The "head light fluid container" is not really for the head lights. It is supposed to contain extra strong washing fluid and will be put on your windscreen when pressing the button on the right below your dashboard. There are two such hard to find buttons below your dashboard. The left button resets your odometer, the right button puts this extra strong washing fluid on your windscreen. Next to these hard to find buttons there are hard to find dials. The left dial adjusts the instrument lightning, the right dial adjust the timing interval of the wiper.
Really enjoyed this, very relatable. I did my first ever oil change last month also… and also on a 928. Next up for me is brake fluid and pads. Don’t forget to loosen the tension on the Torque Tube bolt (annually).
Thank you! I did brakes once before on my Boxster - there is a video on that. Wasn’t too bad actually. I’m going to do it again on the 928 wen the parts arrive. Thanks for the advice on the Torque Tube bolt! Merry Christmas!
Glad to see you getting into the car, my ocd though is freakin out at the bottles and caps being plonked on the paint work! Easy to cause scratches that are hard to get rid of. I’ll keep watching, maybe with one eye shut 😊
I am impressed .. I have a lift and I have yet changed my fluid on my S2 ..now I feel compel to do so ! Thanks for the motivation ! happy holiday and hopefully this spring we will take our cars for a spinn ,,I am in Rockland county not too far from you ..cheers
IMO, because you flushed you should take the car for a decent drive and do another oil and filter change. Use a new crush washer! I would have used a cheaper oil and filter after the flush, and then used the good stuff on the second change.
Hi Jay, really entertaining and informative to watch. You’ll find pouring from a 5ltr can easier if you have the spout at the top of the can, instead of the bottom. This allows air into the can at the same rate as the fluid comes out, preventing their glug glug f**k of oil going everywhere. Have a good Christmas 👍
I have a 88 928S4 and always used an oil with high ZDDP (zinc) % because they use hydraulic tappets and zinc does help lubricate them. I have 106xxx miles with no TBF and within tolerance.
Hi Jay best thing I bought was a hydraulic mid size scissor lift, no installation problems can even move it outside to work in the summer. Lifts the car in seconds safe and easily Good luck with Porsche!
Well done mate you did really well for a first timer I'm pleased you gave it a go, you are never too old to learn. I heated my rear diff plugs with a blow torch and gently teased with a longer bar. They will come eventually Car looks a beauty mate. Oil looked blacker than it should be but should be ok just keep an eye on it. Petrol engine oil should always be golden, diesels go black as soon as you change them 🤣 Trans oil looked ok, but good to do it and well done it's not an easy job most garages won't do atf changes I wish you a happy new year mate 🥰
When I purchased my 993, I made the decision to drive my baby home instead of paying some transporter to damage my new investment. When I purchased a 560SEL that I used to have years ago, the transporters dropped locks and chains on my car then altered the paperwork as if the damage was there already. I knew from detailed photos and the way the guy unloaded my car, that he was the one who damaged my car. It was a lesson learned.
Ramps are your friend. They are relatively inexpensive and they make a huge difference getting under the car. Re: the dipstick, I was told that some of the oil could remain in the fill tube, like a vacuum. By doing it twice, you assure no false reading. No idea if that is true or not, but it sounds reasonable.
Well done Jay, it was great fun watching you do those jobs, and fair play for attempting it as a lot of people would put the car in the garage. That engine looked like black piss if you don’t mind me saying😂
I didn’t read all the responses but to answer your question about the dipstick, if you drive around, even after parking, the oil can splash and wick further up the dipstick, giving you an inaccurate reading of the oil level. Wiping it when the car is stationary and dipping again will give you an accurate reading.
Well done Jay! The only thing that made me cringe was that you kept putting stuff on the fender like the metal cap and such:) otherwise it was great, entertaining and educational for sure:)
@@JAYREAD i’m looking forward to seeing it without the damage👍🏻. Glad things worked out with the shipper. Merry Christmas and happy new your to you and your loved ones too!
A good idea is using distilled water rather than tap for the coolant to avoid mineral buildup. A protective barrier such as a towel placed on the bodywork would help in preventing scratches. A good idea prior to opening filling ports is to clean around them to prevent dirt from entering. I use brake cleaner with good results. After changing the oil and filter, I start the engine a let it run for about a minute, turn off the engine and check the oil level 15 minutes later when it has settled down. I found PB Blaster to be a very effective penetrating fluid but it does have a strong odor. Congratulations on your first attempts! 👍
Hi Jay great to see you come up and with a 928, a car I always wanted. What are they like ? I wasn't keen on the 911 in all honesty. the 928 were so cheap once here in the UK but now they are ridiculously expensive 😭 I hope you are enjoying it
Cheers Richie! Different kind of car. The V8 makes a big difference and the nature is one of comfort and cruising ability rather than too sporty. You should try one!
Yes, I’ll get round to that. We’ll do a complete brake flush when I do the brakes and the coolant will all come out when the water pump and new radiator go in. Merry Christmas!
You really make so dramatically many mistakes that it's funny again. You put everything on the varnish, refer to the different liquids...just now I had a sip of beer in my mouth, now I wiped my kitchen. You are heartbreakingly funny. Ui, my laptop I can also clean the same. Thanks a lot
That was distilled water right? Oil filter, it's 3/4 turn by hand after the gasket touches. That oil also has the clear flush fluid in it so less black lol. Gotta run the engine about 30 sec, then let the oil settle to chk the level. Double chk when cold the next day like you did. Def know the oil quantity spec. The diff needed a longer wrench and prob a tap or two on the bolt and then wrench. Really important to change.
On oil changes - NOTE: ALL MY OPINION... 1. I really didn't like the 'old' oil's color. If it were my car, I'd run it with your new oil & change again sometime between 500-1k miles, including new filter. 2. Did you allow estimate on oil capacity to include the filter? It's quite possible the oil was low as the filter filled up... 3. Funnels are your friends when doing oil changes... 4. tie a string around a finger to remember a new crush washer. In sum, have fun, & treat the car well.
Your last check for transmission fluid level once hot should be done with engine running and transmission in neutral, this is where you should see level between min and max lines. I believe you did it with engine stopped, you might then be way too low on fluid and may (will) encounter transmission problems.
@JAY READ there is something futuristic about the 928. Even now, I love the shape of the door. I just think spaceship. The scratch on the front will polish out!
“We are the Pilgrims, master; we shall go. Always a little further; it may be. Beyond that last blue mountain barred with snow." I think this was written with you, and not the SAS, in mind.
Really enjoyed watching someone else struggle underneath a car for a change instead of me. Ive never seen a oil fill reservoir underneath a car before. How much are those lifts they sell in Costco that you drive over and it lifts the whole car from the underside?
Dude, those fenders are aluminun. You should try not to slap things down on them. You need a cheater bar for the diff plugs or possibly a tap with a hammer. If you shift through the gears after the initial trans reservior fill the 15 minute drive and top up wouldn't be needed. Clean your alternator wiring! Tighten up your pan bolts to stop pan leaks without major pan removal service. Replace your steering reservior to pump hose. Steering boots need replacement as well.
I didn’t slap anthing down on them. No space for a cheater bar. A top up wasn’t needed. Pan is getting a new gasket and being done properly. I’m getting a new steering rack, reservoir and hoses and boots. All in the plan, dude!
You kvetched a little bit about having an automatic, but, honestly, you would NOT want to do a clutch job on the 928. The Benz 4-speed auto is much easier to live with.
At the 5 min mark when you scream in pain is your car getting back at you for putting all sorts of sh*t on your guard without any protection. Now that you have got the paintwork fixed put some protection down before you start working. PLEASE.
Daring to go where most mortals only dream about. You are a pilgrim and your journey has begun. BRAVO Jay🙏🏻
Thanks Paul! Merry Christmas!
The "head light fluid container" is not really for the head lights. It is supposed to contain extra strong washing fluid and will be put on your windscreen when pressing the button on the right below your dashboard. There are two such hard to find buttons below your dashboard. The left button resets your odometer, the right button puts this extra strong washing fluid on your windscreen. Next to these hard to find buttons there are hard to find dials. The left dial adjusts the instrument lightning, the right dial adjust the timing interval of the wiper.
How German.
Post of the day! Thank you! This is really helpful. Such a quirky car! Thanks Henrik!
Correct.
Really enjoyed this, very relatable. I did my first ever oil change last month also… and also on a 928. Next up for me is brake fluid and pads. Don’t forget to loosen the tension on the Torque Tube bolt (annually).
Thank you! I did brakes once before on my Boxster - there is a video on that. Wasn’t too bad actually. I’m going to do it again on the 928 wen the parts arrive. Thanks for the advice on the Torque Tube bolt! Merry Christmas!
The torque tube bolt? You must mean the pinch bolt on the driveshaft to the flex plate?
It’s alway best to partly fill the new oil filter when renewing it as it takes time for the oil pressure to get round.
Thanks!
Great job Jay. Good luck going forward.
Thank you!
the oil looks better than most cars with normal oil change interval, so you changed it probably before necessary , but its good to set a new base line
Thanks! That’s helpful! Yes, I agree.
Glad to see you getting into the car, my ocd though is freakin out at the bottles and caps being plonked on the paint work! Easy to cause scratches that are hard to get rid of. I’ll keep watching, maybe with one eye shut 😊
Haha! The paintwork is some distance from immaculate so don’t worry too much!
I am impressed .. I have a lift and I have yet changed my fluid on my S2 ..now I feel compel to do so ! Thanks for the motivation ! happy holiday and hopefully this spring we will take our cars for a spinn ,,I am in Rockland county not too far from you ..cheers
Merry Christmas!
Stick with it 😊
Loud n clear
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Thanks!
Good Job Jay !
Thanks!
I have a 928 S2 so a really great video to watch thanks for great video :-)
SNAP! Merry Christmas!
IMO, because you flushed you should take the car for a decent drive and do another oil and filter change. Use a new crush washer! I would have used a cheaper oil and filter after the flush, and then used the good stuff on the second change.
Thanks chap!
You done a nice job jay👍
Merry Christmas!
Hi Jay, really entertaining and informative to watch. You’ll find pouring from a 5ltr can easier if you have the spout at the top of the can, instead of the bottom. This allows air into the can at the same rate as the fluid comes out, preventing their glug glug f**k of oil going everywhere. Have a good Christmas 👍
Merry Christmas, Stuart! Cheers mate!
Very nice and brave job Jay!!! The 928 looks very satisfied 😀
Thank you! Merry Christmas!
@@JAYREAD merry christmas Jay!🌲
I have a 88 928S4 and always used an oil with high ZDDP (zinc) % because they use hydraulic tappets and zinc does help lubricate them. I have 106xxx miles with no TBF and within tolerance.
Hi Jay best thing I bought was a hydraulic mid size scissor lift, no installation problems can even move it outside to work in the summer. Lifts the car in seconds safe and easily Good luck with Porsche!
Ah good to hear, William! I’ve been thinking about one of those actually. I only have 9ft ceiling.
Well done mate you did really well for a first timer I'm pleased you gave it a go, you are never too old to learn. I heated my rear diff plugs with a blow torch and gently teased with a longer bar. They will come eventually
Car looks a beauty mate.
Oil looked blacker than it should be but should be ok just keep an eye on it. Petrol engine oil should always be golden, diesels go black as soon as you change them 🤣
Trans oil looked ok, but good to do it and well done it's not an easy job most garages won't do atf changes
I wish you a happy new year mate 🥰
Happy New Year to you too, Richie!
well done Jay!
Thanks! Merry Christmas!
@@JAYREAD Same to you
When I purchased my 993, I made the decision to drive my baby home instead of paying some transporter to damage my new investment. When I purchased a 560SEL that I used to have years ago, the transporters dropped locks and chains on my car then altered the paperwork as if the damage was there already. I knew from detailed photos and the way the guy unloaded my car, that he was the one who damaged my car. It was a lesson learned.
Yes! I’m not doing that again!
Ramps are your friend. They are relatively inexpensive and they make a huge difference getting under the car. Re: the dipstick, I was told that some of the oil could remain in the fill tube, like a vacuum. By doing it twice, you assure no false reading. No idea if that is true or not, but it sounds reasonable.
Well done Jay, it was great fun watching you do those jobs, and fair play for attempting it as a lot of people would put the car in the garage. That engine looked like black piss if you don’t mind me saying😂
Cheers David! It did!
Nice HAZMAT spill on the garage floor! Been there done that!
Kitty litter is my most effective tool!
Great videos jay- very helpful.
I think I’m gonna buy you a funnel for Christmas though! Lol
Haha! Thanks!
I didn’t read all the responses but to answer your question about the dipstick, if you drive around, even after parking, the oil can splash and wick further up the dipstick, giving you an inaccurate reading of the oil level. Wiping it when the car is stationary and dipping again will give you an accurate reading.
Thanks!
No problem. And this was the most entertaining but also informative video yet!
@@AlexCBrandon Haha! A bit of fun! Normal scheduled programming will resume shortly!
Well done Jay! The only thing that made me cringe was that you kept putting stuff on the fender like the metal cap and such:) otherwise it was great, entertaining and educational for sure:)
Haha! I know although that’s getting repainted this week! Merry Christmas!
@@JAYREAD i’m looking forward to seeing it without the damage👍🏻. Glad things worked out with the shipper.
Merry Christmas and happy new your to you and your loved ones too!
A good idea is using distilled water rather than tap for the coolant to avoid mineral buildup. A protective barrier such as a towel placed on the bodywork would help in preventing scratches. A good idea prior to opening filling ports is to clean around them to prevent dirt from entering. I use brake cleaner with good results. After changing the oil and filter, I start the engine a let it run for about a minute, turn off the engine and check the oil level 15 minutes later when it has settled down. I found PB Blaster to be a very effective penetrating fluid but it does have a strong odor. Congratulations on your first attempts! 👍
Oh that’s all helpful advice! Thank you!
If your power steering fluid res is leaking, fix it(don't fill it) immediately. Unless you want to risk your car catching on fire.
Hi Jay great to see you come up and with a 928, a car I always wanted. What are they like ? I wasn't keen on the 911 in all honesty. the 928 were so cheap once here in the UK but now they are ridiculously expensive 😭 I hope you are enjoying it
Cheers Richie! Different kind of car. The V8 makes a big difference and the nature is one of comfort and cruising ability rather than too sporty. You should try one!
Probably should test the fluids (coolant, brake.). See if they need replacing instead of topping of. 😉
Yes, I’ll get round to that. We’ll do a complete brake flush when I do the brakes and the coolant will all come out when the water pump and new radiator go in. Merry Christmas!
You really make so dramatically many mistakes that it's funny again. You put everything on the varnish, refer to the different liquids...just now I had a sip of beer in my mouth, now I wiped my kitchen. You are heartbreakingly funny. Ui, my laptop I can also clean the same. Thanks a lot
Bahahaha! I’m an idiot. It’s not my fault!
omg Jay you crack me up! id recommend changing your oil again after you used the flush and buy a set of ramps they are 50 bucks at harbor freight.
Hahaha! Merry Christmas, Dave!
Merry Christmas to you as well Jay!
The David Attenborough of DYI Porsche. ...or maybe Walter White? "the gloves for my other hobby"
Hahahahahahha!
Can you do a video on replacing the rotor in the distributor cap?
Might be worth buying some socket versions of hex and torque tools would allow you to get a bit more force when you undo them.
Yes. I think so! Merry Christmas!
That was distilled water right? Oil filter, it's 3/4 turn by hand after the gasket touches. That oil also has the clear flush fluid in it so less black lol. Gotta run the engine about 30 sec, then let the oil settle to chk the level. Double chk when cold the next day like you did. Def know the oil quantity spec. The diff needed a longer wrench and prob a tap or two on the bolt and then wrench. Really important to change.
Thank you!
On oil changes - NOTE: ALL MY OPINION... 1. I really didn't like the 'old' oil's color. If it were my car, I'd run it with your new oil & change again sometime between 500-1k miles, including new filter. 2. Did you allow estimate on oil capacity to include the filter? It's quite possible the oil was low as the filter filled up... 3. Funnels are your friends when doing oil changes... 4. tie a string around a finger to remember a new crush washer. In sum, have fun, & treat the car well.
Ha! I have ordered a string! Thanks for the help and advice, Peder!
Your last check for transmission fluid level once hot should be done with engine running and transmission in neutral, this is where you should see level between min and max lines. I believe you did it with engine stopped, you might then be way too low on fluid and may (will) encounter transmission problems.
I did both actually so eventually got it just right. I then also had a professional do it for me.
Dark red burning smell in the trans fluid is when you worry.
No worries here then!
Can you do a video on resetting the timing?
The arrogance in me thinks that I can DEFINITELY do this. The realist in me thinks YOU’VE GOT TO BE KIDDING!
Nice work, I think a lift would help, but pricy. Was it fun and games getting it up on the stands.
It was! Ugh! Lol! Merry Christmas!
@JAY READ there is something futuristic about the 928. Even now, I love the shape of the door. I just think spaceship. The scratch on the front will polish out!
“We are the Pilgrims, master; we shall go. Always a little further; it may be. Beyond that last blue mountain barred with snow."
I think this was written with you, and not the SAS, in mind.
Yes, that’s perfect and my efforts on an oil change equate perfectly with those of the SAS, you’re right. 😂 Merry Christmas!
Video of the damage fix coming soon?
Yes, Saturday, all being well!
Do you still have the 996?
Really enjoyed watching someone else struggle underneath a car for a change instead of me. Ive never seen a oil fill reservoir underneath a car before. How much are those lifts they sell in Costco that you drive over and it lifts the whole car from the underside?
Cheers Brian! Quick Jacks? Not sure about those. I’d want a bigger lift. I think mid rise scissor lift will be better!
Dude, those fenders are aluminun. You should try not to slap things down on them. You need a cheater bar for the diff plugs or possibly a tap with a hammer. If you shift through the gears after the initial trans reservior fill the 15 minute drive and top up wouldn't be needed. Clean your alternator wiring! Tighten up your pan bolts to stop pan leaks without major pan removal service. Replace your steering reservior to pump hose. Steering boots need replacement as well.
I didn’t slap anthing down on them. No space for a cheater bar. A top up wasn’t needed. Pan is getting a new gasket and being done properly. I’m getting a new steering rack, reservoir and hoses and boots. All in the plan, dude!
Think your beginning to lose your mind😂
That happened some time ago actually. We’re in the mid phase now. 😂
this is funny but kinda painful to watch - considering that is my current dream car
You must get one!
You kvetched a little bit about having an automatic, but, honestly, you would NOT want to do a clutch job on the 928. The Benz 4-speed auto is much easier to live with.
Yes, fair. It’s a bit of a dithering box but I suppose it’s convenient.
At the 5 min mark when you scream in pain is your car getting back at you for putting all sorts of sh*t on your guard without any protection. Now that you have got the paintwork fixed put some protection down before you start working. PLEASE.
This is fair, I think! Haha! Thank you!
“Other thing I like to do over the weekend”. 🤦🏻♂️ too much info.
HAHAHAHA!
Can you do a video on replacing the rotor in the distributor cap?
I can try!