Looking for oil/filter service instructions for 996tt.

[Macster]

Do my own oil/filter services on my other cars and plan on doing same for Turbo. Firm believer in 5000 mile oil/filter services. Followed this with my 02 Boxster and it's going to roll over the 222K mile mark any day now and on same engine. Want same kind of engine life out of Turbo.

Looked in the DIY section but no oil/filter change instructions.

Anyone know of any someplace else?

Sincerely,

Macster.

[Dock]

From Renntech

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=7075

[T2]

Macster,

I'll be rolling by 225,000 miles on my 2003 X50 this week..............yes original engine, turbos, tranny, clutch. T2 knocks on wood..............

[Macster]

Originally Posted by Dock

From Renntech

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=7075

Is it really necessary to drain oil from turbos? They are part of the pressurized oiling system yes to so oil there is as fresh or as oil as any oil passage in engine, and oil/water cooler.

Seems oiverkill to me. Just thinking out loud.

Oh, does this engine have bypass oil filter like I think 993 engine has?

I do my oil changes at work and do not want to make a mess on factory floor. When the filter housing removed does oil run out and down engine and onto floor?

Apologize for the dumb questions.

Sincerely,

Macster.

[Macster]

Originally Posted by T2

Macster,

I'll be rolling by 225,000 miles on my 2003 X50 this week..............yes original engine, turbos, tranny, clutch. T2 knocks on wood..............

222K miles in a couple of days I think.

Orignal engine, clutch, but have worn out brake light switch, clutch interlock switch, clutch cruise control switch, think the center console switch going bad, along with the e-brake switch.

Driver's side floor mat has hole worn through.

Engine on 3rd AOS. Replaced some O2 sensors, had dealer replace water pump. One converter worn out.

Sincerely,

Macster.

[slant911]

Some think that changing the oil on the turbos is important, but after doing it once and seeing the few tablespoons of oil that comes out I reasoned that to be a waste of time since several quarts will never come out of the system. It's nothing like doing a change on a 993. It's very clean and super simple. Won't make much of a mess at all and no oil will not run down the engine from the oil filter housing. The messiest part is when you pull the plug on the oil tank as that comes out at rocket speed and you generally can't get your hand out of the way fast enough.

[SnP]

You're probably already aware but these engines tend to burn a little oil.

I generally add oil periodically between oil changes.

[Macster]

Originally Posted by slant911

Some think that changing the oil on the turbos is important, but after doing it once and seeing the few tablespoons of oil that comes out I reasoned that to be a waste of time since several quarts will never come out of the system. It's nothing like doing a change on a 993. It's very clean and super simple. Won't make much of a mess at all and no oil will not run down the engine from the oil filter housing. The messiest part is when you pull the plug on the oil tank as that comes out at rocket speed and you generally can't get your hand out of the way fast enough.

turbo oil tank drain washers. Checked with senior tech at local Porsche dealersip and he says he always drains oil from turbo oil collectors.

I'll do it too and see what happens.

Well aware of the speed at which -- almost always -- very hot oil comes gushing out of drain hole. Can't just drop plug cause it will fall into drain hole in drain pan and then oil will overflow. Happened once to me years ago and what a mess.

I use good mechanic's rubber gloves which helps buy me some time before hot oil gets uncomfortable. As soon as I can I drop drain plug on couple of paper towels and then peel off glove.

Sincerely,

Macster.