What did you do to/with your 996 today?

FRUNKenstein · Post by **FRUNKenstein** » Tue Apr 28, 2020 8:57 am

He's really no trouble. He'll just drink til he passes out in your front yard.

OceanBlue2000 · Post by **OceanBlue2000** » Tue Apr 28, 2020 12:43 pm

Just ordered some of that there fancy pants Porsche Classic Oil for my next oil change in May. I'm not super interested in having a "what's the best oil" discussion, but if the manufacturer of my car (which should be aware of the engines issues by now) recommends a weight change, I'm inclined to listen especially if one of the advantages of the new weight is performance at high temps. Almost went with the M1 10w-50, but the can is so cool. Sucker.

gnat · Post by **gnat** » Tue Apr 28, 2020 1:11 pm

OceanBlue2000 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 28, 2020 12:43 pm Just ordered some of that there fancy pants Porsche Classic Oil for my next oil change in May. I'm not super interested in having a "what's the best oil" discussion, but if the manufacturer of my car (which should be aware of the engines issues by now) recommends a weight change, I'm inclined to listen especially if one of the advantages of the new weight is performance at high temps. Almost went with the M1 10w-50, but the can is so cool. Sucker.

Pretty sure it is just M1 in a fancy can...

Dr_Strangelove · Post by **Dr_Strangelove** » Tue Apr 28, 2020 1:30 pm

So 5w-50 is what they're saying now for 996s huh?

OceanBlue2000 · Post by **OceanBlue2000** » Tue Apr 28, 2020 1:37 pm

Dr_Strangelove (whew!) wrote: ↑Tue Apr 28, 2020 1:30 pm So 5w-50 is what they're saying now for 996s huh?

Yup! Again, given what I have read contributes to bore scoring (insufficient cooling of certain parts of the engine) I am all aboard with "high temperature performance." Could be bunk, too.

https://www.porsche.com/usa/accessories ... /motoroil/

OceanBlue2000 · Post by **OceanBlue2000** » Tue Apr 28, 2020 1:39 pm

gnat wrote: ↑Tue Apr 28, 2020 1:11 pm
OceanBlue2000 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 28, 2020 12:43 pm Just ordered some of that there fancy pants Porsche Classic Oil for my next oil change in May. I'm not super interested in having a "what's the best oil" discussion, but if the manufacturer of my car (which should be aware of the engines issues by now) recommends a weight change, I'm inclined to listen especially if one of the advantages of the new weight is performance at high temps. Almost went with the M1 10w-50, but the can is so cool. Sucker.
Pretty sure it is just M1 in a fancy can...

It does say "Made in Weissach, Germany" on it! And like I said, I'm a sucker anyway!

Dr_Strangelove · Post by **Dr_Strangelove** » Tue Apr 28, 2020 1:42 pm

The can looks very nice.

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gnat · Post by **gnat** » Tue Apr 28, 2020 1:46 pm

Dropped her's off for some much needed love from the Indy.

Oil change
New PS2s
Finally getting the clock spring replaced after 2 years
State inspection (which is gonna require headlight cleaning)
Finally getting the shaky wing mirrors looked at
Getting the PSM and AWD looked at after it tried to kill me a few months ago
Found the fuel cover hinge broken when I filled it up on the way over, so will get that done too.

If he hurries up I might break $15k spent on the 3 cars this month

32wildbilly · Post by **32wildbilly** » Tue Apr 28, 2020 1:58 pm

Dr_Strangelove (whew!) wrote: ↑Tue Apr 28, 2020 1:42 pm The can looks very nice.

SKU5W50OIL.jpg

I'm stealing from b3 now...

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FRUNKenstein · Post by **FRUNKenstein** » Tue Apr 28, 2020 10:55 pm

32wildbilly wrote: ↑Tue Apr 28, 2020 1:58 pm
Dr_Strangelove (whew!) wrote: ↑Tue Apr 28, 2020 1:42 pm The can looks very nice.

SKU5W50OIL.jpg
I'm stealing from b3 now...
Porsche_classic_oil_funny.jpg

Ha, that’s good.
The only problem I see is that none of the cars pictured on the can have holes in their sides!

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