Here are the only tools needed.. No ramps, done with car on the ground and is the easiest change ever.



Here is the oil filter housing, 36MM socket. Unscrew, change rubber ring on cap, pull out old filter, replace filter and cap.



Here is the drain plug (8MM allen), and crush ring which can be reached from under rear of car (while still on ground)



Here is what you do while it s draining. Make sure you have two low profile pans to catch the oil. Replace plug and I used a new crush ring. Don t think you need to overtighten this.

Mine took 8 quarts to fill to the top line. I started with 7 quarts and it came towards the last bar. Added 1/2 qt at a time and at 8 it looked perfect ( so I know for the next time). Thanks for looking. Mark

 

Awesome post!

 

If you approve , maybe we can move to our DIY section? Thanks

 

Nice. It's good to see that the oil filter is not under the car anymore. Definitely makes things easier and less messy.

 

Mark, how warmed up was the engine/oil when you checked to see if you had filled appropriately. I've tried to do a 'cold' check, and the car refuses to let me saying that the engine has to be warmed before a measurement can be made. Did you drive around the block and then check, let it idle in the garage? Please advise.

PS - The snow mobile is your winter daily driver, eh?

 

Correct, it will not measure the oil until it s at a certain temp... I put 7 qts and took a 3 mile or so ride... Oil temp was still well below 200 when it measured the level...

snowmobile is my FIX during the winter when the 911 is parked.

 

bbywu :

Please confirm the attached image of the Oil Drain Plug is correct. My 997.2 has a 6mm allenhead not a 8mm.

Thanks

 

Thats not it. The oil drain plug is at the location shown by the red arrow in the photo below.

 

Thanks for the image ! Have you ever bought filters from Suncoast in Florida ?

 

Yes, several times. Their service is great and I highly recommend them.

 

When I took delivery of my '12 Turbo which shares the same new 997.2 3.8 block, the two techs that did the PDI mentioned that this new block has a series of baffles/doors in the sump that demand the oil be VERY hot when drained, and to let it drain for at least 30 minutes. You'd be amazed how much additional oil will drain out in comparison to putting the plug bag in after you see a minute drizzle of oil still coming out. Also, you want to check the level when it is equally hot - meaning at full operating oil temperature. When I followed these instructions, the Turbo took 8.14 quarts to be properly filled. The book says 'approximately 7.9 quarts if I recall correctly, and it is just that, 'approximately'. And yes, these are THE easiest oil changes of any car I've owned. Anyone would be crazy to spend what are reported to be hundreds of dollars to have it done at a dealer.

 

The turbo (I believe) has other areas to be drained. Do they not have seperate drains for the turbo too?

Yes I have ordered fron Suncoast, no issues.
Yes wwilliams is correct on the drain plug location.

 

The 997.1 Turbos have two drain locations (engine case and oil tank), but the 997.2 have just one drain - same location as identified in the photos that have been shown.

 

Great Post Mark; I did a 20k oil change, boot and undercarriage inspection while I waited. The cool oil took over 50 mins. to drain. There was a could of ounces in the filter container which I absorbed carefully. Noted during the undercarriage inspection that there are small ducts channeling air to the rear brakes. Beautiful machine !

 

Nice write up.