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Easiest oil change I've ever done.

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I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS ON CHANGING THE OIL FOR THE 997 WITH 3.8 ENGINE.

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Replace than

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Not so, it's an easier change than on my SC.

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Replace yea i have

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As for the 996 oil change, yea I have to agree.

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Easiest oil change I've ever done.

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I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS ON CHANGING THE OIL FOR THE 997 WITH 3.8 ENGINE.

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Replace than

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Not so, it's an easier change than on my SC.

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Replace yea i have

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As for the 996 oil change, yea I have to agree.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS ON CHANGING THE OIL FOR THE 997 WITH 3.8 ENGINE. I KNOW WHERE THE ENGINE OIL PLUG AND FILTER ARE, BUT I HAVE HEARD IT IS NOT A 'NORMAL' PROCESS...

POST 2Original post

Have you tried the Rennlist 997 pages? Here's the 997 forum: http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=113

POST 3Original post

Not so, it's an easier change than on my SC. The oil filter cartridge is very accessable. I would reccomend the oil filter cover socket.

POST 4Original post

Well yea, but he was asking about the 997, not the 996. I'm not sure if the engine's are similar under there or not. As for the 996 oil change, yea I have to agree. Easiest oil change I've ever done. You could do it with all four tires on the ground if you wanted to.

POST 6 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Thanks, After looking through 'PELICAN'S products, it looks like its' as straight forward as you suggest. Other than needing a 50 cent seal washer for the drain plug. I also ordered the filter cover socket. I had worried the 'dry sump' had a separate drain/filter system... Steve

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