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YOUR RESEARCHChanged my oil last night...how easy!
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Since I hadn't started the engine yet when I checked the level the 8.5 seemed sufficient.
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I used M1 0w-40 (yeah I know there's question over whether this is the best choice or not - but that's what my PO used) and will check the level again this morning to make sure it has the sufficient amount.
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I'm using the fancy plug as an excuse to procrastinate for a couple of weeks for my second DIY oil change (in the first one I did, I installed the spin-on oil filter...
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But once it ran I noticed it was only on the second bar of the electronic indicator.
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I used M1 0w-40 (yeah I know there's question over whether this is the best choice or not - but that's what my PO used) and will check the level again this morning to make sure it has the sufficient amount.
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I'm using the fancy plug as an excuse to procrastinate for a couple of weeks for my second DIY oil change (in the first one I did, I installed the spin-on oil filter...
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Oil changes, brake fluid bleeds/flushes, brake pad/rotor changes and filter changes are all items that anyone can do in their garage with a minimal investment in tools.
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Oil changes, brake fluid bleeds/flushes, brake pad/rotor changes and filter changes are all items that anyone can do in their garage with a minimal investment in tools.
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First off, I can't believe a dealer or indy shop will charge over $150 for this service!
This was the first real maintenance I had performed on my car and I decided to do it now before my tech inspection for my upcoming DE. I did have to lift the rear of the car a couple of inches because my oil capture pan was a little too tall.
But aside from that it was pretty straightforward. I used a pair of FRAM oil filter pliers to pull the filter off as my socket I had from my 944 fit but didn't work on removing the filter casing. I honestly think the longest part of the process was filling the engine with the 8.5 quarts of oil. And well cleanup took a little while too.
I used M1 0w-40 (yeah I know there's question over whether this is the best choice or not - but that's what my PO used) and will check the level again this morning to make sure it has the sufficient amount.
Later today, I'll get to use my new Motive bleeder to swap out my brake fluid. Hopefully I'll have a success story when completed with that task as well.
Nice feeling!
I did my second. Less mess than the first (I knew now how fast the oil was going to come out!). It really is easy.
I actually made a quick run to the dealer as the plug was REALLY tight and I wanted them to be the ones to strip it, but they loosened it for me (free, of course).
Next time, however, I am going to replace it with this:
OilPlugLink
Not for the magnet, but for the stronger alloy.
Good job! Oil changes, brake fluid bleeds/flushes, brake pad/rotor changes and filter changes are all items that anyone can do in their garage with a minimal investment in tools. After you do it the first time it is unlikely you will never pay a service department for those service items again.
It is a very easy oil change. I just back mine up so the rear end hangs out of the garage over the lip, allowing me to slide under it. No ramps or jack necessary! I think the most surprising thing for me was how fast the hot oil comes gushing out!
With a new filter it should be 8.75 quarts.
I have this plug and it's very nice. Highly recommend it.
Dennis,
Try pushing up on the plug as you loosen it. You will have good control and can
open it without spilling a drop.
Nice plug but I changed mine with the Porsche STEEL drain plug. The LN is still aluminum, similar to the OEM plug.
I'm not sure what kind of treatment LN put on their drain plug that would make it stronger than standard aluminum but for sure the OEM steel head/bolt would not strip as easily.
Just have to be careful not to strip the threads on the pan when re-installing.
900.219.015.00 SS Drain Plug
You are correct. Since I hadn't started the engine yet when I checked the level the 8.5 seemed sufficient. But once it ran I noticed it was only on the second bar of the electronic indicator. I poured more and now it's only one bar from the top.
No mixing here! All 0w-40 "Mobil Water"
I'm not sure which part was more exciting... the satisfaction of the DIY or all the money that was saved... But, Congrats!
I'm using the fancy plug as an excuse to procrastinate for a couple of weeks for my second DIY oil change (in the first one I did, I installed the spin-on oil filter... what a great idea!)... Isn't there a problem with dissimilar metals and heating, etc.? (Steel and Aluminum)
Thanks!
Rudy
I changed my oil last weekend. As easy as pie! I had to do the extra step of removing and cleaning the x74 skid plate - because some oil dribbled on to it.
I just park by my curb and let the oil drain down onto the street down the street drain. Easy as pie!
j/k There's a large oil catch pan that has the top cut open which lets the oil just gush down into it. Don't use the ones with the small hole in it.
I have a 15 quart pan I picked up at Advance Auto. It does have a small hole but as long as you open the breather plug on the top it won't overflow. I didn't get any splatter either. I've had this thing since I started changing oil on my 944 so I figured it should work just as well and it did.
Only about $10 if I remember correctly.
...yet somehow, I
still
managed to make a huge mess from the splatter. Holy cow, that oil comes out fast! I do <3 the base auto hobby shop and that $4/hour lifts. So worth it
