40,000 Mile Maintenance Completed Tonight
12-17-2015, 12:48 PM
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Well, if that's the case you will be able to provide some hard evidence to that effect.... won't you? Perhaps a phone number to your dealership's GM who is going state , without equivocation, that all DIY service work is accepted without any hesitation as satisfactorily completed for all their CPO'd vehicles?
12-17-2015, 12:54 PM
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Agree. I do all my own maintenance and my last trade was CPOd and sold at a premium from a premium dealer in two days because it was mint not because the dealer did the maintenance. Never heard or seen the requirement to have dealer service for CPO. Just dealer inspection and clear collision history.
12-17-2015, 01:00 PM
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For you guys that love working on your cars, more to you. Keep up the good work. It will not affect anything regarding resale or trade-ins in the big scope of things.
Trust me, they'll CPO practically anything.
Trust me, they'll CPO practically anything.
06-10-2016, 12:15 AM
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Fantastic job, with every one of these great DIY posts, I slowly move closer to outfitting my garage according.
My daily is a Honda, and I have changed out the brakes/simple stuff on that, but scared to touch my first Porsche.
My daily is a Honda, and I have changed out the brakes/simple stuff on that, but scared to touch my first Porsche.
06-10-2016, 12:22 AM
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Removing bumpers look intimidating, but it's less than 30min to remove once you get a hang of it.
Why Porsches are easy to work on? They're technically race cars for the road. Every part needs to be easily replaced/repaired at the pit with little amount of tools and time possible. Quicker you can replace parts, the more likely you'll win races. Just my 2 cents.
06-10-2016, 03:02 AM
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06-10-2016, 10:24 AM
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I love these discussions. We just need to agree there's different strokes for different folks.
If I had multiple cars like some on here do and only have to do the "annual" service I probably would have someone else do it as well but because I'm a high mileage driver and a competent DIY'er that knows his limitations I find working on cars very rewarding.
PLUS ++++ performing the 40K service myself I saved enough for a set of tires which I seem to go through frequently.
If I had multiple cars like some on here do and only have to do the "annual" service I probably would have someone else do it as well but because I'm a high mileage driver and a competent DIY'er that knows his limitations I find working on cars very rewarding.
PLUS ++++ performing the 40K service myself I saved enough for a set of tires which I seem to go through frequently.
06-17-2016, 03:02 AM
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CSK 911 - with your lead I replaced the spark plugs today. My '12 991S doesn't have that small plate covering the front most drivers side plug. All plugs were accessible with wheels off and no need to remove bumper if that is all you are doing.
Plugs are Bosch FGR-5-NQE-04 and torqued to 21 ft lbs. All the small torx head bolts on the heat shields and the screws to hold the coils in place are 7.5 ft lbs. I used a little anti seize compound on them and on the spark plugs.
Total time including jacking up the car, removing rear wheels, replacing plugs and back to wheels on - 2.5 hours. Not bad for first time on this job and that included scrounging from a neighbour the odd tool I didn't have.
Saved $520 Cdn today - thats $208 per hour!
Pleasure of a well done DIY? Priceless!
Plugs are Bosch FGR-5-NQE-04 and torqued to 21 ft lbs. All the small torx head bolts on the heat shields and the screws to hold the coils in place are 7.5 ft lbs. I used a little anti seize compound on them and on the spark plugs.
Total time including jacking up the car, removing rear wheels, replacing plugs and back to wheels on - 2.5 hours. Not bad for first time on this job and that included scrounging from a neighbour the odd tool I didn't have.
Saved $520 Cdn today - thats $208 per hour!
Pleasure of a well done DIY? Priceless!
06-17-2016, 11:13 AM
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CSK 911 - with your lead I replaced the spark plugs today. My '12 991S doesn't have that small plate covering the front most drivers side plug. All plugs were accessible with wheels off and no need to remove bumper if that is all you are doing.
Plugs are Bosch FGR-5-NQE-04 and torqued to 21 ft lbs. All the small torx head bolts on the heat shields and the screws to hold the coils in place are 7.5 ft lbs. I used a little anti seize compound on them and on the spark plugs.
Total time including jacking up the car, removing rear wheels, replacing plugs and back to wheels on - 2.5 hours. Not bad for first time on this job and that included scrounging from a neighbour the odd tool I didn't have.
Saved $520 Cdn today - thats $208 per hour!
Pleasure of a well done DIY? Priceless!
Plugs are Bosch FGR-5-NQE-04 and torqued to 21 ft lbs. All the small torx head bolts on the heat shields and the screws to hold the coils in place are 7.5 ft lbs. I used a little anti seize compound on them and on the spark plugs.
Total time including jacking up the car, removing rear wheels, replacing plugs and back to wheels on - 2.5 hours. Not bad for first time on this job and that included scrounging from a neighbour the odd tool I didn't have.
Saved $520 Cdn today - thats $208 per hour!
Pleasure of a well done DIY? Priceless!
06-17-2016, 12:04 PM
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06-17-2016, 01:00 PM
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What is the reason Porsche does not recommend it?
06-20-2016, 11:34 AM
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Thanks
It was a nice change from the typical black I would have ordered.
The only down side is the splotchiness of the seats either from sweat, water, or what ever is causing it.
It seems after sitting in the garage the staining is nonexistent but sit it out in the sun and they show up.
The ventilated seats are pretty trick but I would probably not order another car with them just because of this.
It was a nice change from the typical black I would have ordered.
The only down side is the splotchiness of the seats either from sweat, water, or what ever is causing it.
It seems after sitting in the garage the staining is nonexistent but sit it out in the sun and they show up.
The ventilated seats are pretty trick but I would probably not order another car with them just because of this.