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I used to do my Audi/BMW oil changes and never done Oil changes on Porsches I have owned.
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After my disheartening call to the dealer to get a quote for an oil change yesterday, I decided I was going to do it myself.
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I took some video while I changed my oil sunday. I thought people would like to see it - especially those on the fence about tackling some of these simple DIY projects.
I even show how to open up the filter and look for metal bits!
Sorry if the editing is a little jumpy - I had to trim out anything that wasn't important to get it to fit the YouTube 10 minute limit.
what was the real time spent?
minus beer breaks of course
how many miles on that oil, looked pretty black.
Alos NICE to have a lift and BIG drain bucket, this is just as easy on the garage floor, but w/o the big catch bin can make a bit of a mess.
Nice work. One of the easiest thing you can do on these cars.
Total cost:
10 liters (will probably only need 8.5-9) at $5-7/ea...$50-70
1 filter $10-15
**if you don't have the filter removal tool you need to buy one as a one time nvestment**
Oil FIlter Cover removal tool $10-40 (generic to OEM)
I spent about an hour on it. I let it drain for 30 minutes or so - that's when I drank the beer.
A lot of miles on that oil - about 8,000.
Glad you guys like it!
I think I'll change the spark plugs some time this winter - they've been in for 35k miles. If/when I do, I'll make a video about that, too.
There just isn't enough data on the importance of the beer. There is a symbiotic relationship we share when we upgrade the fluids in the car and the fluids in our body.
You don't even need to do that. Most garages have a lip that is raised from the driveway. If you have a garage, just back the car out until the rear wheels are about 2" from the lip. The driveway will be lower than the garage floor which will give you enough room to remove the drain plug and remove the oil filter canister.
If that doesn't work, get a couple of 2" X 10" and drive the rear wheels on them to elevate the car a little.
FYI, if anyone is interested, Purolator Porsche oil filter is made in Germany, not China. I have been using this filter for a couple of years. It looks just like the original Porsche filter with the same markings. Very easy to get at my parts, and runs about $10.
[QUOTE=Van;8079102]I spent about an hour on it. I let it drain for 30 minutes or so - that's when I drank the beer.
A lot of miles on that oil - about 8,000.
Glad you guys like it!
I think I'll change the spark plugs some time this winter - they've been in for 35k miles. If/when I do, I'll make a video about that, too.[
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Will be waiting for this vid.... I need to do mine and Ive never done one yet.... Looks easy though
Thanks for making this video! After my disheartening call to the dealer to get a quote for an oil change yesterday, I decided I was going to do it myself. Having a lift would probably make this easier, but I'll probably just park her rear over my driveway and hope for the best, lol.
Kristy
Hey Van-
I just bought my first Porsche, an '02 Carrera Coupe, and plan to do the oil changes myself. Your video is a huge help. Thanks for putting the time into making and posting it. Most appreciated.
-Mawgie
p.s. If you are ever in greater Syracuse, and are interested, I'd like to buy you a microbrew and talk some Porsche. I am a regular at the Blue Tusk in Armory Square.
Great job with this video. I also watched some of your other you tube 996 videos, and I'm grateful for your clear and easy to follow presentations. I will get my new to me 2003 C2 in 3 days so I've been researching DIY maintenance. I like to do my own work if possible. thanks
