Just wondering if anyone has done a DIY oil and filter change on a '09 or
'10 non-turbo 997.2. There's a great step-by-step DIY oil change thread in the 997 DIY section - https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...-m97-70-a.html - but unless I'm mistaken (and please correct me if I'm wrong), it doesn't apply to a non-turbo DFI motor.

I don't mind changing my own oil and filter, in fact I prefer to do it myself, that way I know it's going to get done right - and I can do it for the price of parts.

Is anyone aware of a DIY oil and filter link posted anywhere else?

Thanks ahead of time...

 

See the next post - OCD Oil Change on the Red Dragon

 

My guess is that the procedures on all Porsche boxer engines are similar. Real easy to find out:

Get under your car and see if you see the filter cover hanging down and drain plug (see my pics in linke above). If so, follow the instructions I provided in the above posted link.

Jason

 

I was thinking about posting a DIY for the 997.2 DFI engine the last time I changed my oil. At least, for the 3.6l that I have. It is a little different than the 997.1 with respect to oil filter placement but otherwise very similar. In fact, I think it is probably easier since the 997.2 DFI engine has the oil filter on top for a little bit more convenient access.

I've been changing my own oil this last year and it's been very painless with this car. If no one posts a DIY for the 2009 and newer year by the time I need to change oil again (approx. 1700 miles), I'll take some pics and write some words.

Now, I ain't promisin' it'll be as awesome as some of the other DIY threads here but I'll do my best!

 

There are some over on Rennlist. Here is a link to one:

http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforum...ight=997.2+oil

 

Mr. Williams, You, sir, are 'da man'!.. that's precisely what I'm looking for.

Thanks much,

(Since I'm not a paid member over at the Rennlist, I can't 'search' - might have to consider changing that.)

 

It is nice to have it up top, the GT1 block has the filter up high as well.

 

That Rennlist write-up is great. Saves me the work to make one! I agree with one of the posters there that it's nice to see guys working on the newer 997.2's.