Taking her in for 1st service/oil change
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Taking her in for 1st service/oil change
Finally hit the 1 year mark on my 991 gts so she's due for an oil change so I was just wondering if there is anything else I should ask the Service Manager to take care of. I've heard for example they should update the PCM. So is there anything else I should have on the books?
Thanks
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I may try to DIY in the future but on this first all-important oil change I don't want to screw anything up. So anyone with any advice on the matter?
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Mobil 1 0W-40 or Castrol 0W-40, both Porsche A40 approved are $23 for 5 quarts at Wal-Mart. $39.38 for 8 quarts, including tax.
K&N PS-7032 filter $10.99 online, free shipping, no tax.
Total $50.37.
K&N PS-7032 filter $10.99 online, free shipping, no tax.
Total $50.37.
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I think Software Version 4.76 is the latest...add online services if you'd like as well...map update?
I take the 991 to the dealer while it is under warranty. Did the same with the Cayman when new. I think it is cheap insurance to have a good relationship with the dealer while under warranty.
Once they are out of warranty then I do it myself or have an independent handle the tougher jobs on the Cayman and '88 911.
My boy and I swapped out the air filter and plugs today. His little hands made it a snap to get to the rear, lower air filter release. Rain prevented us from replacing the rotor and distributor---maybe tomorrow!
I take the 991 to the dealer while it is under warranty. Did the same with the Cayman when new. I think it is cheap insurance to have a good relationship with the dealer while under warranty.
Once they are out of warranty then I do it myself or have an independent handle the tougher jobs on the Cayman and '88 911.
My boy and I swapped out the air filter and plugs today. His little hands made it a snap to get to the rear, lower air filter release. Rain prevented us from replacing the rotor and distributor---maybe tomorrow!
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You guys do what you like. If you think you are building a relationship with your service department by wasting money on wildly overpriced routine service, have at it. Dealers here don't care, I still get loaner and they act like I'm a long lost friend when I come in with a warranty item. They never see me otherwise.
Not getting into a pointless oil filter debate, but if you really think it matters, you can get a Mahle or Mann filter, both OEM for $16 on Amazon.
Not getting into a pointless oil filter debate, but if you really think it matters, you can get a Mahle or Mann filter, both OEM for $16 on Amazon.
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I think Software Version 4.76 is the latest...add online services if you'd like as well...map update?
I take the 991 to the dealer while it is under warranty. Did the same with the Cayman when new. I think it is cheap insurance to have a good relationship with the dealer while under warranty.
Once they are out of warranty then I do it myself or have an independent handle the tougher jobs on the Cayman and '88 911.
My boy and I swapped out the air filter and plugs today. His little hands made it a snap to get to the rear, lower air filter release. Rain prevented us from replacing the rotor and distributor---maybe tomorrow!
I take the 991 to the dealer while it is under warranty. Did the same with the Cayman when new. I think it is cheap insurance to have a good relationship with the dealer while under warranty.
Once they are out of warranty then I do it myself or have an independent handle the tougher jobs on the Cayman and '88 911.
My boy and I swapped out the air filter and plugs today. His little hands made it a snap to get to the rear, lower air filter release. Rain prevented us from replacing the rotor and distributor---maybe tomorrow!
Hope you paid him well, I'm sure the Germans are tougher on their child labor laws than the Chinese are
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The ice scraper came in handy...new hood and frunk shocks on order! I didn't have an old hockey stick around...
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Funny neither of my boys can drive a stick (which is actually a blessing since my Porsches have alway been stick) but my daughter refuses to drive an automatic - go figure.
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