find yourself a good indy, will save you a ton of money in the long run

Fortunately, at the dealers I've used, and I've used a number of them over the years: Merriam KS, Springfield MO, Wichita KS, Oklahoma City OK and in CA Sacramento, Fresno, Santa Clara, Fremont, Burlingame, Walnut Creek, and Livermore, the techs steer me away from unnecessary work/repairs.


Even if one suggested something that is no reason to have it done without some discussion to understand the necessity and the options or alternatives.

Myself and most of my other PCA friends do also skip them.

I used 0w40 and recently switched to 5w40 and the car is quieter at idle, the "marbles in the crankcase" sound is a lot quieter.


Only a cup or so drains from the turbos, it's pointless. Just drain tank and crank.

no porsche dealership drains the turbos either. ever.

Interestingly enough, I recently took my newly acquired 996TT to the local dealership for an oil change for the same reasons as the OP. I have been doing oil changes myself on my 87, but just didn't have the time right now. As the tech was working on the car I walked over to ask if he planned to drain the turbos, and he replied only if it was easy to undo the plugs. As the car had been serviced at another dealership regularly since new, they did loosen easily, and now next time I do it myself, I plan on draining the turbos. FWIW

can't say as i blame you. i don't feel an overwhelming need to keep a .5 litre or whatever it is of old oil circulating. but it isn't gonna matter. dealers? call em lazy, but none of em do it. we are different, though i myself no longer drain them. the first and last time i did, i got cavitation sounds which annoyed me to no end.

never again. but i change the oil often.

If anyone has the link to the DIY for future oil changes I would greatly appreciate it. I took it in since the dealer looked over the entire car since it is new to me. Hopefully moving forward I will just do it myself since I feel better doing my own maintenance.

I'm lousy with computers or would put up link, but found two good diys with search fast. Someone will hook you up its easy.

It's about 0.1L both sized combined, literally nothing comes out don't waste your time.

spent more time answering you, than i ever have draining turbos.

just buy this....

http://www.ecstuning.com/Porsche-200...ice/ES2561430/

and do it yourself. easy peasy

I enjoy buying from ECS but shipping to the west coast kills me. It adds 30% to the cost of the product.

I'm lucky close by and shipping is cheap and fast.

I drink the P-car Kool-aid and only run M1 0W-40 (per Porsche reqts) and change every 5,000 miles. I am also quite aggressive driving and feel it is cheap insurance.

Please do a search, there are many many threads on oil changing these cars. It is easy.


That's a nice kit, will be ordering next time. Reasonable price, M1 0W-40, and no running around looking for the best oil deal. Thanks for sharing.