kevin450 Posted January 10, 2020 Report Share Posted January 10, 2020 just doing my first oil change is ok to it with the rear on ramps or is preferred to be level from front to back to remove as much oil as possible I stands don't have four axle stands only two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sa utah Posted January 10, 2020 Report Share Posted January 10, 2020 My thoughts based on other vehicles is that the car should be level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulQ Posted January 10, 2020 Report Share Posted January 10, 2020 Doesn't really make any difference on my 986. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenman Posted January 10, 2020 Report Share Posted January 10, 2020 You might not quite get the last 100ml of oil I guess. I do mine just on rear ramps but do in a slight incline so car is about level. An oil change will always leave some in the engine and oil lines so it’s just a case of how much you miss. Maybe drain oil on ramps until it stops then put some cloths down and drive off the ramps, let additional small amount drip out then back up to put plug back in etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulQ Posted January 10, 2020 Report Share Posted January 10, 2020 9 minutes ago, Greenman said: Maybe drain oil on ramps until it stops then put some cloths down and drive off the ramps, let additional small amount drip out then back up to put plug back in etc? Don't do this for obvious reasons..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gdaybruce Posted January 10, 2020 Report Share Posted January 10, 2020 27 minutes ago, PaulQ said: Don't do this for obvious reasons..... 🙄😯😬!!! I change mine on rear ramps and judging from the quantity of oil I then need to refill, there is only a tiny amount that doesn't drain. Also, I change mine annually, rather than every two years and the mileage is low so I reckon that I'm well within Porsche's service tolerances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted January 10, 2020 Report Share Posted January 10, 2020 Make sure you have a big enough bowl to catch nearly 10 litres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted January 10, 2020 Report Share Posted January 10, 2020 1 hour ago, PaulQ said: Doesn't really make any difference on my 986. This ^^^ I do all my oil changes on rear ramps only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That986 Posted January 10, 2020 Report Share Posted January 10, 2020 2 hours ago, PaulQ said: Don't do this for obvious reasons..... You mean that the engine will have no oil to lubricate it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveEFI Posted January 10, 2020 Report Share Posted January 10, 2020 2 hours ago, PaulQ said: Doesn't really make any difference on my 986. Since it's a dry sump system, I'd not expect it to matter as much as with a wet sump? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike597 Posted January 10, 2020 Report Share Posted January 10, 2020 31 minutes ago, That986 said: You mean that the engine will have no oil to lubricate it? the thought crossed my mind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted January 10, 2020 Report Share Posted January 10, 2020 3 hours ago, Greenman said: Maybe drain oil on ramps until it stops then put some cloths down and drive off the ramps, let additional small amount drip out then back up to put plug back in etc? When you do drive it off, give it a good revving to clean the old oil out of all the galleys too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberty Posted January 10, 2020 Report Share Posted January 10, 2020 ^^Naughty,naughtiness ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowbos Posted January 10, 2020 Report Share Posted January 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Liberty said: ^^Naughty,naughtiness ^^ We all know Meno is a very naughty boy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zcacogp Posted January 10, 2020 Report Share Posted January 10, 2020 Ramps? Them's luxury, lad! I always use jacks and axle stands. Seems to work fine. (This post slightly exaggerates things. I've only ever done one oil change on my 987.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberty Posted January 10, 2020 Report Share Posted January 10, 2020 4 minutes ago, zcacogp said: ! I always use jacks and axle stands. Seems to work fine. You know how to live.Jacks and axle stands?Luxury, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zcacogp Posted January 10, 2020 Report Share Posted January 10, 2020 1 minute ago, Liberty said: You know how to live.Jacks and axle stands?Luxury, How do you do it then lad? Eat a hole in the dirt to make enough space under the car to get underneath to drain the oil, then drink the oil as refreshment after doing the job? I remember them days. And I was glad to have summat to eat and drink, I tell thee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobbie Posted January 10, 2020 Report Share Posted January 10, 2020 9 hours ago, Greenman said: You might not quite get the last 100ml of oil I guess. I do mine just on rear ramps but do in a slight incline so car is about level. An oil change will always leave some in the engine and oil lines so it’s just a case of how much you miss. Maybe drain oil on ramps until it stops then put some cloths down and drive off the ramps, let additional small amount drip out then back up to put plug back in etc? I thought my advice about not worrying about oil loss when taking the cam cover off was bad, but I think you've taken it to a new level there @Greenman 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninesomething Posted January 20, 2020 Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 Then we had to lick garage floor clean wi our tongues. You try telling that to young people today they wouldn't believe you.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubaregs Posted January 20, 2020 Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 Interesting first post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EeZee Posted January 20, 2020 Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 54 minutes ago, Scubaregs said: Interesting first post. 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted January 20, 2020 Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 1 hour ago, JonSta said: Then we had to lick garage floor clean wi our tongues. You try telling that to young people today they wouldn't believe you.... And got up to do this two hours before we went to bed!, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That986 Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 11 hours ago, bally4563 said: And got up to do this two hours before we went to bed!, 8 days a week.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zcacogp Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 12 hours ago, Scubaregs said: Interesting first post. He'll fit in well. I like him already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninesomething Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 Thank you. I was quite impressed that I hadn't been banned yet.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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