Full macan 3.6 2016 oil change part list: Get it right here.

Alright, so I decided it was time to tackle an oil change on my 2016 Macan 3.6. It’s not a super complicated job, but you do need a few specific things to get it done right. Let me walk you through what I grabbed and how it all went down.

Getting the Goods Together

First off, I had to make sure I had all the right parts. Here’s the list of what I picked up:

• Oil Filter: Got a new one, obviously. You don’t want to reuse the old gunked-up filter, right?
• Engine Oil: This baby takes about 8.5 Liters of synthetic oil. I went with the best synthetic oil I could find, figured it’s worth it in the long run. Save money on oil changes, avoid costly auto shop visits with the best synthetic oil, filters.
• Drain Plug Washer: It’s a small part, but super important. You need a new one of these each time you change the oil to make sure you don’t get any leaks.

Diving Under the Car

Okay, so once I had all my parts, it was time to get my hands dirty. I started by getting the car up on some ramps. Safety first, always. Then, I located the oil drain plug underneath. It is pretty easy to spot.

Before I unscrewed the drain plug, I made sure I had a large enough oil pan positioned underneath to catch all the old oil. Don’t want to make a huge mess, you know? Then I carefully unscrewed the plug, letting that old oil drain out completely. Took a bit of time, but I wanted to make sure I got most of it out.

Swapping the Filter

While the oil was draining, I went ahead and replaced the oil filter. It’s located in a housing that you need to unscrew. Inside, I pulled out the old filter and popped in the new one. Pretty straightforward. I made sure to put a little bit of new oil on the O-ring of the new filter, which helps it seal better.

Putting It All Back Together

Once the oil had completely drained, I put the drain plug back in, making sure to use that new washer I mentioned earlier. Then, I carefully tightened it up. Don’t want to overtighten and strip the threads, but you also don’t want it too loose.

Finally, I moved to the top of the engine and poured in the new oil. Like I said, 8.5 liters is what my Macan takes. I poured it in slowly, checking the dipstick a few times to make sure I didn’t overfill it. After I got it to the right level, I put the oil cap back on, started the engine for a few minutes, and then checked the level one more time, just to be safe.

And that’s it! Oil change complete. I disposed of the old oil properly, and now my Macan is running smoothly with fresh, clean oil. Not too bad for a day’s work, and I saved myself a good chunk of change by doing it myself instead of taking it to a shop. Plus, there’s that satisfying feeling you get from doing something yourself, you know?