Which service at 86k miles??
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Drifting
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Which service at 86k miles??
Bought my tiptronic C2 in October with 83k miles. Last service was at 79k miles. When I bought it, I had PPI, and then new gearbox filter& oil, new engine filter & oil, new brake fluid (had new discs etc).
So, time is approaching for another service, as it is 11 months since the service at 79k miles.
So, do I need a 12k service, or will a look in my book suggest that a 24k service wasn't done at 72k??
Finally, what should I expect from a 12k service that sucks £375 + VAT out of my wallet?? JZ Machtech do a 12K for less than £300, but I assume this doesn't include tappet adjusting.
Any useful tips would be handy before I start negotiating with the pirates, er, mechanics!!!
So, time is approaching for another service, as it is 11 months since the service at 79k miles.
So, do I need a 12k service, or will a look in my book suggest that a 24k service wasn't done at 72k??
Finally, what should I expect from a 12k service that sucks £375 + VAT out of my wallet?? JZ Machtech do a 12K for less than £300, but I assume this doesn't include tappet adjusting.
Any useful tips would be handy before I start negotiating with the pirates, er, mechanics!!!
Race Car
Joined: Aug 2001
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From: London, UK
John
The car needs a full service every year or 12000 miles according to the handbook. Some items such as brake fluid etc is needed every 2 years. I would have suggested JZM but you are a bit far away.
I would say though that I would be suspicious of anyone doing a full service for under £350. The OEM Porsche kit costs around £100 and there is almost £100 worth of oil or so. Doesn't leave a lot left for 8 hours of Porsche trained labour does it? Don't go for cheapest - it won't pay in the long run.
The car needs a full service every year or 12000 miles according to the handbook. Some items such as brake fluid etc is needed every 2 years. I would have suggested JZM but you are a bit far away.
I would say though that I would be suspicious of anyone doing a full service for under £350. The OEM Porsche kit costs around £100 and there is almost £100 worth of oil or so. Doesn't leave a lot left for 8 hours of Porsche trained labour does it? Don't go for cheapest - it won't pay in the long run.
Racer
Joined: Jan 2002
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From: Oxford, England
John
the 12,000 miles service involves setting the valve clearances.
You need to look carefully at your car's service history to see when this was last done.
On a low mileage car I would suggest an annual inspection and oil service with a 12,000 miles service every two years if the car does less than 6,000 miles a year.
the 12,000 miles service involves setting the valve clearances.
You need to look carefully at your car's service history to see when this was last done.
On a low mileage car I would suggest an annual inspection and oil service with a 12,000 miles service every two years if the car does less than 6,000 miles a year.
