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It's a 2001 model. I reckon it still has the original fluid in it. The OEM fluid is very hard to find.

I have a Porsche 911 Turbo which does about 2000 miles per year. I change engine oil and filter annually and brake fluid biannually. What is everyone's view on how often to change the manual trans-axle and front diff oil?

Originally Posted By: chubbs1 Don't change the transaxle/diff oil. It should be fine and you will save a few bucks Even though its been in there for 12 years?

Originally Posted By: Garak Originally Posted By: Doug Hillary Mobil's Delvac 1 5W-40 is a great lubricant for your car Not to mention it will probably be half the price of a boutique and you have actual experience with the product. Doug, do you guys get M1 0w-40 in anything except 1 L...

Hi Guys, I have a 2001 Porsche 996 Turbo. It only has less than 25k miles on it but I would like to change the transaxle and front diff oil. The only Porsche approved oils are Mobilube PTX and Shell transaxle. I'm not able to obtain any of these oils. I can get oil from the dealer but only in...

I have been using M1 0W40 in my Porsche 996 Turbo for years, since it is the factory fill. These things consume oil like it is no one's business, so I usually keep buy in 20l pales which gives me a change for the Porsche as well as my BMW 335 per year as well as enough for top ups. I always buy...

Thanks guys. Can someone point me in the direction of the M1 FAQ?

Hello, I am from Australia. I have been using Mobil 1 0W40 in my Porsche 996 Turbo (factory fill) for years and have recently started using it in my E90 BMW 335i (more for the convenience of using the same oil). The M1 we get here is made in France. Does anyone know if this is the same product...