Thanks for this. I've a 1996 993 C2 iris blue metallic, 66,000 miles, 6-speed manny tranny, varioram. No CEL, no oil leaks. I do 99% of the maintenance myself.
That's awesome! Iris Blue is definitely a stunning color. Doing your own maintenance is simply entertaining, and you save a few bucks! Thanks for the comment.
hello geralds,, to check level oil in dip stick is very difficult. i have change my sensor oil form the tank, but the displey on board doesnt work, do u have an idea please? the displayer on board is disfunctioned?
@vincentcardo192 Even with 8 to 10 qts of oil, the needle might budge to the 1/4 mark on a warmed up engine. Assuming the gage is good, then check the fuse box / fuses to make sure you've power (key on but engine off). I hate to say this but if everything forward of the sensor is 'good', then you need to backtrack. Pull the right rear wheel, cover, etc. Check the electrical connector of the 'new' oil sensor, etc. It's very probable that it's not the 'new' sensor, assuming it's 'new'. So don't just go pulling it out of the tank just to look at it.
gotta love german over engineering. rather, porsche stubborn refusal to evolve the design of the engine packaging and cooling system. The only thing going for the 993 was purely aesthetic design. everything else is truly a labor of love. the oil change on my e36 m3 (competitor of the era), took only 10 mins for the oil change and literally involved changing the filter (top of the engine bay) and draining the oil from the already exposed pan.
In a sense, I'm on board with you. Oil changes in the 993 are pretty difficult! Let's just say you win some, you lose some. No car is perfect! I enjoyed reading about your M3. I've done an oil change on my friends E36 M3, and it really was as easy as you say it is. Fortunately, in the 996 and onwards, the oil changes are just as easy. Thanks for the comment!
Nice video. The commenter means you don’t turn the car off to check dip stick. Leave the engine at idle for all oil checks, from both the gauge and the dip stick.
Thoughtful video, but it seems to have omitted something. At about 8:00, you already have the crankcase drain plug removed, without showing us the process to access that. A few other Qs and comments: 1) Do you have a suggestion for keeping the crankcase oil from spilling out over the chassis or suspension parts? 2) Is that magnetic drain nut a factory part, or an aftermarket? 3) Is this a C2S or C4S? 4) The engine area looks a bit different from other 993s I've seen, especially the "shroud" over the driver's side hood arm - is that a mod? 5) Is there a reason you pour oil in at 7:45 before before removing the second drain plug and draining all the oil? 6) The factory manual for the 1997 993 specifies to check the oil level with the dipstick while the engine is idling. My mechanic suggests that when checking the oil level with the dipstick (the most reliable reading), to place the dipstick against a clean shop towel b/c the oil is difficult to see on that narrow dipstick. Thanks for your video and feedback.
Hey! Thanks for the comment. I'll be honest, it's been quite a while since I made this video, so I've since forgotten most of the details and specifics of the process and the car itself. I'll try my best to answer to answer your questions - As for the crankcase oil, there really is no way around it, you'll make a mess of things. It's a quirky design flaw to have put it directly above the chassis, but, alas, that was Porsche's thinking in the 90's. As far as I remember, I believe the magnetic drain plugs were aftermarket. Levi's car was a base Carrera 2. Regarding the engine bay and any modifications, Levi did change a few parts for some aftermarket ones, but I really can't say for sure which ones. To answer number 5, that was simply me splicing the video - I thought it'd be a good place to insert that clip of me mentioning Levi's channel - I actually didn't notice him pouring oil; I can understand why the timeline would confuse you - fear not, that clip was out of order for the sake of me finding a good spot to put the clip in the video somewhere. Levi has changed his oil a few times, and he's noticed that the computer usually reads pretty accurately, and that the dipstick would be redundant to check. The car does it for you, so no need to manually do it as well, basically. He also wasn't worried about bore-scoring or anything, so he didn't go out of his way to check the condition of the old oil. He takes very good care of his car! I hope I answered everything; I tried my best, like I said, it's been a while since this video! I appreciate you watching.
Tell the owner the following: 1.Remove and store the lower engine pan. 2. Buy and install the LN magnetic drain plugs in lieu of the factory drain plugs. Superior! 3. No!!! 5W-40 especially in TX. The 5w is too thin for air cooled The owners manual say’s 15w-50. In fact, the Porsche Classic oil is 10w-60.
The Germans actually were ahead of the curve in most aspects of technology at the time of both World War One and Two! With names such as Daimler-Benz, Porsche tanks, and BMW planes, they could fend off the allies for more than 5 years. However, the 993 is no different in terms of technological prowess. It was the most advanced car when unveiled in 1995, and the fashion in which Porsche packaged everything into such a small car is a feat in itself. The engineering in the 993 is a sight to behold, and has been well appreciated for almost 30 years now.
Great answer! And nice vid. I learned a lot from this. I own a 95 C2. These cars are pretty much bulletproof and a joy to drive. Keep up the good work!
this was Porsche being stubborn (kicking and screaming from going to a more efficient water/coolant cool design). Nearly bankrupted them in the 90s until they finally caught up with the rest of their german brethren (BMW/Mercedes) in the 2000s with the intro of the 996.
Thanks for this.
I've a 1996 993 C2 iris blue metallic, 66,000 miles, 6-speed manny tranny, varioram. No CEL, no oil leaks.
I do 99% of the maintenance myself.
That's awesome! Iris Blue is definitely a stunning color. Doing your own maintenance is simply entertaining, and you save a few bucks! Thanks for the comment.
hello geralds,, to check level oil in dip stick is very difficult. i have change my sensor oil form the tank, but the displey on board doesnt work, do u have an idea please? the displayer on board is disfunctioned?
@vincentcardo192 Even with 8 to 10 qts of oil, the needle might budge to the 1/4 mark on a warmed up engine. Assuming the gage is good, then check the fuse box / fuses to make sure you've power (key on but engine off).
I hate to say this but if everything forward of the sensor is 'good', then you need to backtrack. Pull the right rear wheel, cover, etc. Check the electrical connector of the 'new' oil sensor, etc.
It's very probable that it's not the 'new' sensor, assuming it's 'new'. So don't just go pulling it out of the tank just to look at it.
Come-on Guys the Lug Nuts are Aluminum!
You’re nuts are plastic 😂
gotta love german over engineering. rather, porsche stubborn refusal to evolve the design of the engine packaging and cooling system. The only thing going for the 993 was purely aesthetic design. everything else is truly a labor of love. the oil change on my e36 m3 (competitor of the era), took only 10 mins for the oil change and literally involved changing the filter (top of the engine bay) and draining the oil from the already exposed pan.
In a sense, I'm on board with you. Oil changes in the 993 are pretty difficult! Let's just say you win some, you lose some. No car is perfect! I enjoyed reading about your M3. I've done an oil change on my friends E36 M3, and it really was as easy as you say it is. Fortunately, in the 996 and onwards, the oil changes are just as easy. Thanks for the comment!
hello i have the same car. to check the oil level with the long dipstick, its engine hot and running. not engine stop dude :)
Yes exactly! When we turned the engine on for the last time the engine was nice and hot; completely up to temperature!
@@MotoRevs Its ok:) i think u just wanna show the method to check the oil level :) is OK , good :) !!!
Thanks for your support!
Nice video. The commenter means you don’t turn the car off to check dip stick. Leave the engine at idle for all oil checks, from both the gauge and the dip stick.
Thoughtful video, but it seems to have omitted something. At about 8:00, you already have the crankcase drain plug removed, without showing us the process to access that. A few other Qs and comments: 1) Do you have a suggestion for keeping the crankcase oil from spilling out over the chassis or suspension parts? 2) Is that magnetic drain nut a factory part, or an aftermarket? 3) Is this a C2S or C4S? 4) The engine area looks a bit different from other 993s I've seen, especially the "shroud" over the driver's side hood arm - is that a mod? 5) Is there a reason you pour oil in at 7:45 before before removing the second drain plug and draining all the oil? 6) The factory manual for the 1997 993 specifies to check the oil level with the dipstick while the engine is idling. My mechanic suggests that when checking the oil level with the dipstick (the most reliable reading), to place the dipstick against a clean shop towel b/c the oil is difficult to see on that narrow dipstick. Thanks for your video and feedback.
Hey! Thanks for the comment. I'll be honest, it's been quite a while since I made this video, so I've since forgotten most of the details and specifics of the process and the car itself. I'll try my best to answer to answer your questions - As for the crankcase oil, there really is no way around it, you'll make a mess of things. It's a quirky design flaw to have put it directly above the chassis, but, alas, that was Porsche's thinking in the 90's. As far as I remember, I believe the magnetic drain plugs were aftermarket. Levi's car was a base Carrera 2. Regarding the engine bay and any modifications, Levi did change a few parts for some aftermarket ones, but I really can't say for sure which ones. To answer number 5, that was simply me splicing the video - I thought it'd be a good place to insert that clip of me mentioning Levi's channel - I actually didn't notice him pouring oil; I can understand why the timeline would confuse you - fear not, that clip was out of order for the sake of me finding a good spot to put the clip in the video somewhere. Levi has changed his oil a few times, and he's noticed that the computer usually reads pretty accurately, and that the dipstick would be redundant to check. The car does it for you, so no need to manually do it as well, basically. He also wasn't worried about bore-scoring or anything, so he didn't go out of his way to check the condition of the old oil. He takes very good care of his car! I hope I answered everything; I tried my best, like I said, it's been a while since this video! I appreciate you watching.
Tell the owner the following:
1.Remove and store the lower engine pan.
2. Buy and install the LN magnetic drain plugs in lieu of the factory drain plugs. Superior!
3. No!!! 5W-40 especially in TX. The 5w is too thin for air cooled The owners manual say’s 15w-50. In fact, the Porsche Classic oil is 10w-60.
Titanium lug nuts are a relatively common modification for these cars.
Really?? I'd've never guessed. That's pretty cool!
Good job 🎉
Thank you!!
1:45 They are Magnesium.
Thank you for the comment! That really explains it. Really cool stuff, those nuts.
I recognized Levi's license plate ;)
Haha! It's a very distinctive plate.
Thanks for the vid. 🙏🏿😊
Thanks for watching! Glad I could help.
the fact that the lower body decals are peeling in the wheel well (at 9:40) is triggering me.
Did you do anything to hold the front wheels from rolling forward? Wheel chocks?
If I remember correctly, we did in fact use chocks.
Cool vid!! I like how you included as much details as possible pretty sure this is going to help a lot of people out there! Keep it up
Thank you! I really do hope I help someone out there, or maybe just to entertain someone wondering how to change the oil on a 993...
Great vid super cool car!!
Thank you, Kavi! I agree, super neat 911.
Well Done 🤙
Thank you! I appreciate the support.
Magnesium lug nuts
That's so strange! I've never seen this before. Thanks for the comment!
nice car
Isn't it awesome? I've always wanted a 993 myself.
this vid has cured my desire for a 993. could this kind of engineering have been a reason why Germany lost the war?
The Germans actually were ahead of the curve in most aspects of technology at the time of both World War One and Two! With names such as Daimler-Benz, Porsche tanks, and BMW planes, they could fend off the allies for more than 5 years. However, the 993 is no different in terms of technological prowess. It was the most advanced car when unveiled in 1995, and the fashion in which Porsche packaged everything into such a small car is a feat in itself. The engineering in the 993 is a sight to behold, and has been well appreciated for almost 30 years now.
Great answer! And nice vid. I learned a lot from this. I own a 95 C2. These cars are pretty much bulletproof and a joy to drive. Keep up the good work!
Thank you! Take care of that C2, they're creeping up in value. I appreciate the comment and support!
this was Porsche being stubborn (kicking and screaming from going to a more efficient water/coolant cool design). Nearly bankrupted them in the 90s until they finally caught up with the rest of their german brethren (BMW/Mercedes) in the 2000s with the intro of the 996.
To much complicated
It is rather difficult to change the oil, isn't it? Thanks for watching!