The 964, and all air cooled 911′s will have the oil filter attached to the side of the oil tank, which is inside the right rear fender (except on the 1972 911, which is further forward), and it is easily accessible from the engine bay.
It is easy to change – the most common error will be the amount of oil needed (13 quarts). Common mistake number one is using an oil drain pan that cannot hold that much oil, typically resulting in an overrun over oil across your driveway! The second common mistake is forgetting this is a dry sump system, and over filling as a result (only to have vast amounts of smoke pour out as the oil overflows after a little driving).
You need to jack up the back end of the car, and then drain the oil from the sump… once this is empty, put the plug back in and move to the oil tank, and drain it. Once it too is empty, put the plug back in and then you’re ready to take the filter off (which will typically have a fair amount of oil in it, so it’s a good idea to keep the drain pain under the oil tank). Put the new filter on (which can take a little while to get lined up right in my experience on many of these cars).
When you refill, aim to put in about 10-11 quarts. Start the engine and let it run a little, and then check the level, adding another half to one quart until you are getting a full reading. If still not full, let it run for awhile more, and top off until you are reading full.
Easy as that!
Edit: It actually is on the oil tank, though depending on the specific model, the mounting assembly can be on the wall of the engine compartment (the oil tank is right on the other side of that wall, and the filter is connected to it).
It is located inside the engine compartment, right side, mounted on engine side of the inner fender-well, not the Oil Tank. There are three drain plugs to drain the oil. One in the fender-well, one on the bottom of the oil tank (forward of the Right Rear Wheel, and one on the bottom of the engine case. Most of the time I don’t remove the Filter Drain Plug, I use a diaper like material around the oil filter to absorb oil that leaks out when you remove the filter. Don’t over fill. I usually leave it a quart low and then top it off when the engine is warmed up and re-checked. And the oil tank on a 964 is on the forward side of the wheel and the oil filter mount is on the aft side of the wheel.
Zune and iPod: Most people compare the Zune to the Touch, but after seeing how slim and surprisingly small and light it is, I consider it to be a rather unique hybrid that combines qualities of both the Touch and the Nano. It’s very colorful and lovely OLED screen is slightly smaller than the touch screen, but the player itself feels quite a bit smaller and lighter. It weighs about 2/3 as much, and is noticeably smaller in width and height, while being just a hair thicker.
Sorry for the huge review, but I’m really loving the new Zune, and hope this, as well as the excellent reviews some other people have written, will help you decide if it’s the right choice for you.
The Zune concentrates on being a Portable Media Player. Not a web browser. Not a game machine. Maybe in the future it’ll do even better in those areas, but for now it’s a fantastic way to organize and listen to your music and videos, and is without peer in that regard. The iPod’s strengths are its web browsing and apps. If those sound more compelling, perhaps it is your best choice.
If you’re still on the fence: grab your favorite earphones, head down to a Best Buy and ask to plug them into a Zune then an iPod and see which one sounds better to you, and which interface makes you smile more. Then you’ll know which is right for you.
This is getting a bit more subjective, but I much prefer the Zune Marketplace. The interface is colorful, has more flair, and some cool features like ‘Mixview’ that let you quickly see related albums, songs, or other users related to what you’re listening to. Clicking on one of those will center on that item, and another set of “neighbors” will come into view, allowing you to navigate around exploring by similar artists, songs, or users. Speaking of users, the Zune “Social” is also great fun, letting you find others with shared tastes and becoming friends with them. You then can listen to a playlist created based on an amalgamation of what all your friends are listening to, which is also enjoyable. Those concerned with privacy will be relieved to know you can prevent the public from seeing your personal listening habits if you so choose.
Hands down, Apple’s app store wins by a mile. It’s a huge selection of all sorts of apps vs a rather sad selection of a handful for Zune. Microsoft has plans, especially in the realm of games, but I’m not sure I’d want to bet on the future if this aspect is important to you. The iPod is a much better choice in that case.
Under the car. You need to lift the car to find the oil filter and oil drain plug.
It is complicated since you need to lift the car.
The 964, and all air cooled 911′s will have the oil filter attached to the side of the oil tank, which is inside the right rear fender (except on the 1972 911, which is further forward), and it is easily accessible from the engine bay.
It is easy to change – the most common error will be the amount of oil needed (13 quarts). Common mistake number one is using an oil drain pan that cannot hold that much oil, typically resulting in an overrun over oil across your driveway! The second common mistake is forgetting this is a dry sump system, and over filling as a result (only to have vast amounts of smoke pour out as the oil overflows after a little driving).
You need to jack up the back end of the car, and then drain the oil from the sump… once this is empty, put the plug back in and move to the oil tank, and drain it. Once it too is empty, put the plug back in and then you’re ready to take the filter off (which will typically have a fair amount of oil in it, so it’s a good idea to keep the drain pain under the oil tank). Put the new filter on (which can take a little while to get lined up right in my experience on many of these cars).
When you refill, aim to put in about 10-11 quarts. Start the engine and let it run a little, and then check the level, adding another half to one quart until you are getting a full reading. If still not full, let it run for awhile more, and top off until you are reading full.
Easy as that!
Edit: It actually is on the oil tank, though depending on the specific model, the mounting assembly can be on the wall of the engine compartment (the oil tank is right on the other side of that wall, and the filter is connected to it).
Please!
Porsche owners have their man take care of such things!!
It is located inside the engine compartment, right side, mounted on engine side of the inner fender-well, not the Oil Tank. There are three drain plugs to drain the oil. One in the fender-well, one on the bottom of the oil tank (forward of the Right Rear Wheel, and one on the bottom of the engine case. Most of the time I don’t remove the Filter Drain Plug, I use a diaper like material around the oil filter to absorb oil that leaks out when you remove the filter. Don’t over fill. I usually leave it a quart low and then top it off when the engine is warmed up and re-checked. And the oil tank on a 964 is on the forward side of the wheel and the oil filter mount is on the aft side of the wheel.
I’ll 2nd David C give him the 10 points
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Zune and iPod: Most people compare the Zune to the Touch, but after seeing how slim and surprisingly small and light it is, I consider it to be a rather unique hybrid that combines qualities of both the Touch and the Nano. It’s very colorful and lovely OLED screen is slightly smaller than the touch screen, but the player itself feels quite a bit smaller and lighter. It weighs about 2/3 as much, and is noticeably smaller in width and height, while being just a hair thicker.
Sorry for the huge review, but I’m really loving the new Zune, and hope this, as well as the excellent reviews some other people have written, will help you decide if it’s the right choice for you.
The Zune concentrates on being a Portable Media Player. Not a web browser. Not a game machine. Maybe in the future it’ll do even better in those areas, but for now it’s a fantastic way to organize and listen to your music and videos, and is without peer in that regard. The iPod’s strengths are its web browsing and apps. If those sound more compelling, perhaps it is your best choice.
If you’re still on the fence: grab your favorite earphones, head down to a Best Buy and ask to plug them into a Zune then an iPod and see which one sounds better to you, and which interface makes you smile more. Then you’ll know which is right for you.
This is getting a bit more subjective, but I much prefer the Zune Marketplace. The interface is colorful, has more flair, and some cool features like ‘Mixview’ that let you quickly see related albums, songs, or other users related to what you’re listening to. Clicking on one of those will center on that item, and another set of “neighbors” will come into view, allowing you to navigate around exploring by similar artists, songs, or users. Speaking of users, the Zune “Social” is also great fun, letting you find others with shared tastes and becoming friends with them. You then can listen to a playlist created based on an amalgamation of what all your friends are listening to, which is also enjoyable. Those concerned with privacy will be relieved to know you can prevent the public from seeing your personal listening habits if you so choose.
Hands down, Apple’s app store wins by a mile. It’s a huge selection of all sorts of apps vs a rather sad selection of a handful for Zune. Microsoft has plans, especially in the realm of games, but I’m not sure I’d want to bet on the future if this aspect is important to you. The iPod is a much better choice in that case.