Spring Oil Change
 

THis is how my Magnetic plug looked...pretty happy

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/t...psmzxhug2i.jpg

You shouldn't be happy, that should be standard on all 986/996.
So FY Ferdinand Porsche who give us nightmares about IMS.....;)

if you still have the oil, send a sample to your local CAT dealer for analysis

I do ....but
 

The oil pan it ran into has been used for everything...one of those that traps the oil and you pour it out....no telling what is in the crevices and bottom. I need to actually find a new oil pan....this one almost runs over as the oil is draining from my Boxster

Pdwight, can you please give us the part number for the magnetic drain plug?
Thanks!

Magnetic Drain Plug:Suncoast Porsche Parts & Accessories

or and

http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/ksearch/PEL_search_2014.cgi?command=show_part_page&please_ wait=N&SUPERCAT_FLAG=Y&make=POR&model=1048&section =ENGOIL&page=1&bookmark=4&part_number=900-219-009-30-M835

Thank you sir!

Cheap early warning system :cheers:

Yes, makes totally sense. Will order one and install at my next oil change.

Isn't that a metal flake at 9 o'clock?

Ha, ha. Made you look. :p

All these will fit:


Magnetic Oil Drain Sump Plug M18 x 1 5 18mm 1 5 M18X1 5 18mm x 1 5 PSR1492 | eBay

Magnetic Oil Drain Sump Plug M18 x 1 5 18mm 1 5 M18X1 5 18mm x 1 5 PSR1491 | eBay

Magnetic Oil Drain Plug Sump Plug BMW K Series M18X1 50 K100 K1000 K1100 K1200 | eBay

And no mention of or questioning oil weight or brand?????

Just do what my dad did when I was a kid. Dig a hole and pour the oil in and it magically vanishes back into the oil reserves.

Looks like a good deal, the L&N magnetic drain plug is a lot more $. Also, I like the hex head rather than a hex key

Sorry
 

This is my 3rd oil change in 2 years, always Mobil 1 European formula

As for the Hex Key it is 8mm and I have never had a problem...19 foot pounds with my torque wrench and no leaks (new washer every time)

I kinda like this one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mishimoto-Magnetic-Oil-Drain-Plug-M18-x-1-5-Black-MMODP-1815B/151660168895?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkpa rms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3 D30987%26meid%3D93db74bcd7014e4abcd3f88498b07763%2 6pid%3D100005%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D3505514051 02&rt=nc


BUt I like the big surface area of the one I am using