wanesso

As with the whole break-in controversy, I am getting differing answers about WHEN to do the first oil change in the 991.2 GT3, which I've not yet driven due to the lovely weather. I've heard to change it at 500 miles and I've heard wait till at least 3,000 miles for the first. I may get flamed just for asking, but would like some experienced opinions.

Marv

For a new warranty engine I would follow the manufacture's instruction to the letter and have the dealer perform the service.

That being said, if you feel an early change would make you feel better, by all means schedule one with the dealer. They should be happy to comply.

The whole point is to make sure that the dealer and Porsche have no cause to deny you a claim should you have an engine failure. Porsche is very good about holding up their end when the customer follows their instructions to the letter.

Outside of the warranty, changing oil more frequently does no harm and even though synthetic is not cheap, it's far cheaper than a rebuild.

SANDIEGO

I changed mine at 1000 miles. I always do this and figure my engine will thank me over the long haul.

Palting

LOL. You'll get the same variety of answers here, if my perusing all these threads is an indication. Although 500 miles to me seems way too early, the proponents for an early first oil change say that there are contaminants from the break in process and that you need to get those out ASAP. Then there are those at the other end of the spectrum, where you simply follow the recommended intervals, because those "contaminants" actually help the break in process. My 0.2 cents, it doesn't hurt either way. Pamper it or treat it like a regular car. Do whichever makes you sleep better.

manitou202

I've been told to wait for the car's service indicator and to not change before that unless you are tracking the car before the first oil change.

When I was in the auto industry years ago, I remember GM engineering telling us they use a special additive from the factory that helps break in the engine, and not to change the oil until the first recommended interval. I have no idea if Porsche does something similar or if this is still done today at GM.

gilly6993

I did mine after 100 miles and sent the oil for testing.....I then drove it 10 miles and changed it again to flush any debris in the engine....sent that to be analyzed and graphed against the first change for comparison purposes.....I then changed it again at 1000 miles and do so every 500 miles thereafter or every 10 laps on the track, whatever comes first.....

nszombie

LMAO

Dr.Bill

This brings up another interesting observation.

Many times the zealots who religiously follow the manual for break in are the same people who think the manual is wrong with regards to oil changes and they should be done much sooner than recommended.

So do we follow what the smart German engineers (and lawyers) tell us to do or not? Or just follow the parts we agree with?

Palting

Damn you, I spilled coffee all over my shirt as I chortled! LOL

NVRANUF

... he said with a straight face!

PorscheFrank

excellent point

Jimmy-D

I like to do the first oil change between 1000-1500 miles then i do it every Spring after Winter storage

GrantG

I did mine after the AP-version of brake-in period (i.e. first blast to 9k was on fresh oil). BTW, changing your own oil on this car is a real pleasure. Everything is so high quality and a noticeable step above other Porsches (i.e. no disposable plastic drain plugs like 991.2 Carrera, no plastic oil filter cannisters, etc.)

BlueGT3

1,000 miles. Then went WOT and 9k immediately after. Whatever you are comfortable with....the oil change to me signaled break in done.

FourT6and2

What are the actual service intervals on the .2 GT3? I can't get a straight answer from anybody (including dealers). Like what does the actual service manual state? I don't want a "my dealer told me this or that." What does the service manual say?

Oil change intervals?
Spark plugs?
Injectors?
Wheel bearings or center log lugs, etc.? another thread I found says you need to change wheel bearings and center lock bolts every 12K.