Oil Change - Porsche 911 996

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Oil Change - Porsche 911 996

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Күн бұрын

My first time changing my 911's oil and filter. This job was a lot of fun and pretty simple, even for a newbie like me. Check it! Note: ALWAYS consult a professional before attempting this kind of job if you’re unsure about any parts of it before you begin. I’m not a pro, as my channel name states! I’m learning as I go.
Here are the widgets you'll need:
Motivx Tools 74mm Oil Filter Wrench for Mercedes Benz, VW, Audi, Porsche, Volkswagen, Mazda, and More - Socket Fits 74mm x 14 Flute Housing Caps (Note: The oil filter wrench can be used with either a 3/8" drive ratchet, 27mm or 1-1/16" socket)
www.amazon.com...
Universal for Porsche Polyurethane Jack Pad Frame Protector by TMB (Single) www.amazon.com...
Porsche (97-09) Engine Oil Drain Plug OEM www.amazon.com...
Porsche 900 123 106 30, Engine Oil Drain Plug Gasket www.amazon.com...
Mann-Filter HU 719/5 X Metal-Free Oil Filter www.amazon.com...
FloTool 42003MI Drain Container, 16 quart
www.amazon.com...
RhinoGear 11909ABMI RhinoRamps Vehicle Ramp - Pair (12,000lb. GVW Capacity)
www.amazon.com...
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Пікірлер: 114

@nghitran1433 4 жыл бұрын

have u ever seen a 911 guy replacing the oil for his 911 and fought a bear off using his pocket knife? this man here. lol. legend

@AutoAmateur 4 жыл бұрын

Hahahahahaha. Now THAT would make for a great video. 🤩🙌

@ryanhobbs3362 4 жыл бұрын

Just about the cleanest oil I have ever seen drained from an engine. Wow

@ianoblen8900 Жыл бұрын

No for real

@pimpmafuqa Ай бұрын

What's funny is Porsche recommends only changing your oil once every 2 years or 15,000 miles, and only change the oil filter every 2 years or 30,000 miles. Insanity.

@AutoAmateur 7 жыл бұрын

Hey you guys, I'm sorry for leaving out the links to all of the tools and widgets I used. Like I say, I'm a rank amateur with cars and this also applies to KZfaq. :) I'm adding the details into the blurb the video right now.... Thanks for watching!!! AA

@katzo7 4 жыл бұрын

Jack up front end to level car. Nice vid.

@blacksheep7576 7 жыл бұрын

Great instructional video. The fill capacity specification (after draining the oil for 20 minutes) is 8.5qt without changing the filter or 8.75qt with a filter change. Porsche recommends only changing the filter every other oil change, but personally I'd change it every time to be safe.

@AutoAmateur 7 жыл бұрын

+Black Sheep thanks! Yeah, it was interesting to open up the filter to see what was going on inside the engine. I would do that every time for the sake of $10 and getting peace of mind.

@AutoAmateur 6 жыл бұрын

+Thomas Headley thanks!! Please check out my new 997 oil change video as I get my car ready for winter storage. I’d love to know what you think!

@tedjohnson64 Жыл бұрын

Very impressed that you used the adjective “penultimate”’! I’ve never actually heard someone use that in conversation, only seen it written in literature. Your high school English teacher would be very proud of you!

@alancook6854 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant , well filmed, easy to watch vids. I'm inspired by watching these and may have a go myself. What can go wrong. Love the garage, wish I had that much space, UK garages so much smaller

@AutoAmateur 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan! Check out some of my recent videos to see my new garage! All the best. Cheers! 🇬🇧

@guitarsbeforebras 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip at 5:53 re checking the old filter carefully for any debris indicating engine wear! Another few things I've learned through experience are: 1) Before draining the old oil, run the engine at idle for 90-120 seconds before draining, that'll warm up the oil and help significantly with drainage. 2) For £20/US$30 a magnetic sump plug does a similar job to the above and is easier to inspect. 3) Apply a small amount of fresh oil to the contact sections of the oil filter housing before replacing to improve the o-ring's effectiveness.

@goofypettiger 4 ай бұрын

Good job! I was starting to wonder if your sump was ever going to finish dripping. It was the gift that keeps on giving :D

@AutoAmateur 3 ай бұрын

Hahaha. I know!! It’s like that every time I do oil changes, any kind of 911. I end up making a call and say done.

@iainmcglynn833 5 жыл бұрын

I thought you had that very well organised and I loved seeing it all laid out beforehand. You’d obviously been looking on KZfaq which as well as google are excellent. I wondered if the filter was too tight but you’d looked it up ( my late Dad was a brilliant mechanic and took a little new oil on his finger and rubbed it round the face of the filter housing every time to aid removal I’d tackle that now and yes after a year I’d change it before storage but regardless of the miles It’s so satisfying afterwards I’d do it twice a year Well done 👍

@AutoAmateur 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Iain! Yes, this was my first oil change on any car, ever. I did a lot of Googling and YouTubing to prep ahead of time. It was quite nerve wrecking but so much fun in the end.

@molleymillard6766 4 жыл бұрын

You made an excellent video! While I've been "on cars" for over 45 years, a Porsche (two-syllable word by the way) can seem daunting. You were humble about it, respected your car by letting it sit overnight, and provided all of us a real-life experience. Way to go!! By the way, thanks for the torque setting on the filter housing - easy to crack it!

@AutoAmateur 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Molley! Appreciate it!

@HeidiandFranny 7 жыл бұрын

Great that you showed cutting open the filter element. I always did this on our 987 Boxster and a friends 986 Boxster. I run a magnet through it to catch anything, but with that IMS thing you are looking for super shiny chrome bits which signals the ball in the bearing are disintegrating. If you get super paranoid you can send your oil in to get tested. The IMS is a great thing to get done when you need a clutch. Always keep an eye out for the rear main seal leaking - You'll see that between the engine and transmission mating surface. Nice job! Love the Joakim tune - I've used that one as well ;) You save yourself a couple hundred again! Yea! ...And, you have more info about the health of your engine. Win-Win! Franny

@AutoAmateur 7 жыл бұрын

Heidi and Franny's Garage thanks Franny! I did find a handful of small pieces of black plastic in the oil filter. Does that indicate anything? I just discovered your channel, you have a lot of great content!! Looking forward to watching it all!

@HeidiandFranny 7 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't worry about black. Shiny ones bad. Glad you like our channel. Yea! Franny (and Heidi)

@AutoAmateur 7 жыл бұрын

Heidi and Franny's Garage thanks to you both!

@HeidiandFranny 7 жыл бұрын

Lol. How did you know I was involved? I was typing for Franny. Franny agrees with the Star Trek thing. Also, I (Heidi) like that car colour. Lol. It is the same as our Turbo. Check out your car paint sometime in sunlight with polarised sunglasses. The paint is so gorgeous. Franny was watching another one of your videos. Car mounts. Get the Fat Gecko and you can PM us if you want to chat offline. Heidi

@AutoAmateur 7 жыл бұрын

Heidi and Franny's Garage haha. I have a sixth sense. :-) Fat Gecko - ordered! Thanks for the recommendation!

@mariodesmo 7 жыл бұрын

Great to see folks doing their own maintenance, however there are a few things to consider when changing the oil (from a 911 owner of 35 years): 1 - Lose the watch (or any other jewelry); you don't want to get oil all over your Apple watch, or jewelry for that matter. 2 - Lose the long sleeves, same as above. 3 - Loosen the oil filter assy, then immediately remove the ratchet and removal tool by hand so you don't get oil all over your tools when the oil filter assy breaks free. 4 - Remove the oil filter first, you won't have hot dripping oil draining out of the engine to work around. 5 - Set your ratchet before going under! Make sure it is set properly to either remove or tighten. 6 - Good Luck!

@AutoAmateur 7 жыл бұрын

+mariodesmo thank you for the advice! I appreciate it!

@johnbee7729 3 жыл бұрын

Good job mate. My 1999 996 will be undergoing the same treatment soon

@JohnKaufmann 4 жыл бұрын

Good work bud... Just had our first snow fall.... time for the oil change and storage.

@MotivxTools 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for using our tool and linking to it! Nice to have a torque wrench to know how tight to put the oil filter back on...

@AutoAmateur 5 жыл бұрын

You bet!!! It’s awesome. Thanks!

@johnash826 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video. The easiest car in the world to change the oil and filter. I don't even have to put the car on ramps, so nice and level all the time!

@AutoAmateur 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers John!

@CubanDre 6 жыл бұрын

Wow this is great. Thanks for this. I've got a 996 hopefully it is just as easy!

@AutoAmateur 6 жыл бұрын

Let me know if I you have any questions!! Check out the oil change I did on my 997. I didn’t jack it up or use the Race Ramps. It was even easier. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gdeEZZd-nZu-aaM.html

@thomastom888 6 жыл бұрын

Very good video nicely filmed and very good institutions . Well done

@AutoAmateur 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@billlindsey411 Жыл бұрын

Excellent info; thank you!

@mikec1096 7 жыл бұрын

Good for you. Welcome to the world of taking care of your own problems. Now you can drive by the dealer and wave. Thanks for the video.

@AutoAmateur 7 жыл бұрын

Mike C thank you! I'm forever worried about doing irreparable damage to my car but so far so good! Thanks for watching!

@F80_mik3 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for saving me $396 dollars. 😂

@AutoAmateur 4 жыл бұрын

BEST. COMPLIMENT. EVVVVER!! 🤩🙌👍👍👍

@Ariztid 2 жыл бұрын

I would've made sure that the Race Deck was completely wiped down before beginning the job. You don't want to slip and accidentally knock the car over and have it fall on you and risk getting your shirt dirty. That's how some of the comments are 🙄 Great video btw

@AutoAmateur 2 жыл бұрын

Hahahahah. Thanks!!

@NowellHolmes 3 жыл бұрын

However, thanks for putting in the time to make this. :) cheers!!

@AutoAmateur 3 жыл бұрын

Haha. You're welcome!! Cheers Nowell.

@Noday841 2 жыл бұрын

Great video , it will help a lot of ppl to save few hundreds dollars. Thanks .

@davidkasserra184 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you again. I appreciate all of your help. I am in the situation as you and trying to learn as much as I can. Your videos are great. Maybe you could include links to tools used in the Content section.

@AutoAmateur 7 жыл бұрын

That's a great suggestion, will do! AA

@992turbos8 4 жыл бұрын

I was cringing when you removed the drain bolt 😳 Lefty loosy righty tighty Or Push on - Pull off You would be amazed how meany easy oil changes turn into a major issue. Strip/cross threading the drain bolt ouch

@AutoAmateur 4 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha. Yup. It’s taken a while but I’ve figured out the left-rights. I always find it difficult when I’m upside down. 🤔🙄😆

@Amazingfeet 3 жыл бұрын

me too i thought he was gonna strip it! and the filter i rekon he had it set to 90 ftlb not 19 as it looked extremely tight

@Ryansanders80 5 жыл бұрын

The reason your level is low is because the engine is cold, sounds like when it’s warm it will be perfect

@TheYashio 7 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for sharing!!!

@AutoAmateur 7 жыл бұрын

+Jan Sciegienny thank you!!

@Knunee-1 6 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@AutoAmateur 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@16vr6 7 жыл бұрын

For your own safety make sure wheels are all the way up on ramps! I would raise front of car to level a bit...drains more oil and easier to gauge refill(as you showed). Your "old" oil looked almost new, how much time/miles between changes?

@AutoAmateur 7 жыл бұрын

16vr6 thanks! There had only been 3000 miles since the previous oil change but it had been 12 months and the car had sat in storage for 4 months during the winter. I wanted a fresh fill for the spring.

@Encom0 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video - But put your car fully on the ramps!

@QuintonTV 7 жыл бұрын

Great job man. Easier than you thought it'd be right?

@AutoAmateur 7 жыл бұрын

Quinton TV yeah for sure!!

@stokelym 3 жыл бұрын

Righty tighty, boss! With the sump plug is it better to go a 1/8 turn tighter before backing out to prevent galling or was that just a weird result of the time lapse?

@donkinkong8408 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid man am goin to do it today by ur instructions lol :)

@AutoAmateur 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck! Awesome!!

@donkinkong8408 3 жыл бұрын

Ill bring knife dont worry lol :D

@AutoAmateur 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣👍

@pimpmafuqa Ай бұрын

Should have jacked up the front to level out the vehicle for the oil change.

@AutoAmateur Ай бұрын

Totally. This was my very first oil change.

@alihuseyin5900 3 жыл бұрын

Hi very precise video thank you can you tell me the torc setting for the oil plug

@AutoAmateur 3 жыл бұрын

You should check your owner manual but it should be 37 ft lbs.

@amanite5845 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid! Do you know the size of the "widget" to get the oilfilter housing off?

@AutoAmateur 2 жыл бұрын

You bet! 74mm. You can find it on Amazon.

@davidkasserra184 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike C. Thank you AA. I was meaning to ask about the socket used to remove the oil filter housing. I cannot seem to find the correct one. Link?

@AutoAmateur 7 жыл бұрын

Here you go: Motivx Tools 74mm Oil Filter Wrench for Mercedes Benz, VW, Audi, Porsche, Volkswagen, Mazda, and More - Socket Fits 74mm x 14 Flute Housing Caps www.amazon.com/dp/B014EN4HSO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_SuT4ybXVTZCRM%EF%BB%BF

@davidkasserra184 7 жыл бұрын

Where did you get your oil filter socket wrench? Size? brand? Thanks. Great videos. I wish the weather and my busted wrist would get better up here in the Great White North, so I could get to work on my car.

@AutoAmateur 7 жыл бұрын

David Kasserra thanks again! I'll send you the links to all the parts I used...

@AutoAmateur 7 жыл бұрын

David Kasserra Motivx Tools 74mm Oil Filter Wrench for Mercedes Benz, VW, Audi, Porsche, Volkswagen, Mazda, and More - Socket Fits 74mm x 14 Flute Housing Caps www.amazon.com/dp/B014EN4HSO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_SuT4ybXVTZCRM

@AutoAmateur 7 жыл бұрын

David Kasserra Universal for Porsche Polyurethane Jack Pad Frame Protector by TMB (Single) www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZMMSR7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_3T9Henz44FVSO

@AutoAmateur 7 жыл бұрын

David Kasserra Porsche (97-09) Engine Oil Drain Plug OEM www.amazon.com/dp/B00MB4UAZS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_yT3PoymsNy3TF

@AutoAmateur 7 жыл бұрын

David Kasserra Porsche 900 123 106 30, Engine Oil Drain Plug Gasket www.amazon.com/dp/B00DJ6BCJK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_i4xgn2RoDWYqO

@user-iv7zy4ck3k 8 ай бұрын

Whats the torqur size

@danialhowe9814 2 жыл бұрын

Pr0 mechanic here - 10:00 never EVER do this! Do not use your torque wrenches as a breaker bar or a regular socket. it will ruin your calibration

@AutoAmateur 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Danial! Yes, I have learned that lesson since making this video. Appreciate the comment!

@jeffnelson8965 6 жыл бұрын

Have you had any significant interior leather issues to address? I've got a pretty good rub mark and discoloration on the entry side back of the driver's seat - previous owner probably slid down the seat getting in...researching how to treat

@AutoAmateur 6 жыл бұрын

Hey! I wouldn’t say ‘significant’ but I have had a few marks on my leather seats here and there. I generally follow everything this guy says... not only is he the KZfaq god of car detailing and reconditioning, he drives a vintage 911... Check out this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aqiUkqyisJvdlIk.html

@jeffnelson8965 6 жыл бұрын

seriously...you wear your Apple Watch while doing an oil change ? Big balls!

@AutoAmateur 6 жыл бұрын

You over estimate how much I like my Apple Watch! 🤦🏼‍♂️😆 I’m not a big fan really.

@jeffnelson8965 6 жыл бұрын

Interesting..I've heard that from others. I'm an Apple geek but I've held off on the watch,

@AutoAmateur 6 жыл бұрын

jeff nelson I’m an Apple Uber geek after converting to everything Apple in 2008. iPods, MacBook Pro, iMac, several Apple TVs in the house, every gen of iPhone, etc... love it all... but the Apple Watch doesn’t really do it for me. I bought it from eBay for $150 to try it out, it’s a Gen 1 and was new. Battery dies around 5pm each day, the constant pinging of emails and app notifications is soooo annoying so I put it on ‘do not disturb’ which then defeats the purpose of having it. The only I like about it is the fitness motivation stuff. It reminds me to get up, it tracks movement, steps... etc... but then so does my iPhone.

@jeffnelson8965 6 жыл бұрын

hmmmm...worried I'll be the same way. Just use the fitness. BTW....you'll appreciate this...had my 966 out yesterday and a 997 turbo wells up behind me...sweet blue color with the beige interior. it was nice....already thinking about an upgrade. Must get in your system! Heading to Vail for a vacation and then hope to start blogging when I get back. Thanks for the insights and videos..they help!

@AutoAmateur 6 жыл бұрын

You bet!! Ha. Turbo dreaming. I want one.

@schwinnbiking 2 жыл бұрын

where is the oil indicator?

@AutoAmateur 2 жыл бұрын

There is an old fashioned dip stick in the engine. Then you can use the stalk on the steering wheel column to select the check oil menu.

@schwinnbiking 2 жыл бұрын

@@AutoAmateur yeah found it high tech

@rcwatters 3 жыл бұрын

This is way easier than a 993

@davidkasserra184 7 жыл бұрын

is it okay to change the oil on ramps? I have always wondered.

@mikec1096 7 жыл бұрын

you don't have to have the ramps even on the 996 911. it does however make things easier. The main issue is how much space /clearance do you want to have. I think a little extra space under the rear of the car makes it easier to get at the drain and the oil filter. I have a lower profile jack that i use to raise the back wheel and then I just slide a slab of flat 2-3 inch tall wood under each rear tire. One time I had an issue with 1999 buick that overshot the ramp on one side. I ended up having to jack the car up and refitting the ramp. Not a big deal in the end but it lost my confidence in driving up on ramps. They have a tendency to slide forward or backward when you try to drive up on them. If you watch his video you can see he didn't evne make it all the way up to the flat part of the ramp. Not the best situation. Either way you should chalk /block the front tires/rear tires so that car doesn't roll when on ramps or on the wood slab that I use. You can learn from my mistakes or make your own.

@AutoAmateur 7 жыл бұрын

I agree with Mike C. I was still able to drain all of the oil out of the engine while the car was on the minor incline. I was able to refill the engine with just shy of 9 quarts of oil and it took it the oil measure back up to 1 bar below full (on the instrument cluster's oil measure when you first turn the ignition). I didn't take the car all the way up on the ramps, just enough to get a little more space to work. I used plastic wheel blocks from the same manufacturer in front of the forward wheels to make sure the car didn't roll. I have a low profile jack too but I wasn't 100% sure about where to jack up the car, besides the 4 jack points by each wheel. Ideally I would have put the car up on jack four stands but I haven't attempted that yet.

@ejsgarage 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making the video. I am thinking about buying a 2001 996 & let go my VW Tiguan. The Porsche 911 oil change is a lot easier than changing oil on a Mini Cooper & Fiat 500! When I watched the Mini Cooper & Fiat 500 oil change, I said "Bloody hell no!" Haha the VW Tiguan oil change is easy kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jNyhqLt01a_OaIU.html Anyway thanks bud.

@AutoAmateur 6 жыл бұрын

+Entjik Jeffrie you’re very welcome! Thanks for watching and for commenting! Yes, the 911 oil change on the 996 and 997 models is really easy. Good luck! I say you ditch the VW and get the 911. ☺️

@ejsgarage 6 жыл бұрын

Auto Amateur lol. I will let you know if I end up ditching the VW 😀😂