I just purchased a '00 blk/blk 911 over the weekend. The previous owner told me it would need an oil change in the next thousand miles or so.

Question 1:
Should I go to a porsche dealership to get this done or can I go to any mechanic / jiffy lube etc?

Question 2:
I live in Los Angeles, right outside downtown, does anyone know of any good places where I can get the oil change done?

Thanks in advance.

 

If you don't want to do it yourself (very easy 20 minute job) buy the oil and filter yourself and go to Jiffy Lube and have them change it. They will charge you probably $20 or so. Totatl cost to you is less than $100. Or go to the dealer and get ripped off and have them overfill the crankcase. There is nothing special about an oil change with a Porsche...it's like any other car.

 

where do u get oil change for the lambo next to it?

i'd go to a dealer & do a regular service job & inspection.

 

Nice car!

 

Have somebody do it for $20.

 

Not to high jack this thread but is the tool to remove the filter a necessity.

I plan on changing the oil next week and wanted to if a standard oil filter wrench would work.

 

I forgot what size it is as I have so many sizes for my various vehicles. But, although it is probably not necessary since the filter housing is not on that tight, it would be a good idea to go to Napa or autozone and get one and leave in in the trunk. Sure makes things easier. They are only a few bucks.

A strap wrench will work fine, also.

 

Carbonissiom,

The car should be level when your draining the oil, otherwise you wont drain the crankcase completely, is that 15W50 mobil 1 your using (red cap)? why not 0W40?(black cap).

just curious.






Roy

 

Don't just get an oil change. Get the car inspected for oil leaks, belt, hoses etc. Do the 15k or 30k service including other filters (cabin, air) and replace any fluids that are due (brake). If plugs are 30k mi old, replace.

When I changed my oil, I found an RMS leak. If you go to Jiffy Lube, they wouldn't know. You spent good money on the car so don't put any cheap oil or filters in it. Do spend the money getting a good service.

 

I would forget the plugs if there is no drivability problems. It's easy to do everything you stated above yourself and should be done yourself so you become more familiar with the vehicle. Unless you track the car, leave the brakes and brake fluid alone unless you are experiencing problems.

 

If you don't change the brake fluid 2x a year, your ABS sensor may rust and fail due to the air bubbles in the old brake fluid. Also, your brakes will not be as effective with air trapped inside.

I never skimp on maintenance. If you don't brush and floss, you'll get cavity or root canal. That's how I see it!

 

<<<<If you don't change the brake fluid 2x a year, your ABS sensor may rust and fail due to the air bubbles in the old brake fluid. Also, your brakes will not be as effective with air trapped inside.>>>>

I don't know where you heard that one from, but it is Absurd! You will know well before any substantial amount of air/and/or water gets into your lines before anything of the that sort could possibly happen. Unless you are experiencing braking problems, there is little benefit to changing the fluid more than once every 4 - 5 years or when you change the brakes, whichever comes first.

 

I listed two reasons that you should change your brake fluid. It's also in your service manual. What's so absurd about it? Maybe you don't know why fluids need to be replaced and the eventual outsome when you ignore maintenance???

Your ABS sensor won't fail in 4-5 yr but if you don't flush like you should, you risk having it fail eventually. Similarly, if you don't change oil in 30k mi, your engine won't seize if you just add oil. However, you'll get sludge and build up in engine.

Why would you do that if you put down $$$ on a car. Why would you save $150 to flush brakes as you should? If you can't afford / don't have time for required maintenance, you are better off driving a Toyota.

 

Brake fluid attracts moisture which is the worst enemy for the brake system

Should be changed at least every 2 years or if you experience brake fade under heavy constant braking under extreme conditions

 

Djantlive,

You said twice a year, fluid change, I think you meant once every two years like the manual says ,right? twice a year is absurd...