Gary JR

At some point one person's cheap insurance becomes another's eco unfriendly.

Dude174

Anyone change their 7MT fluid? I've searched and only found info on the GT4 - wasn't sure if the drain and fill plugs are the same as the 6MT. Printed info off Porsche online service manuals, but there seems to be a few different processes. Looking at the gearbox itself, seems to have a few different drain and refill spots.

LexVan

I plan to do mine early, along with the coolant, at about the 6 year mark or the 100K mile mark. I'm only at year #4 and just a touch over 50K miles. I'll also do a UOA on the gear oil, just to see the numbers.

Dude174

That's a good idea. I collected a sample during my 1k mile oil change and of course I promptly "lost" it when I left it out (in the jar) for what my wife deemed too long - she thought it was trash

BradB

Exactly what I did.

ralt12

+1
It's cheap insurance in the long run. With such a high-value car, there's no reason to skimp.

stout

Yeah, hear you on that. That's the other (very valid) side.

If we look at the bigger picture, however, in which most cars are headed for a too-early end, the long oil changes probably save a LOT of the earth's resources and prevent a LOT of pollution on a global fleet scale (though disposable cars should be an international scandal). Maybe it's a much smarter way on a global scale. On the other hand, if you're going to keep a car for the long haul (my vintage Porsche, for instance), increased care and maintenance like oil changes can have positive outcomes, too. Less ring wear. Fewer rebuilds (which come with their own environmental cost), etc.

fueledbymetal

Is the first 10k service still free at a dealer you didn’t buy from?

LexVan

Yes.

fueledbymetal

Great, thanks!

mrrippey

Is this true? I have an appt for my 10k service and they told me $625

Rippey

_RS_

I thought it was included in the price of the 2018 model, so 2017 .2 isn't "free". Anyone confirm?

And Rippey, I believe $625 is a Rippey-off.

Dewinator

jimmymoO

Do you mind sharing the checklist? Interested to see the checklist for 10k service and beyond so I know what I should look for.

mikex25