What service do I need for my 996?
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Hey
I am a bit stuck on what service to expect on my car due to mileage. It is 2003 so technically on 2 year service but no way am I doing that. I want to ensure it is kept in prime condition and here is the last couple of years services-
23.6.14 49414 Nine Excellence Service Minor
23.8.14 00000 Nine Excellence Exhaust change no stamp
22.12.14 51522 Porsche Torque MOT, Oil Change, HID repair, Gundo no stamp
3.7.15 53405 Porsche Torque MOT and minor work no stamp
7.7.15 53411 Porsche Torque Clutch Slave Cyl and clutch kit no stamp
9.7.15 00000 911Virgin Inspection Delivery no stamp
It has now done 55,200 after I purchased it on 1st October 2015.
(also still need recommendations for east midlands servicing. Just left a message for Leicester OPC but would welcome alternatives as I prefer indi's )
Many thanks
I am a bit stuck on what service to expect on my car due to mileage. It is 2003 so technically on 2 year service but no way am I doing that. I want to ensure it is kept in prime condition and here is the last couple of years services-
23.6.14 49414 Nine Excellence Service Minor
23.8.14 00000 Nine Excellence Exhaust change no stamp
22.12.14 51522 Porsche Torque MOT, Oil Change, HID repair, Gundo no stamp
3.7.15 53405 Porsche Torque MOT and minor work no stamp
7.7.15 53411 Porsche Torque Clutch Slave Cyl and clutch kit no stamp
9.7.15 00000 911Virgin Inspection Delivery no stamp
It has now done 55,200 after I purchased it on 1st October 2015.
(also still need recommendations for east midlands servicing. Just left a message for Leicester OPC but would welcome alternatives as I prefer indi's )
Many thanks
Nobby Diesel said:
Seeing how the car is now 13 years old and has a non OPC service record, I can see no point in going the OPC route.
As for which service, that's a tricky one, as there seem to have been jobs done on and ad hoc basis.
I think I would look to a major service, including belt, brake fluid and gearbox oil change, but forget the plugs, if you want. If you get the whole lot done, you will have a solid and reliable reference point for yourself and it will get the car back to a start point for a properly structured service regime.
As for recommending a good indie, I'm afraid that I can't help. Not my part of the world.
What I would say is, that you might well find a greater depth of knowledge about the 996 at an indie, as opposed to an OPC. It always strikes me that the age of the techs/mechanics, is older in the indie network than the OPC. I have to question how extensive can the knowledge be of older cars, with the younger techs?
Thanks for the advice (and others above). I will have a major done with brake and gearbox done. Will give GCR a call todayAs for which service, that's a tricky one, as there seem to have been jobs done on and ad hoc basis.
I think I would look to a major service, including belt, brake fluid and gearbox oil change, but forget the plugs, if you want. If you get the whole lot done, you will have a solid and reliable reference point for yourself and it will get the car back to a start point for a properly structured service regime.
As for recommending a good indie, I'm afraid that I can't help. Not my part of the world.
What I would say is, that you might well find a greater depth of knowledge about the 996 at an indie, as opposed to an OPC. It always strikes me that the age of the techs/mechanics, is older in the indie network than the OPC. I have to question how extensive can the knowledge be of older cars, with the younger techs?
Rockster said:
What I have followed with my Porsches is a 5K mile oil/filter service schedule. If you don't drive 5K miles per year I'd recommend you change the oil every year. I think Porsche recommends this too.
If you track the car my advice is to show up at the track with fresh oil.
Brake and if a manual transmission car clutch fluid flush/bleed is due every 2 years regardless of mileage. This is important so do not skip this.
I change the engine/cabin filters every other year. Where I live/drive neither gets particularly dirty so it is more out of habit than need. If the A/C starts to stink replace the cabin filter as this can develop an off odor.
Serpentine belt is due every 60K miles IIRC.
Every 4 to 5 years I have the coolant drained and the engine refilled with fresh coolant.
Transmission/diff fluids are due to be replaced every 90K miles (but consult your owners manual) and I either get them replaced at 90K miles or at fewer miles.
Plugs get changed on miles but there is a time component as well that one is wise to adhere to.
If the car has a serviceable fuel filter that needs to be changed on schedule.
Be sure the body water drains are free of trash and every so often blow the trash out of the radiator ducts or have the front bumper cover removed and this trash cleaned out.
Thanks for that. The rads are protected by aftermarket mesh put on by a previous owner (after he had it all replaced according to invoices. I've asked for the belt to be checked and changed if needed. Glad I'm having the clutch fluid changed as I can't see that being done recently. If you track the car my advice is to show up at the track with fresh oil.
Brake and if a manual transmission car clutch fluid flush/bleed is due every 2 years regardless of mileage. This is important so do not skip this.
I change the engine/cabin filters every other year. Where I live/drive neither gets particularly dirty so it is more out of habit than need. If the A/C starts to stink replace the cabin filter as this can develop an off odor.
Serpentine belt is due every 60K miles IIRC.
Every 4 to 5 years I have the coolant drained and the engine refilled with fresh coolant.
Transmission/diff fluids are due to be replaced every 90K miles (but consult your owners manual) and I either get them replaced at 90K miles or at fewer miles.
Plugs get changed on miles but there is a time component as well that one is wise to adhere to.
If the car has a serviceable fuel filter that needs to be changed on schedule.
Be sure the body water drains are free of trash and every so often blow the trash out of the radiator ducts or have the front bumper cover removed and this trash cleaned out.
All booked in now so just waiting for Royal Steering Wheels to return to work next week and hopefully I can get the wheel done at the same time (nothing wrong with it but I just want something less shiny!)
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