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Looking at a 2012. Have a colgan bra for a 2008. Is it usable on the 2011 given the middle scoop or Jeff (Philly) - Wednesday, 7 September, 2011, at 10:48:21 pm	1,389
Re: Looking at a 2012. Have a colgan bra for a 2008. Is it usable on the 2011 given the middle scoop or Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 7 September, 2011, at 11:02:22 pm	873
My 2008 has < 15,000 miles and Porsche NA is offering $3000 to dealers to add to the trade.in value. Jeff (Philly) - Wednesday, 7 September, 2011, at 11:29:50 pm	976
BBC America Top Gear 911 segment; this evening (Sunday) 5pm eastern *NM* Laz - Sunday, 4 September, 2011, at 2:35:14 pm	1,393
Pretty stupid actually. Cable description said something about "evolution of the 911." Laz - Sunday, 4 September, 2011, at 9:40:59 pm	865
New Top Gear tonight on BBC at 9:00 est. Are you watching the American version? *NM* Naples986 - Monday, 5 September, 2011, at 7:59:29 pm	879
The British one, and basically it was a Turbo on the ground racing a Beetle dropped from the air. Laz - Monday, 5 September, 2011, at 8:04:00 pm	1,454
Just my luck, the cable went out last night just before the new Top Gear show *NM* Naples986 - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 8:22:05 pm	864
Last Night I watched the show with Sebastian Vettel inverview and his street car lap.... jg wnc - Wednesday, 7 September, 2011, at 5:56:16 pm	875
Clutch pedal sticks in mid-position IFlyLow - Monday, 5 September, 2011, at 12:26:56 am	1,357
Bump *NM* IFlyLow - Monday, 5 September, 2011, at 11:18:21 pm	896
Search results from PPBB Boxsterra - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 1:35:15 pm	878
Thanks, those help a lot! *NM* IFlyLow - Wednesday, 7 September, 2011, at 2:22:42 pm	888
Only 10% of US cars have three pedals and upwards of 2 out of 3 Porsches will have only two db997S - Wednesday, 7 September, 2011, at 11:13:25 am	1,319
Front Motor mount question dghii - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 2:22:21 pm	1,532
Others can confirm this: the "insert" is bonded to the metal. *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 4:38:14 pm	946
Right. dghii - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 9:40:10 pm	909
Re: Front Motor mount question rodonline - Wednesday, 7 September, 2011, at 12:10:04 am	1,036
Re: Front Motor mount question IFlyLow - Wednesday, 7 September, 2011, at 1:19:23 am	1,890
Boxster Headliner pops off in center tylerstringer - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 5:01:28 pm	1,553
Re: Boxster Headliner pops off in center Charlie (Sacramento CA) - Wednesday, 7 September, 2011, at 12:48:43 am	920
Colors for Suspension Springs bar10dah - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 5:12:48 pm	3,747
I believe they indicate spring lengths and are matched to the "compensating plates." Laz - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 5:38:49 pm	1,097
This may help..... Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 6:50:07 pm	1,064
One more bit of info... Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 6:55:46 pm	1,014
Thanks for the link bar10dah - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 10:50:00 pm	1,103
Re: Colors for Suspension Springs Alcantera - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 8:09:52 pm	1,030
Wiring problem tip Alcantera - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 10:34:44 pm	1,561
Nice: a "touching" story. *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 10:43:30 pm	865
Update and hodge podge of sorts.. Boxster is in for its 245K mile oil/filter service... MarcW - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 5:22:48 pm	3,371
Re: Update and hodge podge of sorts.. Boxster is in for its 245K mile oil/filter service... george g - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 6:45:13 pm	1,722
If the collective doesn't want to read about my car's status I can cease to post its status. *NM* MarcW - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 6:52:22 pm	1,366
Re: If the collective doesn't want to read about my car's status I can cease to post its status. jwdbox - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 7:03:10 pm	1,581
Re: If the collective doesn't want to read about my car's status I can cease to post its status. george g - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 7:23:18 pm	1,651
Re: If the collective doesn't want to read about my car's status I can cease to post its status. Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 8:16:50 pm	1,435
George G is one of the finest Boxster owners I know... BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 11:42:26 pm	1,989
Agree about George G. While his online name didn't ring a bell when you mentioned... MarcW - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 2:34:23 pm	1,633
Don't ever use zero weight... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 5:49:52 pm	1,444
You know not too long after I tried 10w-40 in my Boxster the VarioCam actuator failed. This is... MarcW - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 4:24:22 pm	3,685
Let's reset. Oil is a trade off. There is no ideal oil. grant - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 10:50:21 pm	1,717
Marc, I'm going to be cavalier ... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 11:42:13 pm	1,334
Pedro let me ask you something.... old timer - Saturday, 3 September, 2011, at 4:54:47 pm	1,448
Re: Pedro let me ask you something.... Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 3 September, 2011, at 7:54:22 pm	1,351
Some of my strict adherence to Porsche's recommendations is because, ... MarcW - Monday, 5 September, 2011, at 1:35:06 pm	1,528
Re: Some of my strict adherence to Porsche's recommendations is because, ... paulwdenton - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 4:17:51 pm	1,819
Motivations aside I would think Porsche has in its employ Laz - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 4:31:52 pm	1,719
Well yes, but I've read right here that they're all.... Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 5:00:55 pm	1,642
Is that Spiny Norman on the right? *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 5:39:47 pm	1,586
Sorry guys. A bit sensitive. Overworked. Briefly, the car's just got over 245K miles.... MarcW - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 9:07:06 pm	1,748
see? Case in point. Marc's a virtual well of info, but he's used about every oil known to man. grant - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 10:52:14 pm	1,636
Regarding tire weights, and tire wear Laz - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 6:51:43 pm	1,410
Re: Update and hodge podge of sorts.. Boxster is in for its 245K mile oil/filter service... SeattleBlueBox05S - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 7:02:26 pm	1,506
Re: Update and hodge podge of sorts.. Boxster is in for its 245K mile oil/filter service... DougW - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 9:28:45 pm	1,477
My two Boxster collectively do not have the miles of your one! Hoping for similar good fortune *NM* dghii - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 11:39:17 pm	1,479
a comment..... por911(bc) - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 1:07:12 pm	1,611
Thanks for the info Marc. I appreciate it. *NM* r9i8c7k - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 2:01:49 pm	1,517
Where do you get the 5W-50 weight? I have not been able to find that anywhere.. *NM* MikenOH - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 7:36:33 pm	1,540
Re: Where do you get the 5W-50 weight? I have not been able to find that anywhere.. old timer - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 10:29:25 am	1,686
I think Marc was using M1 5W-50 *NM* MikenOH - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 4:19:28 pm	1,370
Yes. There is a local Mobil oil distributor and I buy M1 5W-50 there. $7.90/quart the last time... MarcW - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 4:29:59 pm	1,454
oil leak boxsterd - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 2:19:48 am	2,398
Is there a chance Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 8:15:33 am	1,450
Could it be that ... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 9:24:46 am	1,406
Re: Could it be that ... boxsterd - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 12:06:26 pm	1,448
Oil tends to ... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 12:25:07 pm	1,588
Re: Could it be that ... jwdbox - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 12:27:40 pm	1,473
The problem may be _that_ you put in a new washer ("crush ring" Boxsterra - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 7:30:23 am	1,454
Re: The problem may be _that_ you put in a new washer ("crush ring" boxsterd - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 12:19:43 pm	1,489
8 mm *NM* Boxsterra - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 12:57:54 pm	1,437
What is the torx "T" size? Is it ok to use a torx bit? *NM* boxsterd - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 3:50:24 pm	1,492
It's not a Torx, it's an 8 mm hex *NM* Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 5:00:18 pm	1,611
Ah, that explains why the bit got stuck. *NM* boxsterd - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 5:23:18 pm	1,399
i replace it @ most 50% of the time - i just re-use it. I kow, i'm bad. grant - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 1:37:33 pm	1,557
As I said above, it doesn't matter since it is just a misnamed washer *NM* Boxsterra - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 1:45:32 pm	1,499
It is a sealing ring and as I've talked about before the sacrifical item at the oil sump/drain... MarcW - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 2:38:42 pm	1,470
Not sure what you mean by "wrong" Boxsterra - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 3:12:55 pm	1,632
new crush ring = cheap insurance. *NM* Wayne K - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 4:34:20 pm	1,557
How are we sure mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 8:56:27 pm	1,499
As a relatively soft metal Laz - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 11:14:39 pm	1,473
There must be a reason it is included when you buy a filter *NM* IFlyLow - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 1:10:05 am	2,147
As I contended. And mikefocke. *NM* Laz - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 10:06:53 am	1,528
Yeah, like in case the old one falls into the hot oil or you lose it elsewhere *NM* Boxsterra - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 2:38:30 pm	1,453
It's just aluminum - it has no magical or unknown relevant properties Boxsterra - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 12:25:02 pm	1,513
"... it needs to." Laz - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 1:10:29 pm	1,474
My guess is -- it does. Mine still doesn't leak :-) *NM* grant - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 12:17:59 pm	1,547
Spoke to a couple of senior techs today about this... The ring can be reused in a pinch... MarcW - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 3:57:02 pm	1,628
I am discussing the technical merits, not the financial ones Boxsterra - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 4:53:24 pm	1,601
Oh, God, the caliper bolt thing. grant - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 10:33:42 pm	1,573
Hey, these are German cars! Laz - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 11:02:02 pm	1,488
Re: Oh, God, the caliper bolt thing. Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - Saturday, 3 September, 2011, at 4:24:54 pm	1,425
the bolts are a lawyer thing *NM* old timer - Saturday, 3 September, 2011, at 4:49:31 pm	1,549
Re: oil leak boxsterd - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 12:22:44 pm	1,584
Since your oil is fresh... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 12:53:28 pm	1,447
Re: oil leak mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 12:56:08 pm	1,253
Re: oil leak boxsterd - Sunday, 4 September, 2011, at 11:15:13 pm	1,439
The leak is not caused by not changing the washer Boxsterra - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 4:43:32 am	1,451
Concerning #3 is it because of the claimed greater hardness vs. the standard plug? Laz - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 9:50:28 am	1,589
Yes Boxsterra - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 12:37:46 pm	1,648
Thanks, that supports my notion. Ostensibly desirable qualities can be counterproductive. *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 1:01:38 pm	1,513
Re: oil leak Post Falls Rob - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 4:01:09 pm	1,544
Boys will be boys! Laz - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 4:33:07 pm	1,706
Thank you & So Long! rortgiesen - Saturday, 3 September, 2011, at 1:19:50 pm	1,806
Just because you sell your Boxster ... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Saturday, 3 September, 2011, at 3:42:38 pm	955
Re: Just because you sell your Boxster ... rortgiesen - Saturday, 3 September, 2011, at 3:49:11 pm	1,034
Re: Just because you sell your Boxster ... BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Sunday, 4 September, 2011, at 5:10:32 pm	903
Glad that you agree with Arnold! Stick around or we'll miss you. Regards, *NM* MauriceonLongIsland - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 8:00:43 am	1,068
Boxster to Spec progress Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 5:06:33 pm	2,543
Re: Boxster to Spec progress Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 5:59:01 pm	1,320
Re: Boxster to Spec progress Alcantera - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 6:03:07 pm	2,070
Re: Boxster to Spec progress Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - Saturday, 3 September, 2011, at 4:45:15 pm	4,277
Re: Boxster to Spec progress Alcantera - Sunday, 4 September, 2011, at 7:40:20 pm	1,348
The lights on a Spec Boxster..... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 5 September, 2011, at 7:34:10 am	4,764
Re: The lights on a Spec Boxster..... Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - Monday, 5 September, 2011, at 3:45:37 pm	1,575
A guy I knew in MD has his Pro built Spec Box for sale.... Harvey in FL - Monday, 5 September, 2011, at 6:03:39 pm	1,211
that's a nice car Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 3:18:28 am	1,599
NBC: Jay Leno discusses the 918 Spyder jwdbox - Monday, 5 September, 2011, at 7:48:50 pm	1,603
Re: NBC: Jay Leno discusses the 918 Spyder Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 5 September, 2011, at 8:16:13 pm	904
Looks very much like a prototype Boxsterra - Monday, 5 September, 2011, at 8:21:48 pm	927
Re: Looks very much like a prototype jwdbox - Monday, 5 September, 2011, at 11:43:02 pm	860
Link for attachment to gas cap....? atwnsw - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 4:36:13 pm	2,186
Re: #996-201-241-03-M100 bar10dah - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 8:55:02 pm	1,235
Thanks *NM* atwnsw - Monday, 5 September, 2011, at 10:39:09 pm	989
Cars and Coffee Charlotte 9-3-11 ddb986 - Saturday, 3 September, 2011, at 4:10:26 pm	2,122
Re: Cars and Coffee Charlotte 9-3-11 ddb986 - Saturday, 3 September, 2011, at 4:16:51 pm	1,239
Re: Cars and Coffee Charlotte 9-3-11 ddb986 - Saturday, 3 September, 2011, at 4:21:12 pm	1,244
Re: Cars and Coffee Charlotte 9-3-11 DougW - Sunday, 4 September, 2011, at 11:01:18 am	1,020
Wow! You sure get a LOT of beautiful cars turn out for that Cars and Coffee Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 3 September, 2011, at 7:48:22 pm	1,130
Re: Cars and Coffee Charlotte 9-3-11 jwdbox - Saturday, 3 September, 2011, at 6:18:40 pm	1,036
Lots of beautiful colors that should come back at least as options... and not "paint to sample." *NM* Laz - Saturday, 3 September, 2011, at 6:42:49 pm	1,146
Re: Cars and Coffee Charlotte 9-3-11 Eric (Plug Guy) - Sunday, 4 September, 2011, at 10:29:33 am	1,284
Awesome... *NM* r9i8c7k - Monday, 5 September, 2011, at 6:46:38 pm	1,233
Question on professional auto racing event repairs... Tony in Whittier - Monday, 5 September, 2011, at 1:19:17 pm	1,459
IMSA Rules state ... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 5 September, 2011, at 2:41:12 pm	777
911 Screen Saver BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Sunday, 4 September, 2011, at 5:14:07 pm	1,899
Blackberry Playbook for Boxster/996 Porsche's Alcantera - Sunday, 4 September, 2011, at 9:32:32 am	1,889
Re: Blackberry Playbook for Boxster/996 Porsche's Clarkaddison - Sunday, 4 September, 2011, at 10:18:40 am	1,084
Re: Blackberry Playbook for Boxster/996 Porsche's Alcantera - Sunday, 4 September, 2011, at 1:14:10 pm	951
Re: Blackberry Playbook for Boxster/996 Porsche's Alcantera - Sunday, 4 September, 2011, at 1:36:35 pm	887
Great idea. dghii - Sunday, 4 September, 2011, at 3:36:33 pm	954
Good deal on 2005-2012 Floor mats damonbeals - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 12:02:34 pm	1,746
...and good for about 3 years. Go with Lloyd Mats *NM* Gary in SoFL - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 4:23:17 pm	950
Re: ...and good for about 3 years. Go with Lloyd Mats porschestar - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 7:53:57 pm	1,005
Re: Good deal on 2005-2012 Floor mats DougW - Sunday, 4 September, 2011, at 11:08:33 am	977
The new 991 is now available on the Porsche Configurator Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 11:44:35 pm	2,437
New look for 991, how about the Boxster? Bobtesa - Saturday, 3 September, 2011, at 9:16:56 am	1,251
Re: New look for 991, how about the Boxster? Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 3 September, 2011, at 10:18:07 am	1,224
Re: New look for 991, how about the Boxster? - shifter position, center console Bobtesa - Saturday, 3 September, 2011, at 11:59:21 am	1,209
Maybe it won't be awkward. Alfas' sticks were high, but that made them closer to the steering wheel, Laz - Saturday, 3 September, 2011, at 12:04:07 pm	1,096
Re: CGT shifter was placed high on the center console 986rgt - Saturday, 3 September, 2011, at 4:28:19 pm	1,259
And for Alfas it's a byproduct of the shift lever going directly into the transmission. *NM* Laz - Saturday, 3 September, 2011, at 6:44:38 pm	1,163
...and Guenter "thinks" he's not shopping for a new Porsche *NM* Gary in SoFL - Saturday, 3 September, 2011, at 9:50:34 am	1,236
Re: ...and Guenter "thinks" he's not shopping for a new Porsche Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 3 September, 2011, at 10:40:18 am	1,283
All 987s or just Boxsters? (I'd like to get a 2012 Cayman S in 2012, not now, and like 'em as is.) *NM* Laz - Saturday, 3 September, 2011, at 11:46:30 am	1,239
Re: All 987s or just Boxsters? (I'd like to get a 2012 Cayman S in 2012, not now, and like 'em as is.) Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 3 September, 2011, at 4:45:03 pm	1,120
My main concern is for keeping the 6 cylinder; then 6 speed and no non-defeatable stop-start. Laz - Saturday, 3 September, 2011, at 7:16:58 pm	1,163
Re: My main concern is for keeping the 6 cylinder; then 6 speed and no non-defeatable stop-start. Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 3 September, 2011, at 7:30:56 pm	1,217
Missing Gauge on 991? Bobtesa - Saturday, 3 September, 2011, at 5:33:29 pm	1,166
Re: Missing Gauge on 991? jwdbox - Saturday, 3 September, 2011, at 6:12:51 pm	1,704
Re: Missing Gauge on 991? Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 3 September, 2011, at 7:36:01 pm	962
Re: Missing Gauge on 991? Found it Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 3 September, 2011, at 8:12:34 pm	1,150
2 things strike me mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Saturday, 3 September, 2011, at 8:21:51 pm	1,174
Re: 2 things strike me Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 3 September, 2011, at 8:52:08 pm	1,202
Another project Alcantera - Saturday, 3 September, 2011, at 12:08:00 pm	1,672
Nice, but those wheels aren't period correct. *NM* Laz - Saturday, 3 September, 2011, at 12:13:39 pm	892
Re: Nice, but those wheels aren't period correct. Alcantera - Saturday, 3 September, 2011, at 8:43:42 pm	883
Possible Boxster Purchase Tino - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 9:12:27 pm	1,758
You are safe mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 10:06:02 am	1,013
Re: You are safe Tino - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 10:56:49 am	925
Tino, headed down to Desert European Motors eh? dennisafrompa - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 9:02:35 am	1,121
Re: Tino, headed down to Desert European Motors eh? Tino - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 2:41:25 pm	932
Always remember grant - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 12:17:03 pm	990
Re: Always remember mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 12:49:28 pm	931
Re: Always remember Tino - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 2:48:06 pm	881
I did not know that. Good point. (another reason to buy and old, cheap boxster!) *NM* grant - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 9:45:57 pm	997
Update Tino - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 2:58:33 pm	1,020
Amen to that bi-xenon headlight mandatory comment! *NM* MarcW - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 3:26:53 pm	1,038
I also agree about the bi-Xenons. I wouldn't buy a car without them. *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 5:42:58 pm	905
Pedro's Techno HID Lites are just as good and a LOT less expensive *NM* Gary in SoFL - Saturday, 3 September, 2011, at 9:48:52 am	996
Pedro's Techno HID Lites would have been a good option for Tino but Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 3 September, 2011, at 10:45:21 am	959
The first time you drive a non xenon car at night, you'll think you're only on DRLs. *NM* Laz - Saturday, 3 September, 2011, at 10:15:41 am	1,003
Update... Frissen - Friday, 19 August, 2011, at 1:49:39 pm	2,047
It's good ... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Friday, 19 August, 2011, at 2:19:39 pm	1,010
Sweet lineup Boxsterra - Friday, 19 August, 2011, at 6:39:00 pm	1,049
Re: Sweet lineup Gary in SoFL - Saturday, 20 August, 2011, at 2:26:44 pm	1,630
Re: Sweet lineup Frissen - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 5:41:08 pm	1,031
Nice. "Gare de Frissen" *NM* Laz - Saturday, 20 August, 2011, at 10:02:05 am	1,056
Re: Update... Frissen - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 7:27:09 pm	1,102
Beautiful RS! The others aren't too shabby either. Thanks for posting Frissen! *NM* Dave In MD - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 9:03:27 pm	1,117
986s (2001) fuel capacity Petee_C - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 1:24:07 pm	1,482
Re: 986s (2001) fuel capacity Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 3:04:07 pm	881
Most gas my 02's tank took was a bit over 15 gallons, something like 15.2 gallons. That's low... MarcW - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 3:24:54 pm	851
Something else that you've mentioned too, Marc Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 5:40:27 pm	835
Clunky - mechanical feeling going into 2nd or 3rd gear - any thoughts? porschestar - Monday, 29 August, 2011, at 1:55:49 pm	12,792
You don't say how many miles is on the car or whether or not this fluid has already been changed... MarcW - Monday, 29 August, 2011, at 2:10:59 pm	1,450
good point! 61k km's (38k miles) and never changed the tranny fluid porschestar - Monday, 29 August, 2011, at 2:29:24 pm	1,291
38K miles is not that many miles. The advice I've received is that in this case to cut... MarcW - Monday, 29 August, 2011, at 3:07:53 pm	1,559
Re: Clunky - mechanical feeling going into 2nd or 3rd gear - any thoughts? Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 29 August, 2011, at 3:35:17 pm	1,472
Some ideas Boxsterra - Monday, 29 August, 2011, at 6:53:38 pm	1,477
Some good ideas. I agree with the low miles the fluid is way down on the list of ... MarcW - Monday, 29 August, 2011, at 9:51:16 pm	1,319
Re: Some ideas porschestar - Tuesday, 30 August, 2011, at 3:26:29 pm	1,582
It depends upon your home mechanic skill level and what tools you have or are willing to buy... MarcW - Tuesday, 30 August, 2011, at 5:28:18 pm	1,484
Re: It depends upon your home mechanic skill level and what tools you have or are willing to buy... porschestar - Tuesday, 30 August, 2011, at 7:20:01 pm	2,122
FWIW, my 02 Boxster is getting its 5-speed fluid changed today... MarcW - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 3:49:28 pm	1,637
Suncoast has the gear oil for $28 plus shipping... dghii - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 11:06:29 am	1,604
I have not driven the car yet so I can't say but it would not surprise me if the fluid change... MarcW - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 4:00:27 pm	1,384
DIY Boxsterra - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 8:20:36 am	1,469
a comment..... por911(bc) - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 12:54:52 pm	1,385
Re: a comment..... porschestar - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 1:31:52 pm	1,279
NBC: Only $196 to race on British Columbia Roads. Impressive list of cars, but no Porsches db997S - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 1:39:18 pm	1,376
Re: NBC: Only $196 to race on British Columbia Roads. Impressive list of cars, but no Porsches Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 3:14:16 pm	818
Anonther tire question - I have Continental Bob D - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 11:10:27 am	1,499
Re: Anonther tire question - I have Continental Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 12:04:08 pm	843
Yes, however, let's be practical. grant - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 1:40:12 pm	882
And that particular second-order's amplitude can be a whopper. *NM* Laz - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 2:28:42 pm	862
And that particular second-order's amplitude mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 8:48:10 pm	804
I don't know if it's "slip angle" or what, Laz - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 11:30:01 pm	843
Engine Turnover Issue with 2009 2.9 Boxster AS2003 - Tuesday, 30 August, 2011, at 10:53:16 pm	1,718
2009 has DFI, right? Could be a bad fuel pump. There is a recall on them, and a back order db997S - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 8:33:10 am	1,089
Re: 2009 Base Engine is not a DFI AS2003 - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 9:19:31 am	1,018
Did the dealer check for an improper current draw or short? *NM* Laz - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 9:11:55 am	1,008
If the starter doesn't engage at all Roger987 - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 10:24:17 am	1,101
Dealer Checked the Battery Voltage and Charging AS2003 - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 12:47:44 pm	990
Re: Dealer Checked the Battery Voltage and Charging whall - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 12:59:17 pm	1,159
Re: Dealer Checked the Battery Voltage and Charging Roger987 - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 2:05:27 pm	996
Can you describe the problem more? Boxsterra - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 7:55:23 am	995
Re: Can you describe the problem more? AS2003 - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 10:01:22 pm	1,108
Some cars... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 12:55:17 pm	962
Last tech notes discussion in October Excellence concerns Michelin Pilot Super Sports Laz - Friday, 19 August, 2011, at 7:19:38 pm	1,732
Not sure what your point is, but what i do know about the super sports is... grant - Wednesday, 24 August, 2011, at 8:22:08 am	924
Re: Not sure what your point is, but what i do know about the super sports is... MikenOH - Wednesday, 24 August, 2011, at 9:14:21 am	965
Actually, they do fine at most DEs. Kevin was on them at Mid Ohio when you met him. grant - Thursday, 25 August, 2011, at 12:23:51 pm	951
You're right.... I remember he had those on and seemed to get around the track just fine. MikenOH - Monday, 29 August, 2011, at 9:30:25 am	928
Lightning in a few weeks. *NM* grant - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 2:24:46 pm	881
Just an FYI to our board, especially for those that might not've been aware. *NM* Laz - Wednesday, 24 August, 2011, at 9:46:21 am	874
Re: Last tech notes discussion in October Excellence concerns Michelin Pilot Super Sports boxsterd - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 5:22:19 pm	971
Vibration around 5K RPM damonbeals - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 8:55:36 am	1,562
If it continues to the redline, my guesses are Laz - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 4:11:15 pm	957

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Looking at a 2012. Have a colgan bra for a 2008. Is it usable on the 2011 given the middle scoop or Jeff (Philly) - Wednesday, 7 September, 2011, at 10:48:21 pm

Re: Looking at a 2012. Have a colgan bra for a 2008. Is it usable on the 2011 given the middle scoop or Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 7 September, 2011, at 11:02:22 pm

My 2008 has < 15,000 miles and Porsche NA is offering $3000 to dealers to add to the trade.in value. Jeff (Philly) - Wednesday, 7 September, 2011, at 11:29:50 pm

BBC America Top Gear 911 segment; this evening (Sunday) 5pm eastern *NM* Laz - Sunday, 4 September, 2011, at 2:35:14 pm

Pretty stupid actually. Cable description said something about "evolution of the 911." Laz - Sunday, 4 September, 2011, at 9:40:59 pm

New Top Gear tonight on BBC at 9:00 est. Are you watching the American version? *NM* Naples986 - Monday, 5 September, 2011, at 7:59:29 pm

The British one, and basically it was a Turbo on the ground racing a Beetle dropped from the air. Laz - Monday, 5 September, 2011, at 8:04:00 pm

Just my luck, the cable went out last night just before the new Top Gear show *NM* Naples986 - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 8:22:05 pm

Last Night I watched the show with Sebastian Vettel inverview and his street car lap.... jg wnc - Wednesday, 7 September, 2011, at 5:56:16 pm

Clutch pedal sticks in mid-position IFlyLow - Monday, 5 September, 2011, at 12:26:56 am

Bump *NM* IFlyLow - Monday, 5 September, 2011, at 11:18:21 pm

Search results from PPBB Boxsterra - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 1:35:15 pm

Thanks, those help a lot! *NM* IFlyLow - Wednesday, 7 September, 2011, at 2:22:42 pm

Only 10% of US cars have three pedals and upwards of 2 out of 3 Porsches will have only two db997S - Wednesday, 7 September, 2011, at 11:13:25 am

Front Motor mount question dghii - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 2:22:21 pm

Others can confirm this: the "insert" is bonded to the metal. *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 4:38:14 pm

Right. dghii - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 9:40:10 pm

Re: Front Motor mount question rodonline - Wednesday, 7 September, 2011, at 12:10:04 am

Re: Front Motor mount question IFlyLow - Wednesday, 7 September, 2011, at 1:19:23 am

Boxster Headliner pops off in center tylerstringer - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 5:01:28 pm

Re: Boxster Headliner pops off in center Charlie (Sacramento CA) - Wednesday, 7 September, 2011, at 12:48:43 am

Colors for Suspension Springs bar10dah - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 5:12:48 pm

I believe they indicate spring lengths and are matched to the "compensating plates." Laz - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 5:38:49 pm

This may help..... Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 6:50:07 pm

One more bit of info... Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 6:55:46 pm

Thanks for the link bar10dah - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 10:50:00 pm

Re: Colors for Suspension Springs Alcantera - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 8:09:52 pm

Wiring problem tip Alcantera - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 10:34:44 pm

Nice: a "touching" story. *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 10:43:30 pm

Update and hodge podge of sorts.. Boxster is in for its 245K mile oil/filter service... MarcW - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 5:22:48 pm

Re: Update and hodge podge of sorts.. Boxster is in for its 245K mile oil/filter service... george g - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 6:45:13 pm

If the collective doesn't want to read about my car's status I can cease to post its status. *NM* MarcW - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 6:52:22 pm

Re: If the collective doesn't want to read about my car's status I can cease to post its status. jwdbox - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 7:03:10 pm

Re: If the collective doesn't want to read about my car's status I can cease to post its status. george g - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 7:23:18 pm

Re: If the collective doesn't want to read about my car's status I can cease to post its status. Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 8:16:50 pm

George G is one of the finest Boxster owners I know... BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 11:42:26 pm

Agree about George G. While his online name didn't ring a bell when you mentioned... MarcW - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 2:34:23 pm

Don't ever use zero weight... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 5:49:52 pm

You know not too long after I tried 10w-40 in my Boxster the VarioCam actuator failed. This is... MarcW - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 4:24:22 pm

Let's reset. Oil is a trade off. There is no ideal oil. grant - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 10:50:21 pm

Marc, I'm going to be cavalier ... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 11:42:13 pm

Pedro let me ask you something.... old timer - Saturday, 3 September, 2011, at 4:54:47 pm

Re: Pedro let me ask you something.... Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 3 September, 2011, at 7:54:22 pm

Some of my strict adherence to Porsche's recommendations is because, ... MarcW - Monday, 5 September, 2011, at 1:35:06 pm

Re: Some of my strict adherence to Porsche's recommendations is because, ... paulwdenton - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 4:17:51 pm

Motivations aside I would think Porsche has in its employ Laz - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 4:31:52 pm

Well yes, but I've read right here that they're all.... Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 5:00:55 pm

Is that Spiny Norman on the right? *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 5:39:47 pm

Sorry guys. A bit sensitive. Overworked. Briefly, the car's just got over 245K miles.... MarcW - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 9:07:06 pm

see? Case in point. Marc's a virtual well of info, but he's used about every oil known to man. grant - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 10:52:14 pm

Regarding tire weights, and tire wear Laz - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 6:51:43 pm

Re: Update and hodge podge of sorts.. Boxster is in for its 245K mile oil/filter service... SeattleBlueBox05S - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 7:02:26 pm

Re: Update and hodge podge of sorts.. Boxster is in for its 245K mile oil/filter service... DougW - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 9:28:45 pm

My two Boxster collectively do not have the miles of your one! Hoping for similar good fortune *NM* dghii - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 11:39:17 pm

a comment..... por911(bc) - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 1:07:12 pm

Thanks for the info Marc. I appreciate it. *NM* r9i8c7k - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 2:01:49 pm

Where do you get the 5W-50 weight? I have not been able to find that anywhere.. *NM* MikenOH - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 7:36:33 pm

Re: Where do you get the 5W-50 weight? I have not been able to find that anywhere.. old timer - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 10:29:25 am

I think Marc was using M1 5W-50 *NM* MikenOH - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 4:19:28 pm

Yes. There is a local Mobil oil distributor and I buy M1 5W-50 there. $7.90/quart the last time... MarcW - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 4:29:59 pm

oil leak boxsterd - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 2:19:48 am

Is there a chance Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 8:15:33 am

Could it be that ... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 9:24:46 am

Re: Could it be that ... boxsterd - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 12:06:26 pm

Oil tends to ... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 12:25:07 pm

Re: Could it be that ... jwdbox - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 12:27:40 pm

The problem may be _that_ you put in a new washer ("crush ring" Boxsterra - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 7:30:23 am

Re: The problem may be _that_ you put in a new washer ("crush ring" boxsterd - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 12:19:43 pm

8 mm *NM* Boxsterra - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 12:57:54 pm

What is the torx "T" size? Is it ok to use a torx bit? *NM* boxsterd - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 3:50:24 pm

It's not a Torx, it's an 8 mm hex *NM* Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 5:00:18 pm

Ah, that explains why the bit got stuck. *NM* boxsterd - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 5:23:18 pm

i replace it @ most 50% of the time - i just re-use it. I kow, i'm bad. grant - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 1:37:33 pm

As I said above, it doesn't matter since it is just a misnamed washer *NM* Boxsterra - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 1:45:32 pm

It is a sealing ring and as I've talked about before the sacrifical item at the oil sump/drain... MarcW - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 2:38:42 pm

Not sure what you mean by "wrong" Boxsterra - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 3:12:55 pm

new crush ring = cheap insurance. *NM* Wayne K - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 4:34:20 pm

How are we sure mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 8:56:27 pm

As a relatively soft metal Laz - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 11:14:39 pm

Looking at a 2012. Have a colgan bra for a 2008. Is it usable on the 2011 given the middle scoop or
Jeff (Philly) - Wednesday, 7 September, 2011, at 10:48:21 pm

Re: Looking at a 2012. Have a colgan bra for a 2008. Is it usable on the 2011 given the middle scoop or
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 7 September, 2011, at 11:02:22 pm

My 2008 has < 15,000 miles and Porsche NA is offering $3000 to dealers to add to the trade.in value.
Jeff (Philly) - Wednesday, 7 September, 2011, at 11:29:50 pm

BBC America Top Gear 911 segment; this evening (Sunday) 5pm eastern NM
Laz - Sunday, 4 September, 2011, at 2:35:14 pm

Pretty stupid actually. Cable description said something about "evolution of the 911."
Laz - Sunday, 4 September, 2011, at 9:40:59 pm

New Top Gear tonight on BBC at 9:00 est. Are you watching the American version? NM
Naples986 - Monday, 5 September, 2011, at 7:59:29 pm

The British one, and basically it was a Turbo on the ground racing a Beetle dropped from the air.
Laz - Monday, 5 September, 2011, at 8:04:00 pm

Just my luck, the cable went out last night just before the new Top Gear show NM
Naples986 - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 8:22:05 pm

Last Night I watched the show with Sebastian Vettel inverview and his street car lap....
jg wnc - Wednesday, 7 September, 2011, at 5:56:16 pm

Clutch pedal sticks in mid-position
IFlyLow - Monday, 5 September, 2011, at 12:26:56 am

Bump NM
IFlyLow - Monday, 5 September, 2011, at 11:18:21 pm

Search results from PPBB
Boxsterra - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 1:35:15 pm

Thanks, those help a lot! NM
IFlyLow - Wednesday, 7 September, 2011, at 2:22:42 pm

Only 10% of US cars have three pedals and upwards of 2 out of 3 Porsches will have only two
db997S - Wednesday, 7 September, 2011, at 11:13:25 am

Front Motor mount question
dghii - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 2:22:21 pm

Others can confirm this: the "insert" is bonded to the metal. NM
Laz - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 4:38:14 pm

Right.
dghii - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 9:40:10 pm

Re: Front Motor mount question
rodonline - Wednesday, 7 September, 2011, at 12:10:04 am

Re: Front Motor mount question
IFlyLow - Wednesday, 7 September, 2011, at 1:19:23 am

Boxster Headliner pops off in center
tylerstringer - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 5:01:28 pm

Re: Boxster Headliner pops off in center
Charlie (Sacramento CA) - Wednesday, 7 September, 2011, at 12:48:43 am

Colors for Suspension Springs
bar10dah - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 5:12:48 pm

I believe they indicate spring lengths and are matched to the "compensating plates."
Laz - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 5:38:49 pm

This may help.....
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 6:50:07 pm

One more bit of info...
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 6:55:46 pm

Thanks for the link
bar10dah - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 10:50:00 pm

Re: Colors for Suspension Springs
Alcantera - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 8:09:52 pm

Wiring problem tip
Alcantera - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 10:34:44 pm

Nice: a "touching" story. NM
Laz - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 10:43:30 pm

Update and hodge podge of sorts.. Boxster is in for its 245K mile oil/filter service...
MarcW - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 5:22:48 pm

Re: Update and hodge podge of sorts.. Boxster is in for its 245K mile oil/filter service...
george g - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 6:45:13 pm

If the collective doesn't want to read about my car's status I can cease to post its status. NM
MarcW - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 6:52:22 pm

Re: If the collective doesn't want to read about my car's status I can cease to post its status.
jwdbox - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 7:03:10 pm

Re: If the collective doesn't want to read about my car's status I can cease to post its status.
george g - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 7:23:18 pm

Re: If the collective doesn't want to read about my car's status I can cease to post its status.
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 8:16:50 pm

George G is one of the finest Boxster owners I know...
BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 11:42:26 pm

Agree about George G. While his online name didn't ring a bell when you mentioned...
MarcW - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 2:34:23 pm

Don't ever use zero weight...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 5:49:52 pm

You know not too long after I tried 10w-40 in my Boxster the VarioCam actuator failed. This is...
MarcW - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 4:24:22 pm

Let's reset. Oil is a trade off. There is no ideal oil.
grant - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 10:50:21 pm

Marc, I'm going to be cavalier ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 11:42:13 pm

Pedro let me ask you something....
old timer - Saturday, 3 September, 2011, at 4:54:47 pm

Re: Pedro let me ask you something....
Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 3 September, 2011, at 7:54:22 pm

Some of my strict adherence to Porsche's recommendations is because, ...
MarcW - Monday, 5 September, 2011, at 1:35:06 pm

Re: Some of my strict adherence to Porsche's recommendations is because, ...
paulwdenton - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 4:17:51 pm

Motivations aside I would think Porsche has in its employ
Laz - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 4:31:52 pm

Well yes, but I've read right here that they're all....
Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 5:00:55 pm

Is that Spiny Norman on the right? NM
Laz - Tuesday, 6 September, 2011, at 5:39:47 pm

Sorry guys. A bit sensitive. Overworked. Briefly, the car's just got over 245K miles....
MarcW - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 9:07:06 pm

see? Case in point. Marc's a virtual well of info, but he's used about every oil known to man.
grant - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 10:52:14 pm

Regarding tire weights, and tire wear
Laz - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 6:51:43 pm

Re: Update and hodge podge of sorts.. Boxster is in for its 245K mile oil/filter service...
SeattleBlueBox05S - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 7:02:26 pm

Re: Update and hodge podge of sorts.. Boxster is in for its 245K mile oil/filter service...
DougW - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 9:28:45 pm

My two Boxster collectively do not have the miles of your one! Hoping for similar good fortune NM
dghii - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 11:39:17 pm

a comment.....
por911(bc) - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 1:07:12 pm

Thanks for the info Marc. I appreciate it. NM
r9i8c7k - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 2:01:49 pm

Where do you get the 5W-50 weight? I have not been able to find that anywhere.. NM
MikenOH - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 7:36:33 pm

Re: Where do you get the 5W-50 weight? I have not been able to find that anywhere..
old timer - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 10:29:25 am

I think Marc was using M1 5W-50 NM
MikenOH - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 4:19:28 pm

Yes. There is a local Mobil oil distributor and I buy M1 5W-50 there. $7.90/quart the last time...
MarcW - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 4:29:59 pm

oil leak
boxsterd - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 2:19:48 am

Is there a chance
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 8:15:33 am

Could it be that ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 9:24:46 am

Re: Could it be that ...
boxsterd - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 12:06:26 pm

Oil tends to ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 12:25:07 pm

Re: Could it be that ...
jwdbox - Wednesday, 31 August, 2011, at 12:27:40 pm

The problem may be _that_ you put in a new washer ("crush ring"
Boxsterra - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 7:30:23 am

Re: The problem may be _that_ you put in a new washer ("crush ring"
boxsterd - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 12:19:43 pm

8 mm NM
Boxsterra - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 12:57:54 pm

What is the torx "T" size? Is it ok to use a torx bit? NM
boxsterd - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 3:50:24 pm

It's not a Torx, it's an 8 mm hex NM
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 5:00:18 pm

Ah, that explains why the bit got stuck. NM
boxsterd - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 5:23:18 pm

i replace it @ most 50% of the time - i just re-use it. I kow, i'm bad.
grant - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 1:37:33 pm

As I said above, it doesn't matter since it is just a misnamed washer NM
Boxsterra - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 1:45:32 pm

It is a sealing ring and as I've talked about before the sacrifical item at the oil sump/drain...
MarcW - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 2:38:42 pm

Not sure what you mean by "wrong"
Boxsterra - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 3:12:55 pm

new crush ring = cheap insurance. NM
Wayne K - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 4:34:20 pm

How are we sure
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 8:56:27 pm

As a relatively soft metal
Laz - Thursday, 1 September, 2011, at 11:14:39 pm

There must be a reason it is included when you buy a filter NM
IFlyLow - Friday, 2 September, 2011, at 1:10:05 am