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..
I think for us "old school" types the oil change intervals do seem far to long. But I guess the quality of oil and the durability/precision of the machined parts means they can do these mileages.
Anyway it's a novelty to see a guy who can afford a 997 still likes to get his hands dirty !! As much as I like to tinker with the old 944 I figured when I win the lotto I'd throw the toolbox away !
Anyway it's a novelty to see a guy who can afford a 997 still likes to get his hands dirty !! As much as I like to tinker with the old 944 I figured when I win the lotto I'd throw the toolbox away !
Drain plug will be at the back on the flat sump pan 8mm allen key socket required..
The oil filter housing will probably require a special tool for removal and then tighten iy up to 25nm of torque..
tighter than your hand can do it...make sure you replace the o-ring...supplied in new oil filter box.
put 6.5L of oil in it and run it up check level with display in instrument cluster...top up to correct level and you are done..
I would drain when red hot but BE CAREFULL !! as it can burn you quite alot.
Mike
sportsandclassic
The oil filter housing will probably require a special tool for removal and then tighten iy up to 25nm of torque..
tighter than your hand can do it...make sure you replace the o-ring...supplied in new oil filter box.
put 6.5L of oil in it and run it up check level with display in instrument cluster...top up to correct level and you are done..
I would drain when red hot but BE CAREFULL !! as it can burn you quite alot.
Mike
sportsandclassic
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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