Oil/Filter change 997c2s... D.I.Y.
Discussion
I just cant get my head round 2 years/20 k miles before the oil is changed on my car.
I have bought the filter/sump washer/oil, and intent doing it my self at 1 year/4.8 k miles.
While I have done oil changes etc on classic cars, the porsche is a whole new ball game (first 911). I have checked with OPC and its ok to do it without it causing warranty issues. So next week I will drain, and let the old oil settle in a clean container the check for any fragments etc!..
Does anyone know where the drain plug is?? Is it on the flat plate at the rear of the engine? I would hate to drain the gear box oil!!! The car is flat on the floor so its tricky to spot, and no mention of it in the hand book. I have found the filter cannister, so pop new (paper!) filter in and re-lube what I assume would be a rubber seal on the cannister and re-fit. Do I torque it or just half a turn from hand tight?
I want to loosen the drain plug a little, then run the car out to warm up the oil and drain while hot..or shall I drain from cold?? The car has been stood for a few weeks so would that be best?? Any thoughts comments/expierience greatly appreciated. Is it fair to say that Porsche bench run the new engines then change the oil before the engine is installed in the car?? I find it astonishing that new cars dont go back anymore for that initial oil/filter change at 500 or 1000 miles. Still fanrastic though that they only want to see a car every two years/20 k miles Thanks 9HH..
I have bought the filter/sump washer/oil, and intent doing it my self at 1 year/4.8 k miles.
While I have done oil changes etc on classic cars, the porsche is a whole new ball game (first 911). I have checked with OPC and its ok to do it without it causing warranty issues. So next week I will drain, and let the old oil settle in a clean container the check for any fragments etc!..
Does anyone know where the drain plug is?? Is it on the flat plate at the rear of the engine? I would hate to drain the gear box oil!!! The car is flat on the floor so its tricky to spot, and no mention of it in the hand book. I have found the filter cannister, so pop new (paper!) filter in and re-lube what I assume would be a rubber seal on the cannister and re-fit. Do I torque it or just half a turn from hand tight?
I want to loosen the drain plug a little, then run the car out to warm up the oil and drain while hot..or shall I drain from cold?? The car has been stood for a few weeks so would that be best?? Any thoughts comments/expierience greatly appreciated. Is it fair to say that Porsche bench run the new engines then change the oil before the engine is installed in the car?? I find it astonishing that new cars dont go back anymore for that initial oil/filter change at 500 or 1000 miles. Still fanrastic though that they only want to see a car every two years/20 k miles Thanks 9HH..
Thanks very much Mike..I have bought a strap wrench today from dare I say it B&Q!
The bloody drain plug is in a recess on the plate you mentioned thats why I couldnt see it (car still on its wheels).
I will mark the canister holding the filter and just nip it up to that point.
I notice your business is in Knutsford, I live in Cheadle. I am going to be on the look out for an air cooled car (more toys) soon, not sure what yet, I need to swat up and learn the ropes a bit first.
I love my 997 its the first Porsche I have owned, I treated myself to a new one on the basis that we are only here once so *od it why not! Thanks again
The bloody drain plug is in a recess on the plate you mentioned thats why I couldnt see it (car still on its wheels).
I will mark the canister holding the filter and just nip it up to that point.
I notice your business is in Knutsford, I live in Cheadle. I am going to be on the look out for an air cooled car (more toys) soon, not sure what yet, I need to swat up and learn the ropes a bit first.
I love my 997 its the first Porsche I have owned, I treated myself to a new one on the basis that we are only here once so *od it why not! Thanks again
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