OCD Oil Change on the Red Dragon
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Pour them in a large jug with oil, and return them all at the same time.
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Can someone explain the necessity to change oil based on time, rather than usage? I might be overlooking something obvious, like oxidation, but I've never understood that. Thanks in advance.
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The ability to use the screw on type filters expands your options to use very high quality filtering elements that are far superior to the paper stock filter.
The choice of Castrol was on the recommendation of LNE. I used to have all the various oil attributes memorized but I lose that stuff I am not constantly thinking about it. Bottom line, Mobil 1 Euro blend is a pretty pathetic oil for our engines (it does, however, meet all requirements). 15W-50 actually has better attributes and is cheaper.
Motul 300V is probably the best oil you can use but it is very expensive and I have found it difficult to come by. But if you race a lot, its the only way to go.
Jason
The choice of Castrol was on the recommendation of LNE. I used to have all the various oil attributes memorized but I lose that stuff I am not constantly thinking about it. Bottom line, Mobil 1 Euro blend is a pretty pathetic oil for our engines (it does, however, meet all requirements). 15W-50 actually has better attributes and is cheaper.
Motul 300V is probably the best oil you can use but it is very expensive and I have found it difficult to come by. But if you race a lot, its the only way to go.
Jason
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DIY Oil Change
1. Where can you get the low-profile jacks? Where is a good place to get tools for working on cars?
2. The O-ring seal on the LN adaptor- does that need to be replaced and at what frequency?
Thanks,
Jim
2. The O-ring seal on the LN adaptor- does that need to be replaced and at what frequency?
Thanks,
Jim
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I will probably change the o-ring every time I change my oil.
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I'm very new to the Porsche world and have been a long time BMW M owner. I plan on getting my 997 soon and this write is just excellent. It will definately save you on labor from the dealership. Thanks again!
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Great write up! Thank for taking the time to post your DIY.
I noticed you used a hex bit socket for the drain plug. + rep point for using the right tool...so many grab what they have at home...an allen wrench, a torx bit, etc. The drain plugs are aluminum and very soft and strip easily. Many switch to stainless steel or magnetic/stainless replacements, but for those who don't be careful and do the job right and use the right bit. I have had the misfortune of working on cars where the previous mechanics did not follow this rule...
Which more then often required this:
Nice job!
May I add this to the DIY forum?
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...sche-911s.html
I noticed you used a hex bit socket for the drain plug. + rep point for using the right tool...so many grab what they have at home...an allen wrench, a torx bit, etc. The drain plugs are aluminum and very soft and strip easily. Many switch to stainless steel or magnetic/stainless replacements, but for those who don't be careful and do the job right and use the right bit. I have had the misfortune of working on cars where the previous mechanics did not follow this rule...
Which more then often required this:
Nice job!
May I add this to the DIY forum?
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...sche-911s.html
Last edited by bbywu; Aug 7, 2010 at 06:38 PM.
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Great write-up, and something that anyone that can spin a wrench should not be afraid to do. (On the drain plug......any plug that is aluminum I've traditionally used 18ft/lbs and always a new crush washer)
Again, very nice job! (rep pts for sure!)
Again, very nice job! (rep pts for sure!)