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Michael ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 10,297 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California ![]() ![]() |
Hi everyone,
I am planning for my first oil/filter change on my 914-6. Who makes the best quality filter for our cars now? I thought it was Mann back in the day. Not sure now. What do you use? Thanks, Michael |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,448 Joined: 30-April 09 From: Rescue, Virginia Member No.: 10,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() ![]() |
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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 34 Joined: 2-May 20 From: Cincinnati, Ohio Member No.: 24,213 Region Association: Upper MidWest ![]() |
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Your car ?
Please get from the dealer. Or next best get a Mahle or a Mann. Also, Porsche now sells correct vintage look filters. Best to check what filter console you have, the fitting could be the larger later version. Stuff plenty of absorbent something under and around before removing the filter. Drain hot tank first. Mahle OC 33 is correct. Rory Attached thumbnail(s) ![]() |
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 4,790 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None ![]() |
I'am using a larger Mahle one than is speced for say the original "6" tank,seem to remember its for the 2.7 or 3.0L,will check which one I have,someone wiser than me on Pelican suggested it.
I only use OEM filters if its a Porsche,Audi or VW. |
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Michael ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 10,297 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California ![]() ![]() |
Yeah, I think I want the Porsche recommended filter and good tip re the rags under the filter and draining the tank first of course. My car still has its original oil tank and filter console. Thanks Guys.
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 4,800 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
Use the OEM Mahle for a 914/6. Can't remember the number
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 4,800 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
Micheal, do you have an oil filter cutter? For fun you may want to cut up your old oil filter. And/or you can sent some oil out for analysis. Blackstone Labs is good. I think about $30 shipped.
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Michael ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 10,297 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California ![]() ![]() |
Thanks for the reminder re the oil analysis. I do plan to send out a sample of the oil. I just ordered the Blackstone oil sample kit so I will be ready to go.
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Please forgive me, I'm new to all of this! ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,874 Joined: 3-April 17 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 20,991 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
Good call on the analysis for first oil change. I’ve got a sample into Blackstone right now. Mahle is the OEM filter. Not sure of correct model for a 6, however it’s OC 28 for a 4 Cyl.
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 4,790 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None ![]() |
Thanks for the reminder re the oil analysis. I do plan to send out a sample of the oil. I just ordered the Blackstone oil sample kit so I will be ready to go. Excellent idea,when I worked on ships we took regular sampling of major machinery and saved huge $$$$$, this was a mandatory requirement to get insurance from the vessels insurer and industry standard. Nearly 30 yrs in the industry I have seen it all with oil samples,some very interesting results,non ferrous metals,ferrous metals,fuel dilution,water content and many other factors are covered. Hope yours results are good (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) . |
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Michael ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 10,297 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California ![]() ![]() |
OK, thanks to all. I placed my order for 2 Mahle filters from Pelican.
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 528 Joined: 18-September 12 From: KY Member No.: 14,943 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() |
I third the Wix recommendation.
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,407 Joined: 8-February 05 From: WNY Member No.: 3,574 Region Association: North East States ![]() ![]() |
I would definitely check your current filter/oil console to see which is on there.
I upgraded my factory unit to the PMS unit for when my 3.2/3.4 is done. It has a larger oil filter. I'm not sure if it's needed but it can't hurt. After all there was a reason the factory went to the larger filter with the larger displacement engines. I also use the NAPA/Wix filters on all of my other cars as well. Used the NAPA/Wix filter on my Audi Q7 for over 10 years. Never had a problem with q-control. 160000 miles and still running strong. I always inspected it upon removal as well. For the Cayenne I always use the Mahle oil filter. It's newer and still under warranty so don't want the dealer saying anything if something where to happen. I will switch to the NAPA/Wix filter once the warranty is up. https://patrickmotorsports.com/products/oil...fe4e1&_ss=r |
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