I'd like to change my own oil and would like to know where I could buy recommended engine oil (i.e. 0W-40) for my Carrera. Any leads? Thank you!

 

try your local walmart...mobile1 0w-40..they seems to be cheaper then anyone else...IMO

 

Most any auto parts store will have M1 in 0-40. As mentioned, Walmart would be less expensive. When it comes to oil Porsche has many "approved" oils, DT40 seems to be coming on strong as well.

 

I've gotten it from Autozone

 

Thanks! Looks like it shouldn't be that hard to find around here.

 

Ok, I've got to ask. Is the Mobil 1 labeled as 0w-40 or is it just 40? O'Reilly's doesn't carry it (0w-40). Looks like it's a trip to the local WalMart.

 

It'll say 0W-40, just 40 is straight weight and should not be used.

 

Thanks for the info FLA!

 

Link to approved oils, there are more current lists but this is a good start:

http://kiyor32.cocolog-nifty.com/gt3...-List-2006.pdf

And a good article:

http://www.lnengineering.com/oil.html

A good oil

http://www.fcpeuro.com/products/5w-4...FQ2znQod_2sAbw

I think I'm going to DT40

 

I ordered it on amazon and it was shipped to the house, no problem and same price as Wal Mart

 

In the Chicago area Advance Auto is having a buy one get one free sale. I use Castrol Syntech/Edge 5w-40 and with the sale it is only about $4.25 per quart.

I stay away from M1 as they have reduced the level of ZDDP in recent years. This is why the boutique oils, like DT40 are becoming more popular.