GrantG

Yep, and it gives you far higher quality hardware to use than what's in a modern Carrera/Boxster/Cayman (like its plastic oil pan and oil filter cannister) - I want to see where the extra money went

Palting

Just putting the opinions I agree with in this one post. Just follow the Porsche manual. Having said that, I did have the dealer do an oil change at 2,500 miles, just before the first time I would take it to the track. Why?, I dunno why. It probably did not do any good for the car, but it made me feel good! LOL.

As to a DIY oil/filter change, it is indeed easy. However, I do want the pros to give the car a good once over at least once a year. Which is about how often I plan to have the oil changed, anyway.

GT3_Driver

Nickel and Dimes

I'm doing what makes me FEEL good

But before I say what that is... a little explanation of what I have seen

I had the pleasure of going to 2 Porsche Experiences at Barber. The reason I have a GT3 now....

Instructors told me No break-in miles and No extra maintenance!!!!

But I'm also confused that they black flagged me for hitting the curb!!!!
My last gripe...... they didn't manage tire pressure......Cars ran 45+ PSI most of the time!!

Now for the Nickel and Dimes part.....

I hate the Value Posts....But I read them just to stay informed..... But I drive it like I stole it.....

What am I doing
Just turned 1000 miles....I'm draining the oil ONLY myself.....What 60 bucks for peace of mind!!!! Nickels for a $175k car

Hope to see at Barber March 2-3!!!!!

Chris88

Except the part about over/underfilling. I had to drain bit out on my first change and I followed recommendations closely.

catdog2

anyone try Tribotex ceramic oil additive?

Agent_Orange

I will bet he knows their in-house break in and run up procedure !

robmypro

After 1000 miles then every 3000 miles after that is what I do.

Ceepe

Alan C.

1. Good plan on service.
2. Easy plan on exhaust, go Dundon.

Marv

There is value in having that paper trail if the engine grenades.

Even out of warranty, having a good paper trail helps. Porsche has been known to (in some cases) to repair out-of-warranty work at no cost to the owner. The company stands by its work.

That being said, the dealer is going to charge you generously for work you contract them to do. Work you do yourself is a little harder to document. So, it's a cost-benefit thing.

golfnutintib

running 10k miles on initial oil on a gt3/rs engine is probably unwise, even if just road driven

otoh 1k change is unnecessary, esp. after a mild mannered break in

the notion of a change before a track day or weekend is smart, esp. in warmer climates or if you are an advanced driver who will use mostly high revs... factory fill 0-40 m1 is known to shear down quickly in intensive use

i like to go 5w50 get a little more shear protection in track-mobiles

Matrog

If your not going to keep the car long term, follow factory guidelines.

If you intend to keep it, I'd recommend an oil change at 1-2K miles, then 5K, 10K, 15K, etc. (on the 5K interval) as it is easy to remember. If you are not driving it much, change the oil at least once a year.

orthojoe

He told me that as well. They don't do a break in. They run it hard right away.

Seems bad, but it's psychological. Nobody can ever prove it's bad. It's all in our heads.

orthojoe

Remember my .1 GT3? 80 track days. 5w-50 oil change every 10th track day. Engine refused to die and I continued to get faster all of the way up to the 80th day.

Why every 10 days? Not gonna pretend that it's the right thing to do like others here because I have zero evidence that it is the best thing to do. My hunch is that 10 days is still overkill, but I can't prove it and it made me feel better to do it.

ipse dixit

Plus 1.

Synthetic oils have come a long long way.