Changing oil in 87 Carrara

RockinRonF · 07-23-2003, 07:38 PM

Isnt there a technical artile page on changing oil on this site?? I cant find it. I have been changing my own oil for years but never on a 911. I was looking for a little guidance.
Thanks
RockinRonF

buttjoint · 07-23-2003, 07:43 PM

Use the search feature above and enter oil change and that should help you.

fogcity · 07-23-2003, 08:31 PM

Bags and bags of kitty litter have something to do with it, I've heard

Sonic dB · Sonic dB's Garage

Its the same as any other car, except you have to drain the oil resevoir and the sum under the motor. Very easy... be careful not to overfill the engine...do 8-9 quarts at first and then add from there until the level is between the dots on the stick when the engine is warm and running on level gound. Got that?

island911 · 07-23-2003, 10:06 PM

And on draining; have a catch pan large enough to hold the volume . .. ~3gallons.

jrdavid68 · 07-23-2003, 10:10 PM

http://www.101projects.com/

Buy our host's book.

nostatic · nostatic's Garage

remember that there are two drain plugs (or one and a sump cover depending on the year). You cannot imagine how quickly the oil comes out when you pull the oil tank plug. REALLY fast. Have a big catch pan that can handle fast flow/big volume.

Don't forget to replace the plugs before filling, and use new crush washers.

Wil Ferch · 07-24-2003, 04:42 AM

Even better, as I've posted before..is to use Fumoto forged brass drain valves ( teflon lined stainless steel balls....very nice piece). For both the tank ( 22mm) and sideways location on 3.2 engines ( 20 mm). Doesn't work well for the engine case sump vertical location of SC's because of ground clearance problems.
No crush washers....no dropped oil plugs in the pan...and a nice way to remove just a "smidge" of oil if overfilled.
---Wil Ferch

Rick Lee · Rick Lee's Garage

You will make a big mess on your first oil change, no matter how much you prepare. Thereafter you can do it without spilling a drop. Nothing can prepare you for how fast it drains out and how much of it there is.

RickM · RickM's Garage

Wil,

Any suggestions on where to get the drain valves?
Tried a search here but get a CGI error.

Argo · 07-24-2003, 07:06 AM

Tips:
-use new crush washers every time
-use an awl to punch a small hole in the filter after oil is draining; this will release extra oil from filter and leave less to drip on removal. Also, after loosening filter, wrap plastic grocery bag around it and then remove it. Oil will then leak out of the filter into the bag, not on the engine.

Argo
88 Targa

Glasgow 911SC · Glasgow 911SC's Garage

Quote:

You cannot imagine how quickly the oil comes out when you pull the oil tank plug. REALLY fast

I believe it's actually REALLY REALLY REALLY fast!

Wear old clothes doing this!

old_skul · 07-24-2003, 07:15 AM

And don't let the drain plug get into the drain hole of your catch pan. It does a fine job of plugging this hole. Get a pan with a screen.

Trust me on this one. :|

Wil Ferch · 07-24-2003, 07:59 AM

Fumoto valves can be purchased from any number of places like the high-priced Automotion...don't know if our host sells them.
I have an old reference entitled "Fumoto Engr'g Co. of Americal" 425-869-7771 ( fax 425-869-2558). Haven't used it in some time so I don't know if it's current.
--Wil Ferch

Adman · 07-24-2003, 08:20 AM

If you choose to not use the Fumoto valve be certain not to use the large black oil catch pan with the built in funnel and spout. Even if you dont drop the drain plug and block the funnel inlet, the hole in the funnel section of the catch pan is to small to handle the volume of oil being released from the tank. A similiar catch pan comes in yellow and the top is wide open...no built in funnel and has a pour spout. This model works great!
Matthew

Mr9146 · 07-24-2003, 08:44 AM

Here's some real technical advice ...

Drain the tank first, then drain the sump. Do it when the motor is warm, not hot; that way it will drain faster and more completely.

Good luck and,yes, have kitty litter handy.

Glasgow 911SC · Glasgow 911SC's Garage

The Fumoto valve is good. I had one fitted on my oil tank after the threads became a little worn.

Jdub · 07-24-2003, 10:08 AM

For the ideal drain pan set, go to your local thrift store or GoodWill and purchase a 12-pint stainless bowl and a smaller, 6-pint bowl as well. A restaurant supply house will have these as well.

I always clean my pans prior to dumping the oil, putting a small magnet at the bottom and letting them settle overnight then gently lifting and draining the topmost oil to reveal the "harder" stuff at the bottom. The magnet of course attracts the bad stuff for me to inspect.

Rubber gloves are a must. If you have not pulled your sump plate and inspected the screen etc. you should do this. I typically drop the sump plate every five changes to see how it is doing.

John