Difficulty
Easy
Steps
9
Time Required
01:00:00 - 02:00:00
- Porsche 997.2 Carrera Oil Change 9 steps
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Introduction
This guide will describe the steps involved in performing an oil change on the Porsche 997.2 DFI Engine.
Applicable Models
- 997.2 Carrera / Carrera 4
- 997.2 Carrera S / Carrera 4S
- 997.2 Targa 4 / Targa 4S
- 997.2 GTS
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To ensure all the oil will properly drain, bring the car to operating temperature and then turn off vehicle.
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Water Temp should be around 175 F
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Depending on the oil pan you purchased. Some will fit without raising the vehicle.
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Photo Shows the Location of the Oil Drain Plug
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Using 8mm Allen Socket , loosen the drain plug.
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Allow oil to drain for approximately 30 - 60min
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Using 36mm socket, carefully loosen oil filter housing cap.
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Remove Filter and clean housing with a rag.
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Clean Filter Housing Cap and discard O-Ring
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Install New Oil Filter and Oil Filter Housing O Ring
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Lightly lubricate O-Ring with clean oil
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Conditions for measuring the oil level Vehicle stationary. It is important to ensure that the vehicle is horizontal for correct oil level measurement to occur. Engine must be at operating temperature (at least 140 °F/60 °C). Engine must be idling.
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Add oil in small increments until measurement is shown between normal operating range.
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