04-10-2015, 04:23 PM
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First oil change
Ok, I'm doing the first change tonight. I'll jack it up, remove the plug and the filter and drop it back down. Any tips, hints or warnings?
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04-10-2015, 04:30 PM
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That's about it. Don't drop it back down until the job is finished. Also, be sure the engine is warm, to make sure all particulate matter is well disbursed throughout the oil (which means be careful around the hot parts underneath; doesn't have to be super hot, just warm). Then be sure to inspect the oil filter for plastic or metallic bits. Always do that with these cars. One way to inspect the used oil itself is to pour some on a dark paper surface (or any dark item like a plate or whatever) and look for glitters in the sunlight.
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04-10-2015, 04:40 PM
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Shouldn't I level it to drain all the oil?
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04-11-2015, 03:48 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CHRISP357
Shouldn't I level it to drain all the oil?
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Sorry, misunderstood your original post (thought you were putting all 4s uo in the air, as that is how I usually work on mine). Anyway, as Steve siad, yes. drop the rear back down to level until all the oil drains out.
Also as Kram said, get the LN magnetic drain plug, and while you are at it, get the spin on filter adapter from LN too. Not real expensive, and excellent insurance to keep your IMS happy.
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04-11-2015, 05:08 AM
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I guess I'll go buy a set of large Torx today. I hope that's what it is.
I'll order a magnetic plug for the next change but I'm going to keep the factory designed oil filter system. Front motor mount will be next.
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04-11-2015, 03:18 PM
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Ok, I have a number 50 Torx. Hope it's right this time.
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04-10-2015, 05:10 PM
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It sounds like you may be doing what I do on my other cars - jack up one end, set a jack stand or two in case the jack fails, open the drain plug, and then.let it back down to drain. When done, lift it again, change the filter and replace the drain plug. I don't know if my drain pain would fit under the boxster as it is kind of big.A *lot* of oil comes out, and fast. 
Last edited by steved0x; 04-10-2015 at 05:12 PM.
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04-10-2015, 05:26 PM
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My "101 projects for your Boxster" says use an 8mm hex but that sure looks like a Torx or something to me.
Last edited by CHRISP357; 04-10-2015 at 05:38 PM.
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04-10-2015, 05:39 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by linderpat
That's about it. Don't drop it back down until the job is finished. Also, be sure the engine is warm, to make sure all particulate matter is well disbursed throughout the oil (which means be careful around the hot parts underneath; doesn't have to be super hot, just warm). Then be sure to inspect the oil filter for plastic or metallic bits. Always do that with these cars. One way to inspect the used oil itself is to pour some on a dark paper surface (or any dark item like a plate or whatever) and look for glitters in the sunlight.
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Excellent advice! 
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Originally Posted by CHRISP357
My "101 projects for your Boxster" says use an 8mm hex but that sure looks like a Torx to me. |
That is a bit odd. Never seen a torx type drain plug. Did you also get a new crush ring? Another nice thing to have is the magnetic drain plug.
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04-10-2015, 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by KRAM36
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My 99 has a torx drain plug as well.
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04-12-2015, 06:06 AM
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I put a spin on oil filter adapter on only because every knowledgeable Porsche mechanic on this board says to do it. I am far from being knowledgeable on these engines so I'll listen to the pros.
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04-12-2015, 08:07 AM
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Strange thing, my plug had no washer. It's aluminum and it wasn't leaking. I'm going to go get one today before I re-install.
Opinions, aluminum washer or nylon? Why?
Also, how many others have the Torx plug?
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04-12-2015, 08:31 AM
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I had a torx plug on mine and it's a replacement 05 engine. Replaced it with a mag one.
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04-12-2015, 09:07 AM
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I had a torx plug on mine and it's a replacement 05 engine. Replaced it with a mag one.
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Interesting. I wonder if that Torx plug is a clue as to whether or not we have replacement engines? Previous owner won't return my calls and I'm not going to bother him/waste my time anymore.
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04-12-2015, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by CHRISP357
Interesting. I wonder if that Torx plug is a clue as to whether or not we have replacement engines? Previous owner won't return my calls and I'm not going to bother him/waste my time anymore.
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I have the torx plug in my 2004 3.2 and 2003 2.7 motors, they are original motors. Previously to my owning them they had been dealer serviced. May be they've been replaced that way by the dealer with a service. There only seems to be 1 part number in the 986 parts list 987 parts list to 2008 and 996 parts lists.
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04-12-2015, 09:09 AM
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Thanks Kram. I'll hit Carquest this morning so I can finish the job. Hopefully they'll have the right size in stock.
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04-12-2015, 09:15 AM
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I'm sure they will have it, but you'll probably have to buy a multi pack that has several different sizes, at least that's what I ran into trying to get one from a local parts store.
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04-12-2015, 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by KRAM36
I'm sure they will have it, but you'll probably have to buy a multi pack that has several different sizes, at least that's what I ran into trying to get one from a local parts store.
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Well shoot. Not at Carquest or Napa. Guess it's off to the dealer tomorrow and order a bunch from Pelican too. One more day...
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04-12-2015, 05:25 PM
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Well shoot. Not at Carquest or Napa. Guess it's off to the dealer tomorrow and order a bunch from Pelican too. One more day...
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Napa is where I got the multi pack from on my first oil change. Just order like 10 from Pelican, should be right at $6 with shipping.
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