First GT2 DIY Oil Change: Impressions

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Jun 25, 2009 | 10:20 AM

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MTheory

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Originally Posted by mdd

Tom (TVERT):
Way too tight on the turbo drain plugs.

Here are the proper torques (from shop manual):
Crankcase - 52 ftlb
Oil Tank - 44 ftlb
Turbo Sumps - 22 ftlb
Filter Housing - 19 ftlb

In additon to the crush washers on each drain plug, there are 2 different O-rings in the filter housing that should be changed.

ColoradoSilver:
Cost for the filter, 4 crush washers and 2 O-rings was $15 last time I ordered from Sunset. 8 quarts of M1 will be about $50. So about $65 total.

Thanks for the info. I purchased my filter at the dealer and it only came with the big O-ring. I'll make sure to order from Sunset next time. BTW, your numbers on costs is about what I spent also.

Jun 25, 2009 | 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by mdd

Thanks for the information. I have a $50.00 off my next service cupon for my Porsche Dealer, so I may go through them for my next change. But in the future I intend on doing it myself. Good to know that it's easy to do and not so costly when you DIY.

Just have to get a good oil catch, or bucket from what I've read about.