For Mezger engines M64 blocks...

Total cost at dealerships ~$150-200.
Total cost of DIY ~$70
Total cost if you or an inexperienced dealership screws things up? How much is the oil tank going for these days? $1444.75, replacement crankcase? $5591.75

Parts and numbers needed:
996 107 225 52(53) oil filter (includes large O-ring)
999 707 465 40 separate smaller O-ring
900 123 010 20 copper ring for the oil tank 44 ft-lb torque
900 123 118 30 aluminum ring for the crankcase 52 ft-lb torque

Tools you'll need after putting your car on ramps, lifts, or stands:
15mm ratchet socket for crankcase drain
19mm ratchet socket for oil tank drain
27mm open ended wrench for counter torque
Oil filter wrench 000 721 920 40

Oil should be changed when the engine has reached normal operating temperature. CAUTION - oil will be hot.

Use a ramp or jack up the vehicle at the correct points.Remove the oil drain screw and collect the engine oil in a disposal container (at least 9 quarts).

Identify oil tank drain bolt and drain the oil over 20 minutes.


Make sure you use a 27mm open ended wrench to counter torque the drain bolt.


Identify the crankcase drain bolt and drain the oil over 20 minutes.



Once both bolts have drained completely reinstall the bolts with new crush rings. Next, remove the oil filter using wrench and socket:



Remove the filter, old O-ring seals, and replace...moisten the rings with a touch of new motor oil. Reassemble the filter, ring seal, and oil cap. Torque for the oil filter casing is 19 ft-lb.




997s VTG turbochargers do not have drain bolts. On 996s, I typically don't bother draining the turbos as the volume is typically quite small.

This technique will require replacing approximately 8 quarts of engine oil.

Good luck.

bob

 

Now these are the threads I love, thanks!

 

More coming for the winter. I have plans...lots of plans

 

Also thanks, it's not so much the savings but the 200 mile drive to the nearest dealer and the satisfaction of doing it myself.

 

Thanks for the DIY tip! I can't believe how easy it was to do an oil change on my 997 and this is my first time doing it too. I'm Not paying the dealer $200 to change my oil anymore and wasted half a day dropping it off.

Btw..I didn't have to use a 27mm open ended wrench to counter torque the drain bolt, the nut is welded in place. Is all 997TT like this or just on 08?

 

great DIY, thank you very much.

 

I believe there was a change in the oil pan design. The 07s use the oil pan from the M96/70 engine.

 

You are very welcome.

 

I did my own oil change @ 5000+- miles (bought the car with 4K miles) and my entire filter was black. Any idea why it appears that only half of the OP's pictured filter is used?? Also as someone asked above...I believe the 27mm wrench on the tank is iused to counter torque to the tank itself while loosening the drain plug.

 

what do you mean only 1/2 used, the whole filter is black??