How to carry out replacement: Oil Filter 3.4 Carrera Porsche 911 996 Coupe
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How to change engine oil and filter on PORSCHE 911 Coupe (996) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Oil Filter on your PORSCHE 911
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 20000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Tools
Replacement: engine oil and filter – PORSCHE 911 (996). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
All-purpose cleaning spray
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 19
Drive socket # 30
Ratchet wrench
Funnel
Oil drain pan
Fender cover
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Replacement: engine oil and filter – PORSCHE 911 (996). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
  • Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.
  • Please note: all work on the car – PORSCHE 911 (996) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the hood.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Unscrew the oil filler plug.
  2. Step 4
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    Pull up the oil dipstick.
  3. Step 5
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – PORSCHE 911 (996). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    The vehicle must be on even keel, and if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.All works should be done with the engine cooled down.
    Step 6
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    Put a waste oil container with at least 4 l capacity under the drainage hole.
  4. Step 7
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  5. Step 8
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    Unscrew the drain plug. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 9
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    Drain the used oil.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – PORSCHE 911 (996). AUTODOC recommends:
    Caution! The oil may be hot.
  7. Step 10
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    Clean the oil filter. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  8. Step 11
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    Unscrew the oil filter. Use a drive socket #30. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 12
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    Remove the oil filter.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – PORSCHE 911 (996). Professionals recommend:
    Move up the container. The oil starts to drain out of the drainage hole immediately after you have removed the oil filter.
  10. Step 13
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    Clean the oil filter seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  11. Step 14
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    Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
  12. Step 15
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    Install a new oil filter.
  13. Step 16
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    Tighten the oil filter. Remember to observe the recommended tightening torque. Use a drive socket #30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 23 Nm torque.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
  14. Step 17
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
  15. Step 18
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    Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 28 nm torque.
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