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#43 · (Edited)
i am getting a bunch of hazet 2169 in stock! 74.4mm

I am gonna sell em for 29.99 each. + shipping... shipping through lower 48 should be 9.50 through usps flat rate box. if i can fit in the box...i will get my first 10 today...

i will post pictures this PM..


thanks
lemon
 
#49 ·
SchnellAuto said:
special socket for the porsche oil filter cover remover.. by a trusted german tool company....not the pepboy's stuff if you can find the special size..




Lemon
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Roger that, and thanks for the pics. Have a family emergency so can't order till I get back, but I want one.
 
#52 ·
bybybmw said:
That is correct, or maybe a local indie can do it.
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Still waiting for Durametric to update their software to include the 981 family. They told me they were working on it but didn't offer a completion date. So I guess my ole Durametric tool (that I used on my departed 997S) will sit idle for a bit longer. :(
 
#53 ·
harrygator said:
Eight quarts is a lot of oil. I assume the oil gets recycled but who takes the old oil these days? Did you need a special container also?
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Here in CA auto parts stores that sell oil are required to accept old oil for recycling. When I buy oil I make it a point to stand out -- in nice way -- so the store staff remember me and when I come back carrying a container of old oil I get directed to the back room and the oil tank with no muss no fuss.

I would have to believe in AZ there are recycling centers where you can take old oll.

When I do the oil changes in my cars I use this drain pan:

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What I then do is after the oil change is over with I pour the oil from this pan into a 5 gallon plastic gasoline "can" until it gets full then I take this to the store to recycle the oil. You have to assure the staff there is no gasoline or anything in the can other than oil. I bought the can new and have used it for oil only.

Now you could just use the drain pan to carry the oil to the store. I have a few times but the 5 gallon plastic gas can is a bit easier to carry. The drain pan I have to lay in the rear trunk of the Boxster and pad it to keep it from moving about.

Couple of caveats using that drain pan: One is be sure the vent is open. Also, do not drop the oil drain plug for it will almost certainly fall and block the drain hole into the pan proper and the oil will over flow the sides of the pan and make a mess.

Use mechanics rubber or latex gloves so you can remove the drain plug without the hot oil burning your hand. (The oil wants to be 170F or hotter when drained.)
 
#55 ·
NickS said:
Great thread. All that's missing is how much oil is needed. A cut and paste of the owners manual or a quote would make it perfect!
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Like this? ;)
 
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Just got done with mine and I would like to add a suggestion that isn't part of this thread.

1.) When draining the oil from the oil pan, unscrew and remove the oil fill cap in the trunk area. Drain all the oil out of the pan (15-20 minutes or until there is ZERO oil drips) and THEN remove the oil filter housing. I did this and there was zero drips when removing the filter housing.

2.) When installing the new oil filter into the housing, fill the housing with oil (pour oil into the center of the oil filter) prior to installing the filter housing back on the engine. It take 1/2 a quart. This will keep oil starvation to a minimum.

3.) My car (981 S) took 9qts. I'm going to double check it in the morning. I've checked it twice and both times I added oil. Since this is my first oil change I was adding a little at a time until it was perfect.
 
#58 ·
NickS said:
Great thread. All that's missing is how much oil is needed. A cut and paste of the owners manual or a quote would make it perfect!
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The fill quantity in the owners manual may not be correct.

The proper way to know the amount is to ask the dealer parts/service department for the proper fill amount. This is based on the car's VIN.

The general steps are to bring the engine up to some min. temp -- 170F is one but this may be different for different models -- and then drain the oil. The new DFI engines have a one hour drain period, or an overnight drain period. Note there is a fill amount for each drain interval.

Put in the specific amount of oil then follow directions to check the oil level. The oil level should be right at the max line, not above, or below. (At least this is what the factory manual has to say about my 996 Turbo's oil level.)

To add oil until the level is assumed right risks the chance of over filling or underfilling the engine with oil due to a malfunctioning electronic oil level sensor.

To dump in some amount of oil does not let you know the electronic oil level sensor is working properly.
 
#59 ·
Rockster said:
The fill quantity in the owners manual may not be correct.

The proper way to know the amount is to ask the dealer parts/service department for the proper fill amount. This is based on the car's VIN.

The general steps are to bring the engine up to some min. temp -- 170F is one but this may be different for different models -- and then drain the oil. The new DFI engines have a one hour drain period, or an overnight drain period. Note there is a fill amount for each drain interval.

Put in the specific amount of oil then follow directions to check the oil level. The oil level should be right at the max line, not above, or below. (At least this is what the factory manual has to say about my 996 Turbo's oil level.)

To add oil until the level is assumed right risks the chance of over filling or underfilling the engine with oil due to a malfunctioning electronic oil level sensor.

To dump in some amount of oil does not let you know the electronic oil level sensor is working properly.
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I'm a bit confused over your comment regarding fill amount & VIN. Are you saying Porsche has various oil sumps by VIN? Model type (ie. 996, 997, 991 981, etc) and motor type (ie. 2.7l, 3.4l, 3.8, 4.0, etc etc) dictate the amount of oil the motor requires. My old 997S 3.8l took between 8 & 9 quarts while my new 981CS 3.4l took a touch below 8 quarts to register the proper 'green bar' setting (ie. one segment below max). I'm also perplexed on your 'drain over night' comment. Granted it takes a bit more time to drain a Porsche air cooled motor. It's been my experience that 1/2 hr. is plenty of time as long as the oil fill cap is removed. If I was to bring my Cayman in to a Porsche dealer for an oil change I know they wouldn't require an overnight stay for oil drain purposes. Where did you hear or read this? :confused::confused:

ps. This thread concerns a 981 not a 996 turbo. Different motors all together.
 
#60 ·
SchnellAuto said:
hi guys as promised....







29.99 + shipping..

Lemon

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Your website is terrible. Where exactly is this listed in the 981 section? I ask because every single category I clicked on says "There are no products matching the selection".

Because of this I bought mine off Amazon. As a Prime member shipping is free but the price is a little more.

I'll pay more for the convenience and ease of ordering.
 
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