DIY Oil Change Porsche 911 Carrera T 991.2 (2017+...)

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Yes, you got it! Highly recommended. Grippy, comfortable and cool looking. ;)

Thanks AC! One day! I checked with my local dealer in UAE, and they only got 5 allocations which they built out themselves. None on order. They only have a yellow one left, which actually looks great but it's got some options that I don't want or missing the ones that I want. Let's see!

And also added Clear front side reflectors, Sullivan Racing Pedals and the front Lid Liner.

Thank you for your kind words! I've had entry and drive in all of my cars for the last 6 or so years, and in the past that was one of my must-have options. BUT for the Carrera T I decided, fully aware of it, to leave it out of my build. Why? First of all, it was a nod of Porsche's of the past, which in a way is what the T is all about. Second, I wanted to be more involved, almost reminded every time I had to get the key out, insert it on the left and started the engine that this car is "special". Finally, with a nice color-matched keyfob, I wanted to actually use the key, and not just keep it in my pocket unseen. I can tell you that I got exactly the options I wanted, and not a single regret. Here's the list of options: GT Silver Black Leather interior with T - Pkg, w/ Red Dev. Stitching 7 SP Manual Transmission Rear Axle Steering (LOVE IT!!!) Front Axle Lift (Great for every day usability) Sport Chrono Heated Multifunction GT Steering Wheel Leather Interior Pkg (Incredible all leather interior with red contrast stitching) Leather Steering Column w/ Dev. Stitching (You see it every time right in front of you!) Shifter Boot w/Deviated Stitching (Homemade. I removed the boot and re-stitched in red thread to match) 4-Way Seats (Lighter and extremely comfortable) Loved the look of the Bucket seats, but not very practical. Bose Lane Change Assist (particularly useful at night) Auto Dim.Mirrors Aluminum look Gas Cap (Useless, but puts a smile on my face every time I fill the tank) LED Headlights w/PDLS+ Tinted Taillights (Looks great with GT Silver) Glass Sunroof (LOVE the look of the all-black roof from the outside. Open or tilt the sunroof and the spoiler goes up another notch, almost like a duck tail) Heated Seats Smoking Package (Adds a little covered lid to the otherwise ugly looking cub hole on the console) Passenger side Net (Hey, it;s free!) Voice Control (Another $0 cost option) Model Designation Delete (Prefer the look of just the Porsche name, with no model name) Vintage 911_T Badges (Like the look of the old badge).

A C I have the same in my GT4 so of course I really like that set up. I would do the same if I ordered a T. I really like the Pepita inserts he put on the seats as well. It brings me back to when I was much younger, my first 911 was a 72’ 911 T . The car brings back good memories so I feel compelled to get one. I would miss my GT4 but I feel I would get more use out of the car and ultimately more enjoyment....

Thank you Stephen! Yes, the T is a great car. How did you like Tor’s Bucket Seats? They look fantastic!

Thank you Jason! I didn't do the filters as they were basically new. If I recall correctly, the car had only 3,000 miles so the filters would have been overkill. Also, to remove the rear bumper to do the filter change I would've needed my assistant (aka son), who was off to college... hahaha.

Here's a DIY post I wrote on Rennlist explaining how to do it in detail: rennlist.com/forums/991/1067158-over-engineering-a-simple-task.html

Thank you! Yes, sometimes the electronic oil gauge goes a little crazy. I once had that exact same thing happened on my Macan GTS.

@Alex C Thanks for the response, I found that ECU needs to be rebooted and problem is fixed!!!!

Have you checked the fuse? Also make sure you didn't leave any rags or tools that could be jammed in the mechanism.

Thanks! Actually I replaced the plug altogether. The plug costs around $5 and comes complete with the gasket.

Good point!

Cool. I love balloons!!

Thank You!!!

I got a full kit from Amazon for under $10. Here's the link: www.amazon.com/CandyHome-Auto-Trim-Removal-Tool/dp/B075YF7XVQ/

Thank you Joel! Love this watch, took it off shortly after starting the video. Good luck with your oil change.

How did it go?

You can try draining it a little bit carefully. That is why is better to start with less oil, then level off the car and top it off little by little as needed.

Double check capacity, my 2012 911 is exactly 5.46 quarts.

That should be about right.

Remember, Glocks are plastic, and they work just as well if not better than most other handgun designs. There is certainly no problem with durability of modern polymers when they are engineered properly.

Yeah, that's not all that they made plastic, plastic coolant pump too. kind of cracks me up when you see the price tag

VW Golf has the same plastic type drain pan with the exact same plastic drain plug. Works ok so far; fingers crossed.

Thank you! You are right, I will definitely do that next time! ;)

Yeah better off, all of that delicate parts and just let the professionals handle it

About $6.95

@Alex C does resetting the reminder require a special tool or can it be done by the owner?

If it was one of the scheduled maintenance intervals, I would suggest to reset it. I normally do an intermediate oil change between "official oil changes" and I don't reset the reminder at that time.

I did not reset the computer. Reason is, I still want the dealer to perform the 10k service (free) when the time comes. I am doing an additional service in between official intervals, so no reset is needed.

You can get it from any Porsche dealership for around $60. The part number is 90155931122 And here is a post I did on Rennlist on how to install it: rennlist.com/forums/991/1067158-over-engineering-a-simple-task.html And congrats on your T!

Yes, I know, but I wanted to do the first oil change after the break-in. Just a little peace of mind for a few bucks... and some fun!

is your car a 991.1 or 991.2, @Edward Szostak?

@John Holz I have a Jack and stands, but seems ramps are easier to use?

Yes, wheel ramps or some other means of raising the rear of the car. (Alex C used 4-inch ramps in this video; I used 2.5-inch ramps (Amazon), and I got 'er done, but 4-inch ramps would clearly have made it easier.) You could probably get the job done with a floor jack, but I'd suggest using jack stands or some solid wood blocking under a suitable support point for safety while removing and re-installing the drain plug.

36mm hex socket. You can see it at 5:25 Cheers!

@Alex C Thanks Alex...will give you/thread feedback when I complete.

There is really not much torque. You will feel it when it locks into place.

FWIW, my dealer charges over $500 for oil change. I spent about $100 on the parts (10 qts oil, filter, gasket, drain plug), used the rest of the savings to buy OBD2 scanner, torque wrench, 36mm filter cap socket, drain-plug tool, ramps, drain pan, wide-mouth funnel and set of trim-removal tools -- and still saved money! 🙂

Although I did not do this to save money, but to have fun, an average oil change at the dealer is about $400, so I would say I saved $350 while having fun. Cheers!

I let the oil drain for well over an hour. And from the amount of oil it took to re-fill it, I would say it was more than enough time, and definitely more time than what your average dealer would wait for it to drain. By the way, you can see at 9:30 that not a single drop of oil is dripping from the oil pan, so I would say it drained long enough... Would mind enlightening us on what is the most important step that I missed?

Good eye! ;) The blue Skydweller is one of my favorites!

Thank you for posting the video. Great spec on your 911, the badge delete and 991T emblem on the rear deck are perfect. Enjoy!!

Ha ha, I know, I should've taken it off... too eager to get started right away!

I actually do have the tool, just wanted to show how to do it for those that most likely don't have it... :)