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How do I change the oil on the Porsche 911 turbo 2003
Looks like the 1998-2004 generation of the 911 is commonly referred to as the 996. I managed to dig up a video of someone showing you how to change the oil. The owner’s manual says you need 7.9 quarts of 0W-40 oil, and shows you where the filler cap is on page 207.
From the Porsche Dealer literature: ‘‘‘Maintenance Schedule – 911 Carrera (996), 911 Turbo (996), Boxster (986) (USA/Canadian Vehicles Only) Required Maintenance and Lubrication Service – See Technical Manual, Binder 0, Section 03 - Maintenance Yearly maintenance intended for vehicles driven less than 9000 miles per year.’’ No oil change is required for this service. However, an oil and filter change is required at least every 2 years for vehicles not receiving a scheduled major maintenance. Yearly maintenance for vehicles driven more than 9000 miles per year, wait and perform the 15,000 mile maintenance at the scheduled mileage interval. ❏ Diagnosis system: Read out fault memory ❏ Underside of vehicle & engine compartment: Visual inspection for leaks (oils & fluids) & chafing (wires, lines & hoses) Check that the underbody paneling is securely fastened – replace any damaged and/or missing panels ❏ Radiators and air inlets: Visual inspection for external debris and blockage ❏ Power-assisted steering: Check fluid level ❏ Engine: Check oil level ❏ Brake hoses and lines: Visual inspection for signs of damage, correct routing and corrosion ❏ Brake fluid: Check level ❏ Steering gear: Visual inspection of the bellows for signs of damage ❏ Tie rod ends: Check play and dust boots ❏ Axle joints: Check play, visual inspection of the dust boots for signs of damage ❏ Drive shafts: Visual inspection of the boots for leaks and signs of damage ❏ Tires and spare wheel: Check condition and tire pressure ❏ Check firewall and cabrio section body drains for debris ❏ Vehicle lights: Check operation. All headlights: Check alignment ❏ Horn: Check operation ❏ All other electrical equipment as well as indicator and warning lights: Check operation During road or dynamometer test: ❏ Remote control, front seats, foot brake & parking brake (also operating travel), engine, clutch, steering, transmission, ParkAssist, automatic speed control, TC/PSM switches, heater, air-conditioning system & instruments: Check operation ❏ Oils, fluids: Visual inspection for leaks ‘‘‘Minor maintenance at 15 000, 45 000, 75 000, 105 000 miles etc. / 24 000, 72 000, 120 000, 168 000 km etc.’’’ ❏ Change engine oil: (oil filter change is not required) ❏ Air Filter: Check the air filter condition, and if necessary, replace ❏ Diagnosis system: Read out fault memory ❏ Underside of vehicle & engine compartment: Visual inspection for leaks (oils & fluids) & chafing (wires, lines & hoses) Check that the underbody paneling is securely fastened – replace any damaged and/or missing panels ❏ Power-assisted steering: Check fluid level ❏ Coolant hoses: Check condition. Radiators and air inlets: Visual inspection for external debris and blockage ❏ Coolant: Check level and antifreeze protection level ❏ Pollen filter: Replace filter element ❏ Brake hoses and lines: Visual inspection for signs of damage, correct routing and corrosion ❏ Brake fluid: Check level ❏ Drive shafts: Visual inspection of the boots for leaks and signs of damage ❏ Tires and spare wheel: Check condition and tire pressure ❏ Check firewall and cabrio section body drains for debris ❏ Door locks, lid locks & safety hook of the front lid: Check to ensure that they are adjusted and function properly ❏ Check inner release of front luggage compartment on 2002-on vehicles (‘03-on Boxster). See Technical Manual, Section 03-5.1. ❏ Vehicle lights: Check operation ❏ All headlights: Check alignment ❏ Horn: Check operation ❏ Windshield washer, headlight washer: Check fluid level, nozzle settings, and antifreeze protection level ❏ All other electrical equipment as well as indicator and warning lights: Check operation
