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I don't want to say just yet. Called another dealer and they are telling me a completely different set of things need to be done. Dealer #2 is telling me:
$2,560 for:
Oil change
Brake fluid
Engine drive belt
Cabin filter
No spark plugs. They then told me that they don't do the engine intake filter because it isn't needed and they would have to take the bumper off. Then when I questioned whether or not the drive belt needs to be changed (it doesn't), they said well Porsche recommends that when we have the bumper off for engine filter, it's a good idea to do the drive belt at the same time. So I said.. well I thought you just told me you don't do the intake filters at 2-year service lol. So which is it. Freakin' dealers...
As far as I'm concerned, the only thing that needs replacing at 2 years, is the brake fluid. Everything else is mileage based. I do all of my own maintenance, which is all fairly easy (I do have access to a lift, which helps). I've even done my air filters, which is also easy, just takes time removing/reinstalling the bumper cover. If you're interested, I live down on the Peninsula, and can recommend a good independent shop in Belmont, who won't try to sell you more than you need (or over charge). Feel free to private message me.
Yes, all of the above (intake filter, sparkplugs, brake fluid flush, cabin filters) etc should be about $1500 in the bay no less. If you're using Rector, Carlsen, Monterey, time to move on.
Yes, all of the above (intake filter, sparkplugs, brake fluid flush, cabin filters) etc should be about $1500 in the bay no less. If you're using Rector, Carlsen, Monterey, time to move on.
Yeah, the price SHOULD be $1500. But I haven't found a place that will do it for that yet. My usual dealer, who I trust, isn't on that list but they want $3K.
when I looked at the two yr service (which includes plugs) a little while back, the reasonable dealers seem to expect 2K, my local dealer wanted $3.8K - needless to say I did most of it myself.....
FYI the plugs and rear air filters are easy to do, so I don't see the point of skipping this as its part of the recommended service at 2yrs. document with photos and receipts for reference in case you need to make future warranty claims.
when I looked at the two yr service (which includes plugs) a little while back, the reasonable dealers seem to expect 2K, my local dealer wanted $3.8K - needless to say I did most of it myself.....
FYI the plugs and rear air filters are easy to do, so I don't see the point of skipping this as its part of the recommended service at 2yrs. document with photos and receipts for reference in case you need to make future warranty claims.
Makes no sense to change plugs or air filters after 2 years. Plugs should be at 12k and Porsche says air filters at 24k. I did my filters at 14k, and they were still pretty clean.
Makes no sense to change plugs or air filters after 2 years. Plugs should be at 12k and Porsche says air filters at 24k. I did my filters at 14k, and they were still pretty clean.
the questions of "need" is subjective but that is not the key decision for me, Porsche require these items to be changed at the 2 yr service, I prefer to follow Porsche maintenance schedule to avoid any possible warranty issues in the future - perhaps you have assessed that risk to be minimal, but for low cost / level of effort required to comply with Porsche's schedule its seems odd to not do these items.
I have a .2 RS and the service is manual is quite clear plugs every 12K or "every 2 years at the latest" I did check on the air filters and as you say, that is listed at 24K or 4 yrs.
Maybe it is subjective, but when I changed my plugs and air filters, they were far from the end of their service life. These items don't wear with time...at least not in 2/4years. Obviously, you can't change these items too often, but at $175 for plugs and $365 for air filters, it's not exactly low cost...at least to me.
Doing the maintenance and learning about your car is another fun part of ownership. These items are simple to do even for a novice DIYer. Granted I do annual oil changes at dealer just for ease and records, but it’s nice to take your time and go the extra mile on areas the dealer will likely just skip over. Air filters are one area, there is so much stuff in the air box it’s nice to take time to vacuum it all out and wipe clean.
07-06-2021, 07:51 PM
991.2 GT3RS 2-year Service
