How to Change Your Engine Oil - Tips for Beginners

Changing your oil is a simple task, but people often forget critical parts and tools for the job. In this video, I'll share some tips for beginners looking to change their oil based on my experience working on my 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera S. Reset Oil Light with Foxwell NT530 Scanner: https://www.thecreatorstash.com/collections/car-fanatic/products/foxwell-nt530-diagnostic-scan-tool For more videos and links to parts in the video, check out the links below: Oil change DIY instructions for Porsche 911 (997) 997.1 - https://www.ecarguides.com/2005-2008-porsche-911-oil-change 997.2 - https://www.ecarguides.com/997-engine-oil-change ►Mobile 1 0W-40 Synthetic (5 qts): http://amzn.to/2bnzw7I ►Cheap low-profile oil drain pan: http://amzn.to/2w5C2Hw ►Tekton Torque Wrench: http://amzn.to/2x9iJCt ►Shop Paper Towels: http://amzn.to/2x9j87X ►Fast Orange Hand Cleaner: http://amzn.to/2w5BJwy ►Chemical Guy's All Clean: http://amzn.to/2vKudM4 Parts & Tools specific for Porsche 997.2: ►Mahle OEM Oil FIlter: http://amzn.to/2aS2sYK ►Engine Oil Drain Plug (37 ft-lbs): http://amzn.to/2aS27FQ ►Drain Plug Gasket: http://amzn.to/2b0R4Yy ►36mm socket for Oil Filter Cap (19 ft-lbs): http://amzn.to/2bec2Vj ►8mm Allen Socket: http://amzn.to/2bnAwZp Previous Episodes: ►Porsche - Everything you wanted to know: https://youtu.be/o_dWnmMT49w?list=PLy0d3ZMZ3zE6HPSeYNre9PFvHuD2dX3uW ►Car how to videos: https://youtu.be/jeeGUvRnu-0?list=PLy0d3ZMZ3zE5qo6elH7P8duHN70kNnoTw ►Porsche 911 Buyer's Guide Series: https://youtu.be/BoSFn-fpD_U?list=PLy0d3ZMZ3zE72ecZG7srBJNwluM_e8Wps ►Car Tips & Product Reviews: https://youtu.be/04vYqJ2vbLE?list=PLy0d3ZMZ3zE50AI9SJZOPlvF32qwngip6 Subscribe to CarFanatic for weekly Porsche & sports car videos! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCbNelp9_Ueza_vkdGn9-cg?sub_confirmation=1