Normal Oil change or switch to spin on filter - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

BoxsterSteve · 08-20-2014, 01:05 PM

Tony,
I just switched to a spin-on filter using the LN adapter, although it wasn't oil change time. I just pulled the plastic housing and paper filter, installed the adapter and used the oil in the housing to fill the new filter before spinning it on.
Given the finer filtration and the deletion of the bypass mechanism, it really was a no-brainer.

BruceH · 08-21-2014, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by BoxsterSteve

Given the finer filtration and the deletion of the bypass mechanism, it really was a no-brainer.

My adapter and filter are waiting in the garage for a cooler day and some spare time.

BoxsterSteve · 08-21-2014, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BruceH

My adapter and filter are waiting in the garage for a cooler day and some spare time.

Bruce,
It'll take you all of 15 minutes, including opening the beer...
FYI, you will need a 26mm socket to torque it down. The adapter, not the beer.

BruceH · 08-21-2014, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BoxsterSteve

Bruce,
It'll take you all of 15 minutes, including opening the beer...
FYI, you will need a 26mm socket to torque it down. The adapter, not the beer.

I know, I have to go get the socket still and I literally don't have 15 minutes of free time. I am in the middle of ground school for flying a different airplane. I'll get to it soon.