I spent a few hours researching the transmission oil for the '99 before I changed mine. Porsche really went all out on the early five-speed's and the oil is in fact specific to the transmission. It's a shame most dealers will try to sell people the wrong fluid, because they don't stock the 20L drum. Don't trust the parts guy at the dealer!
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Originally Posted by Vidyashankara
Awesome, thanks! Can you explain the potential alignment issues?
The hole will give access only to the drain plug right? I am not sure if i can access the fill plug without remove the tray.
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The plate is part of the suspension system, it acts as a brace between the rear suspension, and when you remove it, you can change the alignment of the car. If you choose to remove it and not drill a hole, use jack stands and not ramps. By taking the weight off the wheels you will reduce the chance of messing up the alignment. When I removed the plate I used stands, and when I had my alignment checked afterward it had not been affected.
