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Old 03-28-2010, 07:45 AM   #1
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1st Oil change

Hi All, entering into my 2nd year of Porsche ownership and plan to do my first oil change next weekend (Got raped for $275 at the Dealership last year and they over filled). I have a 2000 Boxster S with 36,000 km and ready to take it out of storage. Thanks to this forum i'm perpared for the oil change but have a question about the oil filter.

Should I stick with the porshe oil filter or the NAPA (NGF 7211 Oil Filter (Gold))


Any advice is appreciated



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Old 03-28-2010, 08:58 AM   #2
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Yes, use the NAPA filter, better made than the OEM units. And next year, change your oil before you put the car up for storage.............
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Old 03-28-2010, 09:23 AM   #3
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Thanks JFP. Yea debated this on the forum before strorage, the consesus seemed to be to change it after storage.
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JFP knows his stuff. Always change it before storing.
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Old 03-28-2010, 10:14 AM   #5
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Oil Change BEFORE Storage!

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Old 03-28-2010, 11:12 AM   #6
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after storage???

I changed my oil just before storage (December). Is it also recommended to change the oil when you take it out of storage?

Got the Boxster out of storage today - she fired up nice, first time in 3 months.

Forgot what a pleasure the car is!

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