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YOUR RESEARCHOil leak pic and question
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Replace oil
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Read evidence and context
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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster
So I changed the oil on my 2003 996 and the oil changing station service guy tells me that the alum oil plug is stripped and that they won't be able to apply the recommended torque.
Leading evidence: 'Replace oil' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, The most frequently discussed action is 'Check oil frequently till you can' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.
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Suggestion
Check the oil frequently till you can change the plug.
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I trust nobody when it comes to any of my cars, including dealerships.....or I shoud say I trust VERY few, and even then, if I can, I check their work!!
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Suggestion · Original poster
Question I have is do you know how I can get this replacement part without having a Dealer/Mechanic tell me that they need to inspect because it could be something else $$$
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Suggestion · Original poster
So I changed the oil on my 2003 996 and the oil changing station service guy tells me that the alum oil plug is stripped and that they won't be able to apply the recommended torque.
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Suggestion
I trust nobody when it comes to any of my cars, including dealerships.....or I shoud say I trust VERY few, and even then, if I can, I check their work!!
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Suggestion · Original poster
Question I have is do you know how I can get this replacement part without having a Dealer/Mechanic tell me that they need to inspect because it could be something else $$$
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Suggestion · Original poster
So I changed the oil on my 2003 996 and the oil changing station service guy tells me that the alum oil plug is stripped and that they won't be able to apply the recommended torque.
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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster
So I changed the oil on my 2003 996 and the oil changing station service guy tells me that the alum oil plug is stripped and that they won't be able to apply the recommended torque.
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Suggestion · Original poster
So I changed the oil on my 2003 996 and the oil changing station service guy tells me that the alum oil plug is stripped and that they won't be able to apply the recommended torque.
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Heya guys, thanks in advance if you can help.
So I changed the oil on my 2003 996 and the oil changing station service guy tells me that the alum oil plug is stripped and that they won't be able to apply the recommended torque. Sure as s... I get a slow leak. Question I have is do you know how I can get this replacement part without having a Dealer/Mechanic tell me that they need to inspect because it could be something else $$$
Thanks in advance
Just order the part from Suncoast or pick it up from your local dealer. Be sure to use the crush washer. Buy yourself a new oil catch can and you should be able to reuse the oil if it's new.
that oil looks dirty, what are you running...
stripped plug, or stipped pan (big differance) - if your pan is stripped and you get a new plug, remove the oil and then find out, you might not be able to get the plug to stay in as good as it is right now....
so- "oil changing station service guy"
WTF is that? Jiffy Lube?? PLease tell me you are not taking it to one of those places
"PLease tell me you are not taking it to one of those places"
I could'nt agree more!! I trust nobody when it comes to any of my cars, including dealerships.....or I shoud say I trust VERY few, and even then, if I can, I check their work!!
I cant imagine letting a minimum wage, minimum experience "tech" touching my p-car even to add air to the tire, let alone use any sort of a tool and do work of ANY type
Hopefully it is the plug and not the pan. If it was me I would go to LN Engineering and order a magnetic drain plug rather than the OEM plug. If it is the pan it is more work but still an easy DIY.
