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Old 09-25-2017 | 10:28 AM
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I am new to Porsche with my first one on order. I like to do a some maintenance. Certainly oil changes. I have some handheld tuners for my other cars that are useful but do not know a lot about what is good for a 911.

What are some options for handheld devices that can check and clear codes? What would I need to reset the oil interval after a oil change?

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Old 09-25-2017 | 10:46 AM
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Look into the Durametrics.
Old 09-25-2017 | 11:25 AM
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I have ICARSOFT POR-II. Reads all codes and simple to reset oil service intervals.
Old 09-25-2017 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Pmorritt
I have ICARSOFT POR-II. Reads all codes and simple to reset oil service intervals.
^^ Great alternative to the Durametric.
Old 09-25-2017 | 01:57 PM
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I'm still undecided if I should get a durametric or the IcarSoft. I'm planning on doing my own oil changes and service interval.

Since the Icarsoft is cheaper than the durametric, is there something the icarsoft won't do? I read that neither will reset these intervals like the factory, but instead, they will do a hard reset to zero miles instead of 20k for example. Not sure if this is true or not.

Thank you for the inputs.
Old 09-25-2017 | 03:21 PM
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durametric does many other functions: coding modules, logging data, etc.

the icarsoft would be the cheaper ( half price) option if resetting service is your basic need.
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Originally Posted by arter
durametric does many other functions: coding modules, logging data, etc.

the icarsoft would be the cheaper ( half price) option if resetting service is your basic need.
Does either device work on the 991.2?
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Originally Posted by arter
durametric does many other functions: coding modules, logging data, etc.

the icarsoft would be the cheaper ( half price) option if resetting service is your basic need.
Does either one do the DME rev overruns?
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Originally Posted by Pmorritt
I have ICARSOFT POR-II. Reads all codes and simple to reset oil service intervals.
+1. Worked great in my Macan too when I had that car. As mentioned about all it is good for is resetting service reminders which is why I bought it in the first place.



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