911 Carrera 964 3.6, 1990 model - Servicing Advice

[scottp]

Hi,

My dad has recently purchased a 911 Carrera 964 3.6, 1990 model.

He is wanting to give it a decent service, but is unsure of a few things. What would you recommend replacing/checking on the car firstly, not sure on the miles but it is over 100,000. Also, what oil does it need? and how much? The car has full service history at the moment and he doesn't want to ruin that! also, he is just fitting an oil cooler as the old one was damaged, what is the procedue for fitting? will it need filling back up with oil?

Any hints or tips will be greatly appreciated!!

Thanks!

[tertius]

scottp said:

Hi,

My dad has recently purchased a 911 Carrera 964 3.6, 1990 model.

He is wanting to give it a decent service, but is unsure of a few things. What would you recommend replacing/checking on the car firstly, not sure on the miles but it is over 100,000. Also, what oil does it need? and how much? The car has full service history at the moment and he doesn't want to ruin that! also, he is just fitting an oil cooler as the old one was damaged, what is the procedue for fitting? will it need filling back up with oil?

Any hints or tips will be greatly appreciated!!

Thanks!

Umm, my tip would be to take it to someone who knows what they are doing ... like an independent Porsche specialist.

[r5gttgaz]

What was the last service carried out? That will dictate the level of the next one. If you are changing the oil cooler then you will be re-filling the oil tank after, it might be wise to let an indy garage change it and do the oil lines at the same time if they are crap then the oil change can be part of the service.

[graeme36s]

mobil 1 15w/50, where in the UK are you ?

[scottp]

thanks alot! Im In Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Why?

Cheers

[PH5121]

If your dad is new to Porsche ownership he may not know of the local independant Porsche specialists in the area.
There are a couple in Sheffield, I recommend Strasse in Leeds, they service my 964.

[Bosh 964]

I'd also recommend Millbrooke cars next to Don Valley Stadium in Sheffield who did my last 964 service in April

A bit cheaper than Strasse and also ex JCT staff