What's recommended for this little-used but ignored 2013 BS
02-17-2022, 11:46 AM
#16
Rennlist Member
OK, I'm the OP, and here is what a very well-respected indy shop owner suggested, and I quote, "might service oil, brake fluid, coolant, serpentine belt, axles, check codes and reset."
I did not respond yet and ask about the belt, whether it would be "check" or replace. And as far as axles, I am presuming axle seals, something my 986 needed attention to, in the 21 years I owned it.
So what do you think?
I did not respond yet and ask about the belt, whether it would be "check" or replace. And as far as axles, I am presuming axle seals, something my 986 needed attention to, in the 21 years I owned it.
So what do you think?
Belt is up to you, I am at 50K miles and 8 years and have not done mine yet.. but it wouldn't hurt to check it and replace if necessary. Maint schedule says to check it at 4 and 10 years or at 40k miles.
For the axles, yeah just check them to make sure they are not leaking/torn boots/etc.
02-17-2022, 12:12 PM
#17
I have noticed that people read but don't actually understand what they are reading or have very short attention span !
Just deal with a guy on a Facebook group asking if he should get the 2014 Cayman S or the 2016 Cayman GTS..
some people started telling him to get the GTS because it's got turbos - completely ignoring that he said 2016 GTS LOL
Just deal with a guy on a Facebook group asking if he should get the 2014 Cayman S or the 2016 Cayman GTS..
some people started telling him to get the GTS because it's got turbos - completely ignoring that he said 2016 GTS LOL
Because automotive discussion boards in general and Rennlist in particular have devolved into nothing more that brand-specific Facebook sites. People generally don't read questions in detail, almost never read the posted responses before posting their response and jump right to whatever is on their mind at the moment when they respond, often not touching on the original topic. The result is that what used to be a fairly solid technical discussion/help site has become something only a little better than Twitter.
02-17-2022, 12:19 PM
#18
I have noticed that people read but don't actually understand what they are reading or have very short attention span !
Just deal with a guy on a Facebook group asking if he should get the 2014 Cayman S or the 2016 Cayman GTS..
some people started telling him to get the GTS because it's got turbos - completely ignoring that he said 2016 GTS LOL
Just deal with a guy on a Facebook group asking if he should get the 2014 Cayman S or the 2016 Cayman GTS..
some people started telling him to get the GTS because it's got turbos - completely ignoring that he said 2016 GTS LOL
02-17-2022, 02:23 PM
#19
02-17-2022, 02:56 PM
#20
I was attempting to explain where the ‘thrash it’ advice may have originated. If you feel anything I said contains ‘incorrect information’ please provide details. Maybe we can all learn something. I’m always up for that.
02-17-2022, 03:11 PM
#21
LOL.
"If you feel anything I said contains ‘incorrect information’ please provide details." I guess you made my point too.... that people read one thing and think something else.
I was referring to my own statement that I made, not something you said. I said, that my comment, even though not exactly on point to the original poster, was not posted to answer his question with in correct information. I was replying to the comment that TMc993 made. I even made an example where someone was asking about a 2014 S and 2016 Cayman GTS, and someone started replying that the GTS is better because it has 'turbos'. No turbos on 2016 GTS's.
"If you feel anything I said contains ‘incorrect information’ please provide details." I guess you made my point too.... that people read one thing and think something else.
I was referring to my own statement that I made, not something you said. I said, that my comment, even though not exactly on point to the original poster, was not posted to answer his question with in correct information. I was replying to the comment that TMc993 made. I even made an example where someone was asking about a 2014 S and 2016 Cayman GTS, and someone started replying that the GTS is better because it has 'turbos'. No turbos on 2016 GTS's.
02-17-2022, 03:19 PM
#22
Understood. I think maybe we all have to accept that threads will ‘evolve’ and go off-topic. They certainly do all across this site! 
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02-17-2022, 04:42 PM
#23
Race Director
This is well documented. The problem is oil ingested into the PCV system. The DFI engine ‘cooks’ the back of the inlet valve. Because fuel is injected beyond the inlet valves there is no ‘washing’ to help keep them clean so oil is baked onto the back-side. Porsche’s solution to its crappy oil separation design was to increase the oil temperature. I’m guessing this is why the ‘thrash it’ advice is given. Problem is, higher rpm only draws more mist through the badly designed system which created the problem in the first place. Whatever, none of this is devastating.
Some have suggested the ‘old-school’ advice to thrash the motor or fit heavier weight oil is only given because there is no actual solution. I tend to agree.
Some have suggested the ‘old-school’ advice to thrash the motor or fit heavier weight oil is only given because there is no actual solution. I tend to agree.
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