Hi Everyone, Another oil change video (with Blackstone Oil Analysis - See below for the results) - this time on a 2002 Porsche Boxster S. This is our good friends Dave and Jody's car. They are the organizers of that super fun Gimmick Rally we went on. Huge thanks to them for letting me work on and film their beautiful car. As always, consult your owner's manual/Shop Manuals before working on your car. I believe this will be useful to anyone working on a 1998-2008 Boxster or 911, but verify part numbers and oil type and amounts as the engines did change a bit over those years. The Blackstone kit is something Dave does at each oil change and is a really good idea and cheap insurance on this generation of P-cars. Let me know if you have any comments or questions. Thanks! Franny UPDATE! Dave got his Blackstone report back and it looks great! From Dave: The Blackstone oil analysis from this oil change arrived and the report shows all is well with the internals of this Boxster S. Fantastic news and well worth the small $28 "insurance" investment! The lab tech's comments are awesome: "Judging by the engine mileage in the previous sample, it seems unlikely that this oil really has 2,300 miles on it." Also, "Most wear metals are lower, so we have no complaints mechanically speaking. Copper went up a bit, however an extra 2-ppm of copper doesn't spell trouble for brass/bronze parts. We'd lean more towards normal variation than a poorly wearing part. The viscosity is low, but its barely below spec for 5W/40 (which is harmless). Otherwise, this is a solid report."
These videos are absolutely SUPER! The lighting is GOOD, the camers steadyness is GOOD, the generally seen B/S level is nonexistant, the info is quick, concise, and true. I am a mechanic and there is no way I would suggest improvements to these videos. FANTASTIC!
One of the better description for a normal activity taken for granted; a great job on quality, detailed description, and ultimate completeness. Like the points of torquing, seal replacements, and quality.
You've taught an old dog quite a useful new trick. Cutting open the oil filter to inspect the folds for metallic particles is brilliant and provided a sense of comfort in that nothing really meaningful was discovered in the filter. 2001 Boxster S, purchased used. No idea when the oil filter was last changed. The cabin air filter weighed about two pounds so if that's an indication ….. yikes! Thank you.
Cracking video, really clear and lots of tips on extra things to think about when doing things. Very impressive and thorough. Anyone who can do an oil change in white gets my vote for excellence. Thank you.
I've seen several videos on this subject and this is, by far, the most complete and moves at a pace which is easy to follow. Keep up the good work. I'm normally a 356 guy and this is my first venture into the world of water-cooled, etc. Thanks, well done.
The level of detail in your videos are exceptional, I watch a lot of DIY videos, and Heidi and Franny's are without competition the best. Regards from cold & snowy Sweden.
Excellent video, as usual, and great advice for all 986/996 - 987.1/997.1 owners to do a used oil analysis (UOA) when changing their oil. To me, it's a small price to pay (along with the visual inspection of the filter) for peace of mind. The more UOA's you do, the more you can examine trends and perhaps catch any other issues, such as oil/coolant intermix. Changing the oil on these cars is pretty easy for anyone with even modest DIY skills (me), and while a lift is the easiest you can still access the drain plug and filter on these cars using ramps or jacks, provided you have a small slope to keep the car level for proper draining. As you say, there is a lot of oil in these cars and it will drain very fast, so be prepared. Also, I would caution folks to be careful not to overfill the oil. Getting to that top mark on the dipstick is not as critical (as we've been taught to do on other cars), and a person with way more knowledge than me said anywhere between the low and high marks is fine. If you do overfill, you can easily drain some from the filter. Keep up the good work, ladies - and Dave and Jody look to have a really nice 986 - one of the best bang for the buck sports cars around, IMO.
Thanks! Yes the over fill thing is bad on these cars - Thanks for pointing that out. I believe you will see it in the oil-air separator or it would end up in the intake. Flat engines just naturally because if geometry use a bit more oil between changes - especially if they don't get properly warmed up, so just a tad high isn't the end of the world, but I must confess that I have in the past had to pull the plug for a second after overfilling. It is really important to check that last time. when you are done. I did find that both the electronic and physical dip sticks did correlate so that was good. That isn't always the case on the older air cooled cars ;) Franny
You’re the go to gal honestly the other guys that were doing it they forget to give the torque spec or they give it in some other measurement that seemed too high and I would say that it’s a good idea to replace the drain plug they’re cheap when you buy through for the time it’s just not worth it if it strips out a little then you have to buy a $45 extraction tool set. So thanks Franny love the channel
Nice shop I'm envious !! I have completed my 2 year refreshing of my 2002 Boxster S in Cobalt Blue, blue top on gray leather. I'm loving this car in-part because it was a rescue. Very informative video, thank you !
Excellent video with clear explanations and great quality. If you ever renew an ims bearing or starter motor on a 986 I'd love to see it. Thanks for sharing Steve
Your video is truly awesome. That's a word I never use unless I mean it! Very informative. Nice use a tripod and clear as a bell audio. Your how to information is spot on.
Yeah, I think that is a good step with this gen Boxster/911. Ya know, we talk about these cars and the IMSB thing, but it is different to actually own one ;) When we had our '06 Boxster S I was a bit worried every time I pulled that filter and the '06 and later have a much lower failure rate. Still, it was always exciting. The Blackstone thing might be good to do on any older (higher risk?) engine just to sleep a letter better at night. Thanks! Franny
I guess you have to be cautious but also a bit of a well-informed gambler... less than 8% of the 986/996 engines had the IMS failure and many, many of them now (but not mine) have had the IMS replaced. I feel confident with the path I'm on (I think...)
Hey Franny (and Heidi) :) Just wanted to say that in my opinion it is so cool that you as women make this kind of videos :) keep up the good work 💪 ... and thanks for all your nice comments under nico’s videos ❤️ I always wanted to tell this to you :) liebe Grüße from Germany - Kati (his girlfriend)
No surprise, another excellent example of a DIY project. Very detailed, and makes any timid owner, believe they can do it themselves too. By the way Frankie, I say your younger doppelgänger again at StarBucks.
The Blackstone oil analysis from this oil change arrived and the report shows all is well with the internals of this Boxster S. Fantastic news and well worth the small $28 "insurance" investment! The lab tech's comments are awesome: "Judging by the engine mileage in the previous sample, it seems unlikely that this oil really has 2,300 miles on it." Also, "Most wear metals are lower, so we have no complaints mechanically speaking. Copper went up a bit, however an extra 2-ppm of copper doesn't spell trouble for brass/bronze parts. We'd lean more towards normal variation than a poorly wearing part. The viscosity is low, but its barely below spec for 5W/40 (which is harmless). Otherwise, this is a solid report."
Hi Glenn! Thanks! I really liked your video on the 996 X51 package. Didn't know that was a thing and a friend just bought one (C42). Thanks for that. And, also your 993 Turbo. Super sweet. I bet that is so nice! Franny
Heidi, Hello how are you, well just did a spring oil change on my 2002 Standard Boxster has about 90,000 or so miles on it. I cut open my oil filter no shiny particles, I did notice a few black particles not many but not sure whether it was just dirt or whatever? You ever see that? I may be overreacting (IMS) deal, but just waiting for more oil testing bottles from Blackstone to send out my oil!
I have in my heart a dream kitchen, but WOW now I think I am having a dream moment.. a home with a lift super! Glad you doing these vids... another local in the area where u r.. I think!! M
This was a very competent video; thank you! I’m lucky enough to own a 2016 Boxster Spyder with the 3.8 911S engine. I’ve always taken it to the dealership for, amongst other maintenance, an oil change. That said, I’ve always changed the oil myself in my other vehicles, and the last time they changed the oil in my Spyder it came back dripping excess oil from the less-than-professional job the mechanic did. So I want to start doing it myself. I haven’t had the car on a lift, and I’m wondering if the filter/drain plug access for the 3.8 will be the same as a “conventional “ Boxster? Thank you in advance!
Hi Franny. Great video. I have a ‘98 Boxster 2.5. Should I use full synthetic? I just got the car and don’t know what prior owner put in previously. Thanks
Hi there, yes, use synthetic. There should be a sticker in the door jamb or look in the manual for the oil specs. Just use or exceed that. Congrats on the new car!
Franny! My oil indicator shows on start up but I can’t tell the level as the LED gauge doesn’t show oil level. The LED goes up and down but doesn’t show the level. Note, physical dipstick in trunk shows a full oil level. So, why isn’t the LED oil indicator not show the level? Any thoughts? 2003 2.7L Boxster!
Have to agree to using oil sampling especially I live in a very dusty environment; have done the ail pressure installation for the IMS and do watch the internal condition via the complete oil sampling with Blackstone.
This is a great video which I'll be using to change the oil in my Boxster. You did mention high chromium content being a potential issue but can you speak to potentially issues associated with abnormally high contents of other metals? Especially ones that would be red flags and at what level?
Whenever doing an oil change, I always remove the oil filter first and drain that into a sufficiently sized oil catch-container. That way I don't have oil dripping from the engine as I work removing the oil filter. Also, I use a single container that will hold the entire 10-12 quarts of oil from the engine and that way I don't have to shuffle around multiple containers full of dirty oil.
That's a thought... I should have pulled the oil cap first too. I usually do, but just missed that this time. I know folks say to let the engine drain for a while after pulling the plug and filter, but it can't be more than 4-6oz after the first 5min or so (and I bet not even that...). My oil container was pretty much full. For the dry sumps I use two so I don't have to deal with so much weight. The wet sumps dump their oil all out of one spot so you do need a big container. I have a huge pan I could have used, but it is a bit big for the drip trays under the lift. Simple enough to move the oil container at the end. F
It sounds like you have a nice system set up for your needs. Now let me tell you why I ALWAYS use a larger 12 quart drain pan... I have owned/do own 911's, Mercedes, Z28 Camaro, Corvette, etc.... So one day I was changing the oil in the Mercedes which takes 10 quarts of oil. I had everything laid out and ready to go on my work bench, just like you do. I replaced the oil filter which is in the engine compartment, then grabbed my 5 quart drain pan, slid under the Mercedes pulled the drain plug. Yup, with a 5 quart drain pan! I jumped up and grabbed the larger 12 quart drain pan, slide back under the car, and moved the larger pan into position, just barely in time to avoid a disaster! So now I always, no matter what car I'm working on, use the larger pan! LOL!
mariodesmo Nice catch! I have heard many a story of folks changing oil on dry sump 911s thinking that the oil is evenly distributed between the case and the sump ;) Yeah, not so much. It comes out so fast there really is no time and all you can do is hope it doesn't flow all the way out to the street ;) f
Hello, how are you? Congratulations on the great video and the way you explain, I met your channel through Marcelo Tonella who is a Brazilian TH-camr who also does video mechanics, especially air motors. your videos are really great just like Tonella had said, congratulations.
I am doing great! So nice to meet you! Thanks so much! I'm glad you like the videos. The 356 always needs something so I'll be putting out more videos soon. I think the 993 was a little jealous so I have another for that car. Lots more coming! Franny
You are doing great! Eu tenho que usar o Google para traduzir tudo;) Não há como dizer o resultado em português :) Espero que seja pelo menos um pouco compreensível.
Heidi and Franny's Garage Do not worry, you can write in English. I said that I do not write very well in English, I think I wrote it wrong in the other comment.
Hi Franny, another enjoyable video. Slightly random question, are the black rear bumper fittings either side of the registration number plate standard or a US safety requirement? I seem to recall hearing that some European import cars including older model Porsche's had to be fitted with (sometimes unflattering) bumpers to meet US standards. regards, Josh.
Thanks! Yes I think so... part of the 5mph bumper law. The reason for all new cars to have those floppy plastic bumpers I think. The lobby is strong with the insurance guild... One easy way to tell the difference between a 996 and 997 is that the on the 996 they will be flat black and on the 997 they will be gloss body color (stock). The 3.2 Carrera is the worst (or maybe the Ferraris and Lambos of the '80s) Oh my... F
Hi again. Just checking in with you before I re-oil my engine for the umpteenth time. I always take the oil cap off before draining the sump. Why do you not do this please ? In the hot climate of Queensland Australia ( average ambient is around 24 degrees C )I use a Penrite 15W50 premium oil which is a synthetic with zinc and handles the hot temperatures better. My 986 runs at 80 degree C all the time.
Hi Graham, Ha! I missed that... I think I did on all the other videos... Your choice... It will probably come out a little faster with the cap off. Some say on, some say off... I usually do pull it first. Missed that this time obviously ;) Way more important though is to go through that filter with a fine tooth comb. Make sure you don't drive the car is you see shiny bits in there! Also, make sure that oil cap is sealing properly. I've had to replace a seal or two. I'm sure your oil will work, but just double check it against Porsche's requirements just to be safe. Good luck with your work. Funny, but the Porsche and Ferrari are the easiest oil changes out there! Franny
Hi Heidi & Franny! Where can I get a oil filter housing socket? Where can I get everything I need , filter, canister ring, o-ring for filler cap, oil plug ring? great video. I am a 37 year locomotive Mech, my first Porsche Boxster I need to know what I can do myself. Thanks for your time
Hi Johnny, we have link to the oil filter on Amazon, but if you need everything, I recommend Pelican Parts. All part numbers should be there in the comment that is pinned or if not, the description. Hopefully that will help. Welcome to the channel! Heidi
Hi, your analysis for aluminum was 6, but avg is 4, so at what point should we worry and what exactly is the reading fields we should be monitoring for potential IMS issues??
Thugalicious Good question. I wouldn't worry too much about aluminum, but would focus on the material of the bearing. Chromium and iron I would think. What you are looking for are increases over multiple oil analyses. On the other hand, the IMS can fail rather quickly so pulling the filter apart is probably the most important test for the IMS IMHO... Franny
Great and informative video as always. Love the step by step approach. One question though: after changing the oil in the 996 you cranked over the engine with the fuse for the fuel pump removed. Any reason why you skipped that on the 986?
Well, the two engines are a bit different. The Turbo (Mezger) is a dry sump and these M96 engines are wet-sumps. With oil in the oil filter cup I don't thing they run dry for long at all. I was going to film the time it took for the oil pressure to come up, but,... alas... The Boxster doesn't have an oil pressure gauge like the 911s. Forgot about that. It has been many years since we have owned one. Really good point though. I think to be really thorough, You are right. I should pull that fuse and crank for a few seconds. I'll remember that for next time :) Thanks! Franny
Good point. I forgot that the 986 unlike the Mezger doesn't have a dry sump. I know the 986 doesn't have the oil pressure gauge, but just wondering if you can use the low oil pressure warning light instead.
That's a thought. It went out in the first few seconds when I started the car before I could even find it below ;) That oil pressure gauge is one I look at in all the cars. I wish Boxsters had one. They are pretty important... f
Great way to change oil and very through. BTW-Looks like the toe in/out is off a bit on your left canine. Perhaps it may need an adjustment to come in a bit! Peace
That Blackstone report is kind of useless without acceptable ranges for your make, model and year of car. Who is going to know if their Boron count is too high? Comparing to overall population averages isn't going to help since there is too much variability in types of engines in various cars.
Great DIY well done Franny nice flow during video attention to detail I got myself a new daily it's a Turbo / Dual clutch no no not a Porsche .... got 1.6 turbo 7-speed dual clutch Kia Soul 2017 I know nothing to write my mother but I like this little soap box. ** the White polo was a little " Risqué " (chancy) for an oil change Franny.... lolll All the best guy s keep up the good work coming, th-cam.com/video/OzW00BqB-bI/w-d-xo.html same has mine Dave
Thanks! Heidi and I do want to get some branded tops and such for working on the cars. Until then, I get the ratty ones for use in the garage ;) It is a bit of cheating with a lift, huh? Have fun with your new car! Dual clutch? wow! Fancy! Franny
WTF are you talking about? These vids are the best on the internet! I guess you already know everything and do not need to listen! Again.WTF are you thinking? and what does "Yay-sus" mean.?...are you somekind of A-rab or something!
Hi Everyone, Another oil change video (with Blackstone Oil Analysis - See below for the results) - this time on a 2002 Porsche Boxster S. This is our good friends Dave and Jody's car. They are the organizers of that super fun Gimmick Rally we went on. Huge thanks to them for letting me work on and film their beautiful car. As always, consult your owner's manual/Shop Manuals before working on your car. I believe this will be useful to anyone working on a 1998-2008 Boxster or 911, but verify part numbers and oil type and amounts as the engines did change a bit over those years. The Blackstone kit is something Dave does at each oil change and is a really good idea and cheap insurance on this generation of P-cars. Let me know if you have any comments or questions. Thanks! Franny
UPDATE! Dave got his Blackstone report back and it looks great! From Dave: The Blackstone oil analysis from this oil change arrived and the report shows all is well with the internals of this Boxster S. Fantastic news and well worth the small $28 "insurance" investment! The lab tech's comments are awesome: "Judging by the engine mileage in the previous sample, it seems unlikely that this oil really has 2,300 miles on it." Also, "Most wear metals are lower, so we have no complaints mechanically speaking. Copper went up a bit, however an extra 2-ppm of copper doesn't spell trouble for brass/bronze parts. We'd lean more towards normal variation than a poorly wearing part. The viscosity is low, but its barely below spec for 5W/40 (which is harmless). Otherwise, this is a solid report."
Love how you wear white and pearls while doing an oil change. Shows how careful and skilled you are, Franny
These videos are absolutely SUPER! The lighting is GOOD, the camers steadyness is GOOD, the generally seen B/S level is nonexistant, the info is quick, concise, and true. I am a mechanic and there is no way I would suggest improvements to these videos. FANTASTIC!
One of the better description for a normal activity taken for granted; a great job on quality, detailed description, and ultimate completeness. Like the points of torquing, seal replacements, and quality.
You've taught an old dog quite a useful new trick. Cutting open the oil filter to inspect the folds for metallic particles is brilliant and provided a sense of comfort in that nothing really meaningful was discovered in the filter. 2001 Boxster S, purchased used. No idea when the oil filter was last changed. The cabin air filter weighed about two pounds so if that's an indication ….. yikes! Thank you.
Great job, especially cutting open the filter.
Cracking video, really clear and lots of tips on extra things to think about when doing things. Very impressive and thorough. Anyone who can do an oil change in white gets my vote for excellence. Thank you.
Great video Franny! I love how thorough you are with the oil changes you have done. Those lifts are super handy!
Thanks! Super duper handy :) I'm not a fan of crawling around under a car ;)
I've seen several videos on this subject and this is, by far, the most complete and moves at a pace which is easy to follow. Keep up the good work. I'm normally a 356 guy and this is my first venture into the world of water-cooled, etc. Thanks, well done.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it :)
The level of detail in your videos are exceptional, I watch a lot of DIY videos, and Heidi and Franny's are without competition the best.
Regards from cold & snowy Sweden.
That is very sweet of you to say. There are some other good TH-cam channels. ChrisFix is another DIY that always does a good job. Thanks.
Excellent video, as usual, and great advice for all 986/996 - 987.1/997.1 owners to do a used oil analysis (UOA) when changing their oil. To me, it's a small price to pay (along with the visual inspection of the filter) for peace of mind. The more UOA's you do, the more you can examine trends and perhaps catch any other issues, such as oil/coolant intermix.
Changing the oil on these cars is pretty easy for anyone with even modest DIY skills (me), and while a lift is the easiest you can still access the drain plug and filter on these cars using ramps or jacks, provided you have a small slope to keep the car level for proper draining. As you say, there is a lot of oil in these cars and it will drain very fast, so be prepared. Also, I would caution folks to be careful not to overfill the oil. Getting to that top mark on the dipstick is not as critical (as we've been taught to do on other cars), and a person with way more knowledge than me said anywhere between the low and high marks is fine. If you do overfill, you can easily drain some from the filter.
Keep up the good work, ladies - and Dave and Jody look to have a really nice 986 - one of the best bang for the buck sports cars around, IMO.
Thanks! Yes the over fill thing is bad on these cars - Thanks for pointing that out. I believe you will see it in the oil-air separator or it would end up in the intake. Flat engines just naturally because if geometry use a bit more oil between changes - especially if they don't get properly warmed up, so just a tad high isn't the end of the world, but I must confess that I have in the past had to pull the plug for a second after overfilling. It is really important to check that last time. when you are done. I did find that both the electronic and physical dip sticks did correlate so that was good. That isn't always the case on the older air cooled cars ;) Franny
You’re the go to gal honestly the other guys that were doing it they forget to give the torque spec or they give it in some other measurement that seemed too high and I would say that it’s a good idea to replace the drain plug they’re cheap when you buy through for the time it’s just not worth it if it strips out a little then you have to buy a $45 extraction tool set. So thanks Franny love the channel
Nice shop I'm envious !! I have completed my 2 year refreshing of my 2002 Boxster S in Cobalt Blue, blue top on gray leather. I'm loving this car in-part because it was a rescue. Very informative video, thank you !
Perfect way to change oil..well done.
Such an educational video and I have learned so much about these Porsche by watching your videos. Thanks again!
Nice oil filter dissection. I've never tried that.
Changing the oil in my buddy's 2003 tomorrow. This was very helpful. Thank you!
Excellent video with clear explanations and great quality. If you ever renew an ims bearing or starter motor on a 986 I'd love to see it.
Thanks for sharing
Steve
Your video is truly awesome. That's a word I never use unless I mean it! Very informative. Nice use a tripod and clear as a bell audio. Your how to information is spot on.
Thanks so much!
This was very informative, especially the bit about Blackstone.
Yeah, I think that is a good step with this gen Boxster/911. Ya know, we talk about these cars and the IMSB thing, but it is different to actually own one ;) When we had our '06 Boxster S I was a bit worried every time I pulled that filter and the '06 and later have a much lower failure rate. Still, it was always exciting. The Blackstone thing might be good to do on any older (higher risk?) engine just to sleep a letter better at night. Thanks! Franny
I guess you have to be cautious but also a bit of a well-informed gambler... less than 8% of the 986/996 engines had the IMS failure and many, many of them now (but not mine) have had the IMS replaced. I feel confident with the path I'm on (I think...)
Super pro vid! first time viewer and now subscriber to your 'Porsche n' Pearls' channel!
I really like that! Welcome! Franny
Hi. How to reset the oil change instrument panel ?
Great video, thanks. I'm about to do this tomorrow morning and it looks much easier than on my former Testarossa lol
Hey Franny (and Heidi) :) Just wanted to say that in my opinion it is so cool that you as women make this kind of videos :) keep up the good work 💪
... and thanks for all your nice comments under nico’s videos ❤️ I always wanted to tell this to you :) liebe Grüße from Germany - Kati (his girlfriend)
+KT P Danke. That is very kind of you. Heidi
No surprise, another excellent example of a DIY project. Very detailed, and makes any timid owner, believe they can do it themselves too.
By the way Frankie, I say your younger doppelgänger again at StarBucks.
Thanks! I have a doppelgänger?? Hmmm....
Heidi and Franny's Garage Damn auto correct. "Franny" and "saw". Yes you do have one. Three of my fellow officers confirmed it.
Yeah, my phone *never* does that ;) Well, alright... At Starbucks you say... Hmmmm... I may need photographic evidence at some point...
+Dwayne Rose hmmmm. Where are you again? What state?
Heidi and Franny's Garage I'm a Mountie in British Columbia, Canada
Another great video. Love the attention to detail, the explanations of why and how, and the excellent editing. Keep up the great work!
+RocketJohn thanks John. We always appreciate your comments and feedback.
The Blackstone oil analysis from this oil change arrived and the report shows all is well with the internals of this Boxster S. Fantastic news and well worth the small $28 "insurance" investment! The lab tech's comments are awesome: "Judging by the engine mileage in the previous sample, it seems unlikely that this oil really has 2,300 miles on it." Also, "Most wear metals are lower, so we have no complaints mechanically speaking. Copper went up a bit, however an extra 2-ppm of copper doesn't spell trouble for brass/bronze parts. We'd lean more towards normal variation than a poorly wearing part. The viscosity is low, but its barely below spec for 5W/40 (which is harmless). Otherwise, this is a solid report."
Thanks Dave. Great news!! I have updated the pinned comment to include your Blackstone results. Looking forward to the new 997 C4S!!! Franny
Great information as always
Glenns Car Collection thanks for watching! Yea.
Hi Glenn! Thanks! I really liked your video on the 996 X51 package. Didn't know that was a thing and a friend just bought one (C42). Thanks for that. And, also your 993 Turbo. Super sweet. I bet that is so nice! Franny
Nicely done!
I hope there will be more 996TT and 986S contend, cause I have both cars. And your video's really are very useful!
Did you mention the size + no. of flutes of the "handy-dandy" oil filter housing removal socket (wrench)? 🤔, Thanks for the torque specs!
Marcelo Tonella brought me here, You are great, very good technical videos.
Wonderful, Welcome! Thanks you very much! Franny
Fab video as always x
Thanks! F
Great video with excellent editing. I felt like I was your assistant and still had clean fingernails when done. 🤗
Yea! Always a plus! Franny
Great video. Just one item missing - how do we reset the service interval clock on a 2006 987/2.7?
Heidi, Hello how are you, well just did a spring oil change on my 2002 Standard Boxster has about 90,000 or so miles on it. I cut open my oil filter no shiny particles, I did notice a few black particles not many but not sure whether it was just dirt or whatever? You ever see that? I may be overreacting (IMS) deal, but just waiting for more oil testing bottles from Blackstone to send out my oil!
Thank you for your great DIY work.
Love your videos. Keep them up
Thanks, will do!
I have in my heart a dream kitchen, but WOW now I think I am having a dream moment.. a home with a lift super!
Glad you doing these vids...
another local in the area where u r.. I think!!
M
Interesting videos. I appreciate the good production values!
+Rod Davenport thanks Rod. We hope you have time to check out some other videos. Welcome to the channel. Heidi
This was a very competent video; thank you! I’m lucky enough to own a 2016 Boxster Spyder with the 3.8 911S engine. I’ve always taken it to the dealership for, amongst other maintenance, an oil change. That said, I’ve always changed the oil myself in my other vehicles, and the last time they changed the oil in my Spyder it came back dripping excess oil from the less-than-professional job the mechanic did. So I want to start doing it myself. I haven’t had the car on a lift, and I’m wondering if the filter/drain plug access for the 3.8 will be the same as a “conventional “ Boxster? Thank you in advance!
Hi Franny. Great video.
I have a ‘98 Boxster 2.5.
Should I use full synthetic?
I just got the car and don’t know what prior owner put in previously.
Thanks
Hi there, yes, use synthetic. There should be a sticker in the door jamb or look in the manual for the oil specs. Just use or exceed that. Congrats on the new car!
Franny! My oil indicator shows on start up but I can’t tell the level as the LED gauge doesn’t show oil level. The LED goes up and down but doesn’t show the level. Note, physical dipstick in trunk shows a full oil level. So, why isn’t the LED oil indicator not show the level? Any thoughts? 2003 2.7L Boxster!
Good job! Gave me the confidence to do mine. Did the gearbox oil as well 😀 Boxster s 3.2 manual 2004
Nice!
Another awesome video. Thanks for the info.
+michaelpsmusic yes! Glad you liked.
Great video, but I don't have a lift like yours, so I'm limited to what I can do under car
Brilliant video very well explained
Have to agree to using oil sampling especially I live in a very dusty environment; have done the ail pressure installation for the IMS and do watch the internal condition via the complete oil sampling with Blackstone.
This is a great video which I'll be using to change the oil in my Boxster. You did mention high chromium content being a potential issue but can you speak to potentially issues associated with abnormally high contents of other metals? Especially ones that would be red flags and at what level?
😱 l'huile & le filtre sont nickel !!! La vidange est faite tous les 1000km ou quoi ???
good video! Very informative. Thank you!
Whenever doing an oil change, I always remove the oil filter first and drain that into a sufficiently sized oil catch-container. That way I don't have oil dripping from the engine as I work removing the oil filter. Also, I use a single container that will hold the entire 10-12 quarts of oil from the engine and that way I don't have to shuffle around multiple containers full of dirty oil.
That's a thought... I should have pulled the oil cap first too. I usually do, but just missed that this time. I know folks say to let the engine drain for a while after pulling the plug and filter, but it can't be more than 4-6oz after the first 5min or so (and I bet not even that...). My oil container was pretty much full. For the dry sumps I use two so I don't have to deal with so much weight. The wet sumps dump their oil all out of one spot so you do need a big container. I have a huge pan I could have used, but it is a bit big for the drip trays under the lift. Simple enough to move the oil container at the end. F
It sounds like you have a nice system set up for your needs. Now let me tell you why I ALWAYS use a larger 12 quart drain pan... I have owned/do own 911's, Mercedes, Z28 Camaro, Corvette, etc.... So one day I was changing the oil in the Mercedes which takes 10 quarts of oil. I had everything laid out and ready to go on my work bench, just like you do. I replaced the oil filter which is in the engine compartment, then grabbed my 5 quart drain pan, slid under the Mercedes pulled the drain plug. Yup, with a 5 quart drain pan!
I jumped up and grabbed the larger 12 quart drain pan, slide back under the car, and moved the larger pan into position, just barely in time to avoid a disaster! So now I always, no matter what car I'm working on, use the larger pan! LOL!
mariodesmo Nice catch! I have heard many a story of folks changing oil on dry sump 911s thinking that the oil is evenly distributed between the case and the sump ;) Yeah, not so much. It comes out so fast there really is no time and all you can do is hope it doesn't flow all the way out to the street ;) f
Great video! Thanks
Thanks so much! Franny
Very informative video...normally I like lots of sparkly things but not in this case...lol
Right... Sparkly outside good, sparkly inside bad... ;)
Hello, how are you? Congratulations on the great video and the way you explain, I met your channel through Marcelo Tonella who is a Brazilian TH-camr who also does video mechanics, especially air motors. your videos are really great just like Tonella had said, congratulations.
I am doing great! So nice to meet you! Thanks so much! I'm glad you like the videos. The 356 always needs something so I'll be putting out more videos soon. I think the 993 was a little jealous so I have another for that car. Lots more coming! Franny
I thank you mainly for your time to respond. Thank you very much for your attention.
I'm sorry for English, I'm Brazilian and I do not speak English very well.
You are doing great! Eu tenho que usar o Google para traduzir tudo;) Não há como dizer o resultado em português :) Espero que seja pelo menos um pouco compreensível.
Heidi and Franny's Garage Do not worry, you can write in English. I said that I do not write very well in English, I think I wrote it wrong in the other comment.
Hi Franny, another enjoyable video. Slightly random question, are the black rear bumper fittings either side of the registration number plate standard or a US safety requirement? I seem to recall hearing that some European import cars including older model Porsche's had to be fitted with (sometimes unflattering) bumpers to meet US standards. regards, Josh.
Thanks! Yes I think so... part of the 5mph bumper law. The reason for all new cars to have those floppy plastic bumpers I think. The lobby is strong with the insurance guild... One easy way to tell the difference between a 996 and 997 is that the on the 996 they will be flat black and on the 997 they will be gloss body color (stock). The 3.2 Carrera is the worst (or maybe the Ferraris and Lambos of the '80s) Oh my... F
Hi again. Just checking in with you before I re-oil my engine for the umpteenth time. I always take the oil cap off before draining the sump. Why do you not do this please ? In the hot climate of Queensland Australia ( average ambient is around 24 degrees C )I use a Penrite 15W50 premium oil which is a synthetic with zinc and handles the hot temperatures better. My 986 runs at 80 degree C all the time.
Hi Graham, Ha! I missed that... I think I did on all the other videos... Your choice... It will probably come out a little faster with the cap off. Some say on, some say off... I usually do pull it first. Missed that this time obviously ;) Way more important though is to go through that filter with a fine tooth comb. Make sure you don't drive the car is you see shiny bits in there! Also, make sure that oil cap is sealing properly. I've had to replace a seal or two. I'm sure your oil will work, but just double check it against Porsche's requirements just to be safe. Good luck with your work. Funny, but the Porsche and Ferrari are the easiest oil changes out there! Franny
Hi Heidi & Franny! Where can I get a oil filter housing socket? Where can I get everything I need , filter, canister ring, o-ring for filler cap, oil plug ring? great video. I am a 37 year locomotive Mech, my first Porsche Boxster I need to know what I can do myself. Thanks for your time
Hi Johnny, we have link to the oil filter on Amazon, but if you need everything, I recommend Pelican Parts. All part numbers should be there in the comment that is pinned or if not, the description. Hopefully that will help. Welcome to the channel! Heidi
Heidi and Franny's Garage Thanks that was quick I really appreciate that.😁
You had me at "fancy dancy" :)
Hi, your analysis for aluminum was 6, but avg is 4, so at what point should we worry and what exactly is the reading fields we should be monitoring for potential IMS issues??
Thugalicious Good question. I wouldn't worry too much about aluminum, but would focus on the material of the bearing. Chromium and iron I would think. What you are looking for are increases over multiple oil analyses. On the other hand, the IMS can fail rather quickly so pulling the filter apart is probably the most important test for the IMS IMHO... Franny
Great and informative video as always. Love the step by step approach. One question though: after changing the oil in the 996 you cranked over the engine with the fuse for the fuel pump removed. Any reason why you skipped that on the 986?
Well, the two engines are a bit different. The Turbo (Mezger) is a dry sump and these M96 engines are wet-sumps. With oil in the oil filter cup I don't thing they run dry for long at all. I was going to film the time it took for the oil pressure to come up, but,... alas... The Boxster doesn't have an oil pressure gauge like the 911s. Forgot about that. It has been many years since we have owned one. Really good point though. I think to be really thorough, You are right. I should pull that fuse and crank for a few seconds. I'll remember that for next time :) Thanks! Franny
Good point. I forgot that the 986 unlike the Mezger doesn't have a dry sump. I know the 986 doesn't have the oil pressure gauge, but just wondering if you can use the low oil pressure warning light instead.
That's a thought. It went out in the first few seconds when I started the car before I could even find it below ;) That oil pressure gauge is one I look at in all the cars. I wish Boxsters had one. They are pretty important... f
Are these all the cars you guys have or do you have some at Heidi's house or at frannys house
Cross Films Oh, this is a friend's Boxster. We only have the six at home. I had to pull three of them out for this job. Franny
Question - which side of the filter pleats traps dirt and particles? Inside or outside?Love the video BTW.Thanks ….. joe
Check both sides to be certain.
Lol, "mid-stream pull"! My urologist says the same thing.
Great way to change oil and very through.
BTW-Looks like the toe in/out is off a bit on your left canine.
Perhaps it may need an adjustment to come in a bit! Peace
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who has a lift like that at home? come on.
Silicon is Petroleum base, wich attacks the Rubber. No the best to put on the gasket....
Oil is also petroleum based... I'm pretty sure the engineers that spec'd the seal material were aware it might be close to oil...
I wish my wife was that mechanically inclined
That Blackstone report is kind of useless without acceptable ranges for your make, model and year of car. Who is going to know if their Boron count is too high? Comparing to overall population averages isn't going to help since there is too much variability in types of engines in various cars.
Great DIY well done Franny nice flow during video attention to detail I got myself a new daily it's a Turbo / Dual clutch
no no not a Porsche .... got 1.6 turbo 7-speed dual clutch Kia Soul 2017 I know nothing to write my mother but I like this little soap box. ** the White polo was a little " Risqué " (chancy) for an oil change Franny.... lolll
All the best guy s keep up the good work coming,
th-cam.com/video/OzW00BqB-bI/w-d-xo.html same has mine
Dave
Thanks! Heidi and I do want to get some branded tops and such for working on the cars. Until then, I get the ratty ones for use in the garage ;) It is a bit of cheating with a lift, huh? Have fun with your new car! Dual clutch? wow! Fancy! Franny
If you're really providing a DIY, might be better to demonstrate with readily available home equipment. This doesn't include a shop lift.
She should have spent the money on some dental work!
That's what I did...
10 qts is way too much
It comes in two 5Qt containers... No, I didn't add all 10 Qts...
So much unnecessary talking, Yay-sus...
WTF are you talking about? These vids are the best on the internet! I guess you already know everything and do not need to listen! Again.WTF are you thinking? and what does "Yay-sus" mean.?...are you somekind of A-rab or something!
@@capnchip Hey chill out snapper head! Go lay down and get a job...