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The Penzoil adjustable wrench didn't work. So i purchased one from Napa for $3.99. It worked find even though is says it's 15 flute. I attached a picture of it with this post.
I don't know what other guys use to get under the car. I have a floor jack, but purchased some ramps because I thought it would be easier. The Boxster is so low to begin with even on the ramps it was a pain to get underneath the car. I've always had trucks and lifted vehicles so working underneath was easy and usually didn't require jacking. I could not be on my side under the Boxster so i had to do all the work one handed with my right hand. The exhaust is right by there, so be careful - it's hot.
Like tool pants said 8mm allen key/wrench for the drain plug. I purchased long handle allen key/wrench and I am glad i did because the plug was on tight. The oil filter was also on real tight. It was a pain to remove the drain plug because the oil was hot - i wore gloves, a definite must for this IMO. The oil gushes out real fast at first, it actually splashed off of my catch and a bit on me at first. It took a really long time to completely drain, i'd say about 20 mins.
The oil filter canister was on tight, but wasn't hard to get off, but the oil filter stuck to the car, so when I took the canister off a bunch of oil dripped everywhere. It didn't stick very hard, so i could pull it off, but is was pretty messy.
Putting everything back was easy, and filling was straight forward. I filled it with 8 1/2 quarts, and drove it around the block and let it sit for a bit and checked the stick, it looked good so i didn't add anymore.
Good Luck,
Larez2
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