DIY Porsche Boxster Oil Change - Save Money

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Performing a Porsche Boxster oil change (with filter change) is one of the easiest DIY maintenance items you can do on your Boxster which saves a good deal of money. This video clearly shows the process along with other little tips.
Here are links to some of the tools and Porsche Boxster oil change parts you'll need for your Boxster 986 oil & filter change:
-Oil filter: amzn.to/31oHNSd
-Drain plug washer: amzn.to/3baizex
- Oil filter wrench: amzn.to/2OmSDCT
- Oil Catch Basin: amzn.to/2vQ7Ndq
- 8mm Hex Socket 3/8" drive: amzn.to/2RYRHqz
- Floor creeper: amzn.to/3153g2O
My other Boxster 986 DIY service videos:
- How to put your 986 into service mode: • How To Put Your Boxste...
- Air filter change & MAF sensor cleaning: • DIY Boxster 986 Air Fi...
- How to lift your Porsche Boxster: • How to Lift a Porsche ...
- Replacing sparkplugs & coil packs: • How To Replace Spark P...
- Changing Brake Pads & Rotors: • DIY Porsche Brake Job:...
- Flushing & bleeding the brake fluid: • DIY Porsche Boxster Br...
- Changing/flushing the coolant/antifreeze: • DIY Porsche Boxster Co...
- How to replace the water pump & thermostat: • Porsche Boxster 986 Wa...
- Cleaning the radiators & condensers: • DIY Porsche 986 Radiat...
- How to change the Litronic D2S HID headlamp bulb: • Easy Porsche Boxster H...
Video Chapter Time Index:
- Intro 0:00
- Removing rear wheels - optional 1:25
- Removing the oil drain plug & draining the oil 3:44
- Drain plug & oil filter discussion 5:34
- Refit drain plug and quick visual inspection under car 7:11
- Removing the oil filter housing from engine 9:36
- Inspecting the oil filter 11:02
- Fitting new oil filter into the filter housing 12:24
- Refitting oil filter housing to engine 13:47
- Refilling new oil 15:10
- Confirming correct oil level 17:05
- Conclusion & oil recovery tip 18:11
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@BourneAccident 7 лет назад

Had no idea about the rod for tire changing. Thanks.

@engineer17151 4 года назад

Great DIY video John ... probably worth mentioning, after the refill of oil and the engine starts the oil pump will fill the filter housing depleting the max level by about half a litre, and topup will be required after a roadtest to maintain the required max oil level, as you recommend. ;)

@Nohndl 2 года назад

I am interested in purchasing a Boxster model and became curious about maintenance items such as self oil changes. Your video was very helpful in that you showed me all around the undercarriage, which I haven't seen before. I am no longer intimidated about maintaining a Porsche the way I have my other vehicles in seeing that it's different but still similar. Thanks for such a thorough service video.

@Rchelicopterfun 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful.

@bebechar1 6 лет назад

Valuable and helpful demonstration. Cheers

@fjnicholas3145 3 года назад

Done a Great Job, as being a new owner of my self on a Boxster 986/1998, still wondered I should be lucky after a 95780 miles and not to find bits on the filter, wish me luck!

@nirniro1 2 года назад

Thank you so much I always thought I need to get under the soft top to do oils service 👍👍👍 Next time I’ll do it myself 🙏🏻🙏🏻

@sinoperture 7 лет назад

Nice vid. Enjoyed it a lot. Also loved the recognition that there is more than one country in the world. My 981 doesn't have dipstick. Just the meter on the dash.

@kevshalley2720 4 года назад

Great video very informative and to the point best I’ve seen actually. Ive just bought a 1998 Boxster and want to do the work myself as well so ill be watching your vids before a start for sure Thanks again

@Rchelicopterfun 4 года назад

Glad it will help.

@regsparkes6507 11 месяцев назад

Good information here. A couple of 'shop' tips for you, I hope you don't mind ) Shop Towels are or can be, expensive, I use old CLEAN tee shirts and other ( similar ) under garments that would otherwise be thrown out. That type of cloth is a great oil soaker. On the oil filter canister, I place a 'rare earth' magnet to trap any ferrous metal chips that might be in the engine oil. Then when the cannister is removed and cleaned, the magnet can be put back on for the new filer. This will work on the disposable oil filters too, and I can assure you that magnet does trap and catch metal bits too. I also catch that pesky drain plug in a simple kitchen type sieve as i let the oil and plug fall through it into the waster oil catch pan. I enjoyed this video, and I watched this as I will be changing the oil and filter in my Buddy's Boxster in a month or so.

@MrGreencheetah 6 лет назад

Very well done!

@petesmith3923 5 месяцев назад

John - When I change my oil filter, I first break it loose with a wrench so that it is still not leaking but removable by hand. Then I put a Gallon Ziplock Storage Bag over the oil filter and then remove the oil filter. It's alot less messy!

@sunset986S 7 лет назад

Thanks I learned a lot watching this! Also I find it hard to see the water level using that white plastic window inside the rear trunk just below the oil fill cap.

@ramabamaboomboom 5 лет назад

Great video THANKS

@andr0373 3 года назад

Thanks for the video, just picked up a 1999 boxster and looking to do a change.

@Rchelicopterfun 3 года назад

Have fun with it 🙂

@bcut 4 года назад

well done friend. thank you :)

@danajurick1226 Год назад

Very clear. Thanks

@Rchelicopterfun Год назад

Glad it was helpful

@bobratu9029 2 года назад

when the oil is hot is LESS viscous.Thank you for the video.

@Rchelicopterfun 2 года назад

@Bo Bratu - Correct; slip of the tongue (or brain) - my bad 🙃

@Aberryinga 7 месяцев назад

Fill filter housing with oil prior to installing is best practice. IMO

@Rchelicopterfun 7 месяцев назад

Yep, to each their own.

@andrewm6363 6 лет назад

Great video series on the Boxster. I have been driving cars, motorcycles boats, and storing them for more then 30 years. The only thing I disagree with is that oil should always be changed before the engine is stored. Reason is, when the engine runs it contaminates the oil. It is that contaminated oil that will cause problems with the bearings if left in the engine over the winter.

@Rchelicopterfun 6 лет назад

You know, I used to think that way as well, and followed the same practice religiously with her car. That is until several years back when I sent a sample of oil from this car in for an oil analysis after draining it for the annual "winter storage" oil change. The test came back with flying colors; even stating the oil could be used for another driving season without issue. I still can't quite bring myself to running the same oil for two years in her car, but an oil analysis doesn't lie. For the fairly low cost however, I still change it every spring. It's nice knowing the oil in it during winter is still good and it will be running for the summer with fresh stuff. Of course everyone's situation is different, and please folks, don't follow my "after winter storage" oil change advise without your own data from an analysis to support and back your change time/interval decision. Short trips vs long, storage conditions, type of oil, synthetic vs conventional, volume of oil in engine (this little dry sump flat 6 holds a lot @ 9L), driving conditions, etc. There are simply so many variables, no two cars will experience identical usable oil life. I totally agree, if there is a good deal of moisture in the engine from short little trips all summer long; then yes, sitting all winter like that would be a very bad thing. Just going through the summer with the engine in that "hydrated" state would be very bad for the internals. This car rarely sees short daily drives however as it's her weekend toy; and before storage, it always get a good long last fun highway drive before going to bed for the winter. I've found more times than not, what we all used to follow due to tradition or convention, is not much better than hearsay. Perhaps in years gone by when lubrication technology was not where it is today, the "before winter storage" oil change was more critical; but given this car's particular usage, storage environment, synthetic, amount, etc. the data from an oil analysis is king and what I now trust & follow. If we all want to sure about something, the best way is from measurable, verifiable, and repeatable evidence :-)

@petesmith3923 5 месяцев назад

I would agree with Andrew if the oil was at the end of its useful life, but changing it at probably less than its half life, it shouldn't matter when you change it.

5 лет назад

Good afternoon, what would be the measurement of the aluminum ring of the oil plug? regards

@vanister83 5 лет назад

You can buy the original part at any Porsche dealer for less than 2 bucks

@brandonbentley8532 6 лет назад

I use 15w50 Redline oil, engine loves it. I only drive my car in summer.Redline is awesome oil. Mobil 1 is good but not like Redline for heat resistance.

@vladimiralvarez1162 6 лет назад

brandon bentley have you ever heard of “ sweptco”? My mechanic used that oil on my boxter 2001

@brandonbentley8532 6 лет назад

Vladimir Marley yup, your mechanic sounds like he knows porsches pretty well. I use swepcos geartrans oil in my transmission. Go to a porsche get together and talk to the fanatical guys, they know their stuff! Porsche Boxster are just awesome cars, let's us working stiffs get a taste of a real sports car.

@smd3697 5 лет назад

Curious question... does the oil go from the outside of the filter then in and thru the center of the filter back to the motor / reservoir? Thanks.

@Rchelicopterfun 5 лет назад

Yes - as with almost all automotive oil filters, oil flow is from outside of can through the filtering media toward the center.

@Wowwow-wl3kx 2 года назад

how did you lift porsche ? and how tall??

@pet007me 4 года назад

2000 Porsche Boxster Cabriolet 2D how to change head gasket please let me know if that easy or not

@Rchelicopterfun 4 года назад

hard & $$$$ - engine out repair.

@stampedetrail2003 2 года назад

I think best practices is to change oil before storage because old oil tends to be more acidic, eats away at seals and gaskets. Not that I do this, but that's why, as I understand.

@vladimiralvarez1162 6 лет назад

My mechanic changed my AOS cause it was off on the idle ..after I had to change the clutch and IMS bearing ...it’s running good but it’s a bit off on the idle but not as much as before ..

@brandonbentley8532 6 лет назад

Vladimir Marley actually it sounds like your idle control valve, they get sticky with time and it makes you idle do weird stuff, especially when it's cold. Porsche, BMWs and many other german cars used the same idle control in the 90s and early 2000s. It's also quite easy to change.

@brandonbentley8532 6 лет назад

Vladimir Marley oh and good job taking care of the IMS during your clutch job, it's the only thing to really worry about with these amazing cars.

@vladimiralvarez1162 6 лет назад

brandon bentley thanks much for the response and thanks ..I love driving my boxter and enjoy driving it and like your vid regarding the oil change ....

@vladimiralvarez1162 6 лет назад

brandon bentley question ....my mechanic used “ sweptco “ ? Oil ..when he did the oil change ....I drive it everyday but not far ..it’s my daily driver ..now that being said ..do I change it more often than to wait the 5 thusand miles as it’s require

@brandonbentley8532 6 лет назад

Vladimir Marley Well I change mine every 3000. 5000 isn't terrible high, way better then porches insane 15000. Oil is cheap, engines arent. I always do the filter too. Also highly recommend a magnetic drain plug for both engine and transmission.

@brandonbentley8532 6 лет назад

I use a magnetic drain plug myself also. I replace the whole filter housing with the filter, new housing from Porsche comes with a filter too!

@marshallweaver6899 5 лет назад

Always a great idea with the drain plug.

@user-dr5zw1px6e Год назад

what type or size of filter wrench is needed?

@Rchelicopterfun Год назад

See link in description (74mm).

@prso88 2 года назад

Hello, how you lift up a car?

@Rchelicopterfun 2 года назад

Links are in the description to all my Boxster service videos including how to lift one up.

@tommycorbet 2 года назад

Couldn't hurt to know the size of the oil filter housing removal "socket"!🤔

@Rchelicopterfun 2 года назад

In description

@tommycorbet 2 года назад

@@Rchelicopterfun What description?

@Rchelicopterfun 2 года назад

Are you just trolling me now? The description under the video - you know like every single RU-vid video has.

@marshallweaver6899 5 лет назад

No mention of wrench size or quarts that will be flowing?!?!!

@Rchelicopterfun 5 лет назад

Tool sizes are listed in the description which is mentioned @ 0:46 and I do mention what size to use in the video @ 1:00. I also state in the video how many L of oil when I'm filling it back up (9L @ 17:32); however because different engine sizes and transmission types are available, that amount will vary between 986's. As I clearly state in the video @ 15:30 "check your owners manual" for quantity and viscosity. Simple stuff...

@metalguyn 4 года назад

why would you use 0w40 in canada???? 0w is for WARM WEATHER ONLY!! you need at least 10-15 w 40.the W in oil literally stands for winter. FAIL

@Rchelicopterfun 4 года назад

Talk about FAIL. You better do a little more research before spouting off nonsense. First off, 0W is specifically for cold climates, not hot. 0W40 flows much better on start up when cold than 10W40 would. Once it's hot, it behaves like a 40 weight oil. That is after all what a multi-grade oil is designed to do. So that is 1st reason I use it. The primary reason I use 0W40 in our climate is because that is exactly what Porsche recommends right in the owner's manual as well as what the stealership recommends. We have had this car for 20 years now and it always gets 0W40 oil - period! If I lived in a warmer climate where the temps got consistently above 20C and never below 0C, it might get 10W40. Warmer than that, maybe even 15W50. That is why I specifically mention in the video to "check your owners manual" for the correct viscosity range for your specific climate.

@dracojdh 4 года назад

Where in Canada is this car driven?

@philipparker4625 4 года назад

@@dracojdh Generally on the road

@richardsealey3626 2 года назад

0w/40 is for cold climates as it circulates much quicker in a cold engine. "W", winter, refers to cold weather viscosity, the lower this number is the less viscous the oil will be at low temperatures....................