Apr 26, 2005 6:10:10 PM
- 911Fanatic
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- Loc: Alpharetta, Georgia
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Apr 26, 2005 6:10:10 PM
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Apr 26, 2005 6:58:52 PM
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Apr 26, 2005 9:11:45 PM
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Brian E said:
I just had the oil changed in my 997S at 750 miles. 9 quarts of Mobil 1 0w-40 and a new filter cost $146.00. Its cheap insurance.
Make sure they dont overfill it. Mine was overfilled, even though I told them the manual states 9 quarts with a new filter, they put in 9.5 quarts.
Apr 26, 2005 9:50:53 PM
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PS CA said:Quote:
Brian E said:
I just had the oil changed in my 997S at 750 miles. 9 quarts of Mobil 1 0w-40 and a new filter cost $146.00. Its cheap insurance.
Make sure they dont overfill it. Mine was overfilled, even though I told them the manual states 9 quarts with a new filter, they put in 9.5 quarts.
Actually here is what the manual says about oil capacity:
Engine Oil change quantity without oil filter approx. 8.5 quarts / 8.0 liters
Oil change quantity with oil filter approx. 8.7 quarts / 8.25 liters
Please observe the chapter "ENGINE OIL" on Page 157.
Phil
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Brian E said:
Actually here is what the manual says about oil capacity
Page 244 of my owners manual.
911 Carrera S: Oil change capacity with filter approx. 9 quarts/ 8.5 litres.
Apparently the S model takes approx. .3 qt. more oil than the base model.
Apr 27, 2005 2:01:47 AM
Apr 27, 2005 5:31:25 AM
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69bossnine said:
Excessive oil changes don't hurt, but why?
Apr 27, 2005 12:47:50 PM
Apr 27, 2005 12:48:54 PM
Apr 27, 2005 2:31:03 PM
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964C2 said:
The issue is water condensation in the oil if it sits for long periods of time and only driven infrequently. If that's the case you should change the oil every 6 months, not 2 years!!
Apr 27, 2005 2:37:05 PM
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911Fanatic said:
Thanks for information and opinions. I'll probably change my own oil, always have and actually enjoy doing it. Haven't decided on frequency yet, but will probably error on the side of caution.
Another question re: oil, I've driven about 5K miles so far and have had to add about 1 quart of oil. I know the manual states you will periodically need to do this, does this seem excessive or is this normal? I know it depends on driving style, but I haven't been that aggressive.
Apr 27, 2005 3:06:27 PM
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964C2 said:
The issue is water condensation in the oil if it sits for long periods of time and only driven infrequently. If that's the case you should change the oil every 6 months, not 2 years!!
That's only true if your car is stored in a non-climate-controlled environment.
Apr 27, 2005 3:22:56 PM
Apr 27, 2005 3:41:00 PM
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964C2 said:
Yes, but if you drive the stored car without changing the oil the condensed water from the bottom of the sump, or oil tank will mix with the oil and affect it's lubrication properties....water is not a good lubricant for the bearings!!
Apr 27, 2005 9:58:15 PM
Apr 27, 2005 11:31:38 PM
Apr 28, 2005 12:36:28 AM
Apr 28, 2005 1:35:18 PM
Apr 28, 2005 2:04:17 PM
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The reality is that cars that are driven infrequently and only for short intervals can and do get condensation in their oil
Apr 28, 2005 10:19:15 PM
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69bossnine said:Quote:
As far as the Castrol/Mobil 1 thing, both are fine lubricants. Realize that the "Factory recommended oil" thing is more of a product placement/endorsement for-money type deal, than an actual and physical engineering/development relationship between the engineers and the oil company.
I appreciate that. It was more of a matter of principal. I take the car to the official Porsche dealer and I pay an "official Porsce price", but I don't get the Porsche recommended oil because my dealer is looking to make an extra buck on top of the many extra bucks they've already made.
It pissed me off.
-SB
Apr 29, 2005 2:01:19 PM
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