Hi David,
Thanks for the info on the oil change bits. I used to use the Mahle filters on my 911 rather the OEM Porsche ones and never had an issue with them. I even stooped to using Bosch a time or two.
Based on your information about the drain plug on the N54, I assume it will become obvious to me which way the drain plug is mounted when I pull the trapdoor under it and I can then take the appropriate measures to redirect the flow.
My question about oil was not about preference or to spark the oil Jihad, but just to find which type of oil was used in the factory fill and which type BMW will likely be using when they do maintenance on my car, since I would like to use the same type as well. The car only has ~1K miles on it at present, but I believe I will change at 1500 or so after the breakin period.
Thanks for the info!
ianc