I also like to live dangerously: 2006 Porsche Turbo S

[LincolnLovin]

I’ve now sorted the air filters, last thing on the list is the cabin filter. I’ve not done the sparks yet but I don’t see the need just yet as they’ve been done in the past.

[Cryssys]

LincolnLovin said:

Yup the sprays were only ever a temp solution till I can figure out what’s next.

This is the aftermath of the oil change, I’ve put down some swarfega driveway cleaner after taking this photo:



Not had a chance to look at the results yet though due to the weather.

Oops. That drive looked pretty new. You're going to get some grief for that. Good luck with the clean up.

[ConnectionError]

And your wallet

[TEKNOPUG]

ConnectionError said:

And your wallet

Maybe 19mpg. Maybe.

[LincolnLovin]

It should do better than that. I got 27 mpg on the trip back from Stourbridge.

[TEKNOPUG]

LincolnLovin said:

It should do better than that. I got 27 mpg on the trip back from Stourbridge.

Did you drive at a constant 49mph all the way? Downhill?

[Alex Z]

It would probably be cheaper to fly there and buy a different Cayenne when you get there.

Good luck

[LincolnLovin]

TEKNOPUG said:

LincolnLovin said:

It should do better than that. I got 27 mpg on the trip back from Stourbridge.

Did you drive at a constant 49mph all the way? Downhill?

Mid 60s most of the way.

[LincolnLovin]

I’m tempted to order some spark plugs and a set of coil packs ahead of that long trip. The coil packs tend to crack due to age so seems sensible to replace them when doing the sparks.

[TEKNOPUG]

LincolnLovin said:

TEKNOPUG said:

LincolnLovin said:

It should do better than that. I got 27 mpg on the trip back from Stourbridge.

Did you drive at a constant 49mph all the way? Downhill?

Mid 60s most of the way.

That's no life

[ChocolateFrog]

LincolnLovin said:

So annoyed at myself, service parts came early and the weather is looking damp for the rest of the week so cracked on when the oil change.

The oil was hot and so the viscosity flow rate was too much for my drain pan, cue oil all over the place. I grabbed some sharp sand from the lots playground but I’m now worried about it having contaminated something. (It was quite windy)

There’s currently 6 litres of fresh oil in the car, I’m very tempted to order a fresh filter and oil, drain what’s in there to remove any chance of contamination.

I've also done that using a cheapo Halfords drain pan.

It's a mistake you only make once. I've since bought a very over spec one that could probably drain a tank. Can't remember the brand but it's made in USA which still counts for something when buying tools or so I've found.

Will no doubt see me out.

[LincolnLovin]

Mmmm I think I need to do the same. Bonus points that the drain pan can thing leaked in the boot on the way to the tip!

I disposed of it.

[Court_S]

LincolnLovin said:

Mmmm I think I need to do the same. Bonus points that the drain pan can thing leaked in the boot on the way to the tip!

I disposed of it.

That’s annoying.

I put a bit of manky old carpet under my drain pain just in case.

[TEKNOPUG]

Always find the drain pans more trouble than they are worth. I use a big washing up bowl and empty the oil back into old oil cans for disposal.

[LincolnLovin]

Yup I've come to the same realization, changed out the cabin filter today. Luckily I was able to repalce it without embarrassing myself!

[TEKNOPUG]

Have you cleared the drain holes yet? I had to suck 5l of water out the floor insulation. You wouldn't no there was an issue until it becomes saturated and soaks through the carpet.

[LincolnLovin]

I need to get access to the sun roof, currently it doesn’t open. The weather has been a bit suspect to open it manually.

[TEKNOPUG]

The drain pipes are in the footwells. They block at the bottom and then the water backs up and leaks into the car through the roof.

[youngsyr]

TEKNOPUG said:

The drain pipes are in the footwells. They block at the bottom and then the water backs up and leaks into the car through the roof.

Be very careful if you intend to use compressed air to unblock the drain pipes. I would say avoid that method if at all possible. The pipes sit inside rubber grommets that plug into the body work and drain outside.

If you dislodge one of the pipes from that grommet the water will drain inside the car and they are a PITA to get back in.

[TEKNOPUG]

youngsyr said:

TEKNOPUG said:

The drain pipes are in the footwells. They block at the bottom and then the water backs up and leaks into the car through the roof.

Be very careful if you intend to use compressed air to unblock the drain pipes. I would say avoid that method if at all possible. The pipes sit inside rubber grommets that plug into the body work and drain outside.

If you dislodge one of the pipes from that grommet the water will drain inside the car and they are a PITA to get back in.

The drain pipes block at the bottom where the plugs are pinched. You literally have to pull them out from the rubber grommets in the body work to unblock them. Cut the pinches off the bottom to stop them blocking again. They are tricky to get back in at first but just use to screwdriver or similar to push the grommet through and then pull it back to seal. There it no alternative.

If the are properly blocked, pour hot water and soap solution down the sunroof drain holes to help clear. Use a small screwdriver to unblock the drain plugs. Should be a stream of muddy/sandy slurry. Have a towel ready. Once you've squeezed all the crud out, pour a little fresh water down the drain holes to confirm they are now clear.