11-17-2011, 04:05 AM
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DIY Oil change
How many quarts do you guys put in when you do your oil change? I have a deep sump spacer on mine which raises it to 9.5 quarts. I put in 9 quarts it's showing oil is full by the dip stick and the electronic oil gauge.
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11-17-2011, 04:38 AM
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Looks like your good to go. If the dip stick and electronic gauge are at the top mark, your fine. Assume you ran the car to circulate the oil into the void volume in the filter.
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11-17-2011, 07:21 AM
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www.klisstle.com
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9.25 quarts with a stock 2.7.
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11-20-2011, 01:29 PM
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Any suggestions on where to purchase oil filters? And is the crush ring on the drain plug and does that need replacement at each oil change?
Thanks,
Brian
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11-20-2011, 02:46 PM
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I ordered my oil filter (along with other items) at Suncoast Porsche. Crush ring should always be replaced after each oil change.
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11-20-2011, 03:26 PM
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Be sure to cut open your old filter to check for metal and plastic bits.
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11-21-2011, 06:56 AM
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Opposed to Subie Burble
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11-21-2011, 07:00 AM
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Porscheectomy
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Quote:
Originally Posted by san rensho
Be sure to cut open your old filter to check for metal and plastic bits.
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They always have plastic bits.
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11-21-2011, 11:33 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by blue2000s
They always have plastic bits.
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That they do. A few specs is ok, but lots of chunks and I would be worried.
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Current car
2000 Boxster 2.7l red/black
Previous cars
1973 Opel Manta
1969(?) Fiat 850 Convertible
1979 Lancia Beta Coupe
1981 Alfa Romeo GTV 6
1985 Alfa Romeo Graduate
1985 Porsche 944
1989 Porsche 944
1981 Triumph TR7
1989 (?) Alfa Romeo Milano
1993 Saab 9000
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11-21-2011, 03:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by blue2000s
They always have plastic bits.
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Really?? I've never (knock on wood) seen any bits of anything, metal, plastic or otherwise...kinda like it that way. 
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11-21-2011, 04:05 PM
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Porscheectomy
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Frodo
Really?? I've never (knock on wood) seen any bits of anything, metal, plastic or otherwise...kinda like it that way. |
I bet if you really look next time, you'll find little brown pieces of plastic. The chain tensioners are under constant wear.
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11-21-2011, 04:43 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by blue2000s
I bet if you really look next time, you'll find little brown pieces of plastic. The chain tensioners are under constant wear.
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OK, I'll try that...but (!) I've looked pretty closely on previous occasions---even ran my finger over the surfaces, flattening out the pleats in the process. (I don't disagree for a second with your chain tensioner comment.  )
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