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jpc763 · 08-23-2015, 09:46 AM

All,

I have had this car for a little over 1 year. It received a new clutch, IMS and other work 11 months ago so I thought I would do an oil change. The car has 4000 miles since the last oil change. I will be sending samples of the oil to CAT and Blackstone for analysis but I wanted to post a couple of pictures to get some input from the group.

When pulling the LN drain plug, I was a little disappointed to see some what appears to be sludge on the tip. See the pics of the plug and then the substance after rubbing it off.

I also cut into the filter but did not see any metal, it looked pretty good.

What do you guys think?

The car is a 2001 Boxster S, 6 Speed with 67500 miles.

Pictures next.

Thanks, John

08-23-2015, 09:46 AM	#1
jpc763 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Posts: 345	First Oil Change - A couple questions All, I have had this car for a little over 1 year. It received a new clutch, IMS and other work 11 months ago so I thought I would do an oil change. The car has 4000 miles since the last oil change. I will be sending samples of the oil to CAT and Blackstone for analysis but I wanted to post a couple of pictures to get some input from the group. When pulling the LN drain plug, I was a little disappointed to see some what appears to be sludge on the tip. See the pics of the plug and then the substance after rubbing it off. I also cut into the filter but did not see any metal, it looked pretty good. What do you guys think? The car is a 2001 Boxster S, 6 Speed with 67500 miles. Pictures next. Thanks, John __________________ 2001 Boxster S - Midnight Blue Metalic Last edited by jpc763; 08-23-2015 at 11:34 AM.