New owner of 996 c2 - trip to Halfords

New owner of 996 c2 - trip to Halfords

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Chunk49

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353 posts

149 months

Friday 27th March 2015
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Hi All

Will do a separate post at some point with pics of my pride and joy and asking about the various minor bits and bobs that the pre purchase insepction identified and which garage (am London based) to get them fixed in and what price to expect to pay, but for now, a more urgent (time-wise query):

Quidco currently doing 25% cash back on in-store purchases at Halfords. I will be going there tomorrow to buy a sat nav and take advatnage of the cash back.

I also need some oil, so what oil should I buy?

Are there any other items that you can think of that I might need over say the next 12 months? If so, I will buy them tomorrow to take advantage of the cash back.

The PPI said that the side lights are not working, the front right full beam isn't working and the bonnet light (which light is this? the rear brake light on the spoiler or a light inside the bonnet?) - would Halfords be able to supply and fit new bulbs while I'm there?

Many thanks!



Edited by Chunk49 on Friday 27th March 10:42

Trev450

6,314 posts

171 months

Friday 27th March 2015
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Congrats on the purchase.

Porsche recommend Mobil 1 0W/40. I personally use 5W/40 as I would like to think it offers a bit more protection to engines that have done a few miles.

Assuming your lighting faults are just bulbs, I'm sure Halfords will be able to accomodate you.

Edited by Trev450 on Friday 27th March 11:58

Orangecurry

7,397 posts

205 months

Friday 27th March 2015
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Congrats x2

I would be looking at the fusebox before giving Halfords any money.

I'd also source my oil from Opie, and as above would go 5W40.

Good luck!

Chunk49

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353 posts

149 months

Friday 27th March 2015
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Thanks a lot chaps. Yes a 6 year ambition finally fulfilled. The car feels like nothing else.

Will be starting a thread soon asking for advice on the various bits and bobs which need sorting.

Chunk49

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353 posts

149 months

Friday 27th March 2015
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http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-805-mobil-super-3000-x...

Is this the oil you buy?

The seller I bought it form was using Castrol (he gave me the bottle which had a tiny bit left in it). It seems from the Opie website that Mobil is cheaper than Castrol? I know there is not necessarily always a correlation between price and quality though.


Trev450

6,314 posts

171 months

Friday 27th March 2015
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No, that's the wrong stuff. biggrin

You want either this: http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-68959-mobil-1-0w-40-ne...

Or if you want thicker oil, this: http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-984-fuchs-titan-supers...

Chunk49

Original Poster:

353 posts

149 months

Friday 27th March 2015
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thanks! EDIT - the Mobil 1 oil linked is 0W not 5W?

Trev450

6,314 posts

171 months

Friday 27th March 2015
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Mobil 1 is not available in 5w/40 hence my other suggestion.

corvettedave

274 posts

156 months

Friday 27th March 2015
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millers nano drive 15w50, if u truly care for your engine

Chunk49

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353 posts

149 months

Saturday 28th March 2015
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So within this small thread so far, we have viscosities ranging from 0w-40 to 15w-50 and from about £7 a litre (the Fuchs Titan stuff) to twice that at £15 a litre for the Millers nano tech stuff.

Is there a prevailing view!? Having done some googling it seems that people on 911UK forum seem to like the Millers stuff 10w-50 or 10w-60 and apparently Hartech also recommend the Millers stuff

As an aside (apologies in advance for the lack of knowledge!) - when I get the new oil, do I need to remove the current oil first or can I simply to just pour the new oil in on top of the current oil?

Jibaro

210 posts

180 months

Saturday 28th March 2015
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Halfords will be able to sort your sidelight and headlight bulbs and fit them too if you want, but I don't think they sell your luggage compartment light if that is the boot light referred to. Mine wasn't working so I took it out to check the details and see if halfords had one, they didn't but I could find them online. But my old bulb looked fine to me and I put it back in and it started working, so maybe have a fiddle with the bulb & see if it looks blown. Oil top ups are just that, don't overfill though. The "right" oil is discussed online a lot, there are varying opinions on this, stick with what you think is in it for top ups.

Trev450

6,314 posts

171 months

Saturday 28th March 2015
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I use Millers Nanotech as it is preported to reduce friction which can only be a good thing.

I personally would do a complete oil and filter change and you know where you are then.

Jibaro

210 posts

180 months

Saturday 28th March 2015
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...also, while you are in Halfords, get yourself a Farecla clay mitt, best thing for sale in the whole shop smile

Chunk49

Original Poster:

353 posts

149 months

Saturday 28th March 2015
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Trev450 said:
I use Millers Nanotech as it is preported to reduce friction which can only be a good thing.

I personally would do a complete oil and filter change and you know where you are then.
I think that sounds like a good plan. What indi would you recommend I used? Am based in London.

tr7v8

7,185 posts

227 months

Saturday 28th March 2015
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corvettedave said:
millers nano drive 15w50, if u truly care for your engine
This I run Comma Motorsport 5W/50 in the Boxster, various places sell a 5W/50 oil but not Halfords.

corvettedave

274 posts

156 months

Saturday 28th March 2015
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have to be careful here, just cos its the same grade, doesn't make it the same oil, the millers nano drive does -

"Cutting friction within the engine will reduce wear on engine parts and the heat generated, as well as giving drivers more power at the wheels. This is done using clever nanoparticles which act like millions of ball bearings, together with ingredients that smooth out the surface roughness of the metal engine parts."

that's where the money is