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porschegeorg · 02-02-2007, 03:35 AM

Guys,

I have my Box in winter storage. It will be sitting idle (with battery maintainer) for about 5 months. Before I get her back in operation in the spring, I plan on changing the oil.

Should I warm up the car with the old oil before doing the oil change? Or should I simply drain the old oil while the car is cold. Keep in mind that I change this oil every year (not every 2 years). I'm not sure if the oil need to be warm so that it flows out easier, or if even when cold, it will eventually all flow out.

I really appreciate your thoughts on this.
Thanks
Georg

02-02-2007, 03:35 AM	#1
porschegeorg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: ohio Posts: 149	cold or warm oil change? Guys, I have my Box in winter storage. It will be sitting idle (with battery maintainer) for about 5 months. Before I get her back in operation in the spring, I plan on changing the oil. Should I warm up the car with the old oil before doing the oil change? Or should I simply drain the old oil while the car is cold. Keep in mind that I change this oil every year (not every 2 years). I'm not sure if the oil need to be warm so that it flows out easier, or if even when cold, it will eventually all flow out. I really appreciate your thoughts on this. Thanks Georg __________________ 2003 Boxster Seal Gray/Gray TIP 5000 miles (for some reason I'm proud of this)