How Stringent Are You Following Porsche Maintenance Schedule?
09-29-2020 | 04:39 PM
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The plugs on a 991.2 are far from easy and the recommended interval is 3 years. I was able to do the plugs on my 997.2 without too much difficulty, however I am still staring at the ones on my 991.2 and wondering if and how I am going to get the Turbos off. I do plan on doing it myself at some point. Maybe the heat cycles of a turbocharge car accelerate the galvanic action of the plugs and the heads. My instinct tells me this recommended interval is too conservative. I am sure it is a very expensive trip to the dealer to have it done.
Sure, it's no Honda Civic or Mazda Miata four minute job, but it's no more difficult than, say, a mid-2000s Subaru Impreza.
Ah yes, the impenetrable coating that completely eliminates the possibility of galvanic corrosion. Forgot about that!
The coatings help, yes, which is why you can go as long as you do between changing plugs.
09-29-2020 | 04:46 PM
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09-30-2020 | 02:17 PM
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Some extensions, a wobble adapter, and torx bits. You can do it on the ground with a floor jack even, it's not too bad. At least we're not dropping the exhaust like on a 964...
Sure, it's no Honda Civic or Mazda Miata four minute job, but it's no more difficult than, say, a mid-2000s Subaru Impreza.
Ah yes, the impenetrable coating that completely eliminates the possibility of galvanic corrosion. Forgot about that!
The coatings help, yes, which is why you can go as long as you do between changing plugs.
Sure, it's no Honda Civic or Mazda Miata four minute job, but it's no more difficult than, say, a mid-2000s Subaru Impreza.
Ah yes, the impenetrable coating that completely eliminates the possibility of galvanic corrosion. Forgot about that!
The coatings help, yes, which is why you can go as long as you do between changing plugs.
This 4 year nonsense is a money grubbing scam. period
10-22-2020 | 10:26 AM
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Thought I would add to this thread. My ‘19 T is due for two year maintenance. A local dealer quoted $1,470! In addition to oil/filter, brake fluid flush and pollen/cabin filter they added wiper blades, w/s washer fluid, fuel cleaner, fuel ethanol treatment, oil conditioner??, cabin air treatment and odor/allergen whatever that is. I plan on oil/filter, brake fluid flush and possibly the two filters done by me if inspection shows it is needed. My T has about 6.5k miles.
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10-22-2020 | 10:37 AM
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Thought I would add to this thread. My ‘19 T is due for two year maintenance. A local dealer quoted $1,470! In addition to oil/filter, brake fluid flush and pollen/cabin filter they added wiper blades, w/s washer fluid, fuel cleaner, fuel ethanol treatment, oil conditioner??, cabin air treatment and odor/allergen whatever that is. I plan on oil/filter, brake fluid flush and possibly the two filters done by me if inspection shows it is needed. My T has about 6.5k miles.
10-22-2020 | 10:48 AM
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Thought I would add to this thread. My ‘19 T is due for two year maintenance. A local dealer quoted $1,470! In addition to oil/filter, brake fluid flush and pollen/cabin filter they added wiper blades, w/s washer fluid, fuel cleaner, fuel ethanol treatment, oil conditioner??, cabin air treatment and odor/allergen whatever that is. I plan on oil/filter, brake fluid flush and possibly the two filters done by me if inspection shows it is needed. My T has about 6.5k miles.
10-22-2020 | 02:44 PM
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I understand that. Having said that, there is a German repair shop near me and they have a Porsche master mechanic that has worked on Porsche’s since the ‘70s. Doubt many at the dealership have that kind of experience. I’d like to use the dealer while the car is under warranty but can’t stand being nickle and dimed over frivolous things.