did anyone ever get to see pics of v8 oil change

immacul8cs · 09-18-2009, 11:42 AM

I am planning to change the oil in my05 s--if anyone has pics of the location of oil filter and drain plugs that will be great---if not any tips will be appreciated and i will take pics and post for the rest--

i do have a reset tool

regards

993BillW · 09-18-2009, 12:52 PM

The oil filter is the canister type, it's on the bottom/front/left side of the engine. You'll have to remove both sections of the under body panels. As for the drain plugs, there are 2 for the engine, don't have any pics but the main one is pretty much where you would expect it to be, the second is about 9 - 12 in. AFT of the first and up higher in the engine. They're both in the oil pan.

However, there is 1 additional drain plug down there but it's for the front differential or xfer case (don't remember which right now), do NOT drain this one. I think that fluid comes out green from what I've read. It's really not too difficult to figure out when you look at them.

The 2nd (rear) oil drain plug will drop .5 to .75 qt. of oil when you drop it.

Robin 993DX · 09-18-2009, 02:45 PM

What reset tool did you get?

medtech · 09-18-2009, 11:51 PM

Do a search, this was covered recently, or I saw it on Renntech, w/ pics.
PITA removing the covers. After that everything will b staring u in the face.

JohnnyBahamas · 09-22-2009, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by medtech

Do a search, this was covered recently, or I saw it on Renntech, w/ pics.
PITA removing the covers. After that everything will b staring u in the face.

+1 on removing the covers.

Use a adjustable torque portable drill with a phillips and a torx head bit in a quick change chuck.

I used a drill for the first time on my 20k mile change and cut a good 7.5 minutes off the process removing the covers. Much faster than a 1/4" drive socket and a flying wrist.

Apologies but I forget the torx bit size... 25 maybe?

The drain plugs (plural on Mk.1s) are torx head not hex. Hex will strip 'em. Ask me how I know.

993BillW · 09-22-2009, 12:48 PM

I don't think I've spent more than 15 min. removing the lower covers, I just don't think it's that big a deal.

Robin 993DX · 09-22-2009, 01:09 PM

If anyone spends more than 15 minutes to remove the cover then they really should consider having a professional change the oil for them.

JohnnyBahamas · 09-23-2009, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robin 993DX

If anyone spends more than 15 minutes to remove the cover then they really should consider having a professional change the oil for them.

Ouch.

09-18-2009, 11:42 AM	#1
immacul8cs User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 64	did anyone ever get to see pics of v8 oil change I am planning to change the oil in my05 s--if anyone has pics of the location of oil filter and drain plugs that will be great---if not any tips will be appreciated and i will take pics and post for the rest-- i do have a reset tool regards

09-18-2009, 12:52 PM	#2
993BillW Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Near Nashville Posts: 3,241	The oil filter is the canister type, it's on the bottom/front/left side of the engine. You'll have to remove both sections of the under body panels. As for the drain plugs, there are 2 for the engine, don't have any pics but the main one is pretty much where you would expect it to be, the second is about 9 - 12 in. AFT of the first and up higher in the engine. They're both in the oil pan. However, there is 1 additional drain plug down there but it's for the front differential or xfer case (don't remember which right now), do NOT drain this one. I think that fluid comes out green from what I've read. It's really not too difficult to figure out when you look at them. The 2nd (rear) oil drain plug will drop .5 to .75 qt. of oil when you drop it. __________________ Bill '97 993 C2 Coupe, Arena Red/Black '06 Carmon Red Pepper "S" '97 BMW M3/4/5 '97 Arena Red/Gray 993 Cab (sold) '93 968 Coupe (sold)

09-18-2009, 02:45 PM	#3
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09-18-2009, 11:51 PM	#4
medtech Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cali Posts: 1,871	Do a search, this was covered recently, or I saw it on Renntech, w/ pics. PITA removing the covers. After that everything will b staring u in the face. __________________ '06 Cayenne S '05 996 C4S - Sold "Dog is my Co-Pilot."

09-22-2009, 12:48 PM	#6
993BillW Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Near Nashville Posts: 3,241	I don't think I've spent more than 15 min. removing the lower covers, I just don't think it's that big a deal. __________________ Bill '97 993 C2 Coupe, Arena Red/Black '06 Carmon Red Pepper "S" '97 BMW M3/4/5 '97 Arena Red/Gray 993 Cab (sold) '93 968 Coupe (sold)

09-22-2009, 01:09 PM	#7
Robin 993DX Rennlist Lifetime Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Chino hills, CA Posts: 3,476	If anyone spends more than 15 minutes to remove the cover then they really should consider having a professional change the oil for them. __________________ Robin Rennlist Lifetime Member 990415-1116 Rennlist 2nd Member 020204-3360 Rennlist 3rd Member 020215-3380 (Help support Rennlist, you can have more than one membership) 99 996DX4 (No frills Carrera 4 coupe daily beater) 06 Cayenne S Titanium Edition (RED!!!) (Family truckster) 02 Ferrari 360 Spider (Drama queen) 00 BMW 328i (Shop loaner) 96 993DX (2 wheel drive Carrera Coupe) SOLD! http://www.p-car.com