[superskid]

I have a 2001 Boxster S that I purchased last year and would like to do an oil change on it myself instead of paying so much at the dealer. I have a Jetta that I have been doing for years so figure I'll stick with the German engineering. I do have a couple questions though.

1.) The article on this site says to raise the left side of the car, so I put both the front and the rear on jack stands then go under and pull the drain plug? Do I have to lower the car to let it drain properly or will it drain with the left side higher? Seems to me lots of oil would not drain with it raised.

2.) I have always gone by the electronic gauge on the dash, when I look at the actual dipstick it has a big rubber end, where on this do I want the oil level to be?

3.) I am located in Northern Canada (Edmonton) so I only get to drive the car 6 months a year max, what weight of Mobil 1 (or maybe other brand) Oil is recommended?

4.) Lastly, I assume this is the best place for me to order all the parts necessary? Even with me located in Canada?

Thanks!!

EDIT: Oh I should add that I had an oil change done at the beginning of May, and now the electronic gauge when I first turn the car on is down to either 1 bar or 2. Is this a little fast for it to be low on oil? I park the car in my driveway and there is NOT a single drop on it?