View Poll Results: Initial oil change / service.
Voters: 53. You may not vote on this poll
Initial oil change, 1.000, 2,000, 10,000?
#1
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
Initial oil change, 1.000, 2,000, 10,000?
Just curious as there are so many varying opinions on breakin, What mileage are you doing the first oil change? I know the first service is “free” at 10,000 miles but that also includes spark plugs. I usually target 1,000 miles. I realize Porsche doesn’t use breakin oil. That’s just my approach regardless with any new motor: Wondering other people’s thoughts & opinions.
#2
RL Community Team
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
Just curious as there are so many varying opinions on breakin, What mileage are you doing the first oil change? I know the first service is “free” at 10,000 miles but that also includes spark plugs. I usually target 1,000 miles. I realize Porsche doesn’t use breakin oil. That’s just my approach regardless with any new motor: Wondering other people’s thoughts & opinions.
#4
I change at 1,000 and then every year thereafter.
The following 4 users liked this post by Archimedes:
#5
Burning Brakes
I will do oil change after break in also. Cheap and can prevent problems down the road. This is going to be a keeper... (hummm, I tend to say that after every new car I buy, but I have a feeling this is the real stuff!)
#6
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
#7
Around 1-1.5k miles then every year regardless of miles.
The following 2 users liked this post by neurotic:
168glhs1986 (12-05-2023),
KBS911 (02-02-2021)
Trending Topics
#8
RL Community Team
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
That’s a bummer on the “free” service not being included. My dealer tried selling me prepaid services for approximately $1,300 each. I asked for a breakdown on what was included considering the manual says spark plugs at 30,000 miles or 4 years, air filter 20,000 or 2 years at latest. I just don’t see the value. I’m still waiting for a breakdown & cost. They do all the other inspections when you do an oil change: I also asked if that also included the brake fluid every 2 years. Didn’t add up fo me... still waiting for a response.
#9
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
#10
If you do it yourself does it void warranty?
#11
RL Community Team
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
Not a criticism. it may be worth it. I just want to know what is included given the only service items I’m aware are the air filter, cabin filter & brake fluid approximately every 2 years. I change my oil every year and the Brake fluid every 2 years on my other Porsche’s. I may be missing something and need the details to make an informed decision. They said that was at a 30% discount! At those prices they are closing in on my 964 15K service which takes 10 hours to adjust the valves alone. If anyone has insight please share....
#13
RL Community Team
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
Curious as to why? I always though it would be a good time to get any issues on record for future reference, and although I am pretty thorough, a trained set of eyes going over the vehicle can't be a bad thing or can it?
#14
I would like to think that people who have both the interest and the means to buy these car have the intelligence to see beyond the legal and corporate "party line" on break-in. In fact, the majority of break -n is done within the first few hours of driving. I really am just trying to understand...nothing more. But I am also committed to providing proper information to our enthusiast community.
As far as oil goes, this is my 5th Porsche. I change every year or every 10,00 miles. Never had a problem so I see no reason to do differently.
Last edited by VVG; 08-04-2020 at 07:04 PM.
#15
RL Community Team
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
I still do not understand why anyone thinks break-in has to do with how many miles one has driven. If you drive at 2000 rpm for 2000 miles and 4000 rpm for 1000 miles, your engine will have made the same number or revolutions. FWIW, every Porsche model with every engine has the same break-in recommendation in the manual. It has to be that way (for legal reasons) for people who can't do the math, or who just have no clue about cars (think about your average base Macan suburbanite), etc.
I would like to think that people who have both the interest and the means to buy these car have the intelligence to see beyond the legal and corporate "party line" on break in. In fact, the majority of break in is done within the first few hours of driving. I really am just trying to understand...nothing more. But I am also committed to providing proper information to our enthusiast community.
I would like to think that people who have both the interest and the means to buy these car have the intelligence to see beyond the legal and corporate "party line" on break in. In fact, the majority of break in is done within the first few hours of driving. I really am just trying to understand...nothing more. But I am also committed to providing proper information to our enthusiast community.
So as for the math, I am pretty good at it, if you have a formula to share, one that isn't just a bunch of WAG's please feel free to post it up now along with the recommended number of engine revolutions required... but please lets not pull out the thumb and hold it up and say " yep, I figure xxxxx revolutions' is about right!" Do you have a reputable study from a trusted verifiable source that has published such a figure for a modern Porsche engine like that in the 718 GT4/Spyder?