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997.2 -- Can I change the oil filter without draining the oil?

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YOUR RESEARCH997.2 -- Can I change the oil filter without draining the oil?

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Replace oil in my '09 c2s

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About a week ago I changed the oil in my '09 C2S.
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997.2 -- Can I change the oil filter without draining the oil?

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Replace filter at the same time

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I intended to change the filter at the same time, but discovered that I had the wrong filters, the paper filters that are used on 996 models.
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Use on 996 models

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I intended to change the filter at the same time, but discovered that I had the wrong filters, the paper filters that are used on 996 models.
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997.2 -- Can I change the oil filter without draining the oil?

Replace filter at the same time

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Suggestion · Original poster
I intended to change the filter at the same time, but discovered that I had the wrong filters, the paper filters that are used on 996 models.
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997.2 -- Can I change the oil filter without draining the oil?

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Replace filter at the same time

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Suggestion · Original poster
I intended to change the filter at the same time, but discovered that I had the wrong filters, the paper filters that are used on 996 models.
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997.2 -- Can I change the oil filter without draining the oil?

Replace oil in my '09 c2s

No successful repair reported for this finding.

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Reported fixes: 0
Unsuccessful attempts: 1
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Discussions that performed work without a confirmed outcome: 1

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster
About a week ago I changed the oil in my '09 C2S.
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997.2 -- Can I change the oil filter without draining the oil?

Use on 996 models

No successful repair reported for this finding.

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Reported fixes: 0
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Discussions that performed work without a confirmed outcome: 1

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I intended to change the filter at the same time, but discovered that I had the wrong filters, the paper filters that are used on 996 models.
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997.2 -- Can I change the oil filter without draining the oil?

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

About a week ago I changed the oil in my '09 C2S. I intended to change the filter at the same time, but discovered that I had the wrong filters, the paper filters that are used on 996 models. On the 997s the filter is on top of the engine in a plastic container. Can I take the top off this container without spilling oil all over the top of the engine?

POST 2Original post

Yes. You can change the filter without making a mess, although placing some paper towels strategically is helpful as this video shows: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8RV4qRHJVg

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