30K Service and Spark Plugs
05-12-2012, 08:14 AM
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I just had my 60k done at 58k. I have a tune and was getting some misfires under load in 4th. I had new plugs, 997 coil packs, and Pre cat O2 sensors replaced. All I can say is wow! It wasn't cheap, but it is like a new car. It ran fine before, but was a little raw. I just thought that was normal. the smoothness these replacements induced is amazing. Now I need a new exhaust to get the rawness back. Its too smooth. LOL
05-12-2012, 11:44 AM
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The result was definitely worth it.
05-12-2012, 04:57 PM
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Need a bit of help guys.
I am selling my car and subject to some negotiation it is sold.
I had the 30K service done a while back and the PPI dealer is asking why the plugs weren't changed. Talked to my dealer who said because they dont get done til 60K. He printed off the service manual page which clearly says only up to model year 2000 change the plugs, otherwise its 60K.
PPI dealer is arguing thats not correct. Renntech lists a change of plugs at 30K.
Who is correct?
I am selling my car and subject to some negotiation it is sold.
I had the 30K service done a while back and the PPI dealer is asking why the plugs weren't changed. Talked to my dealer who said because they dont get done til 60K. He printed off the service manual page which clearly says only up to model year 2000 change the plugs, otherwise its 60K.
PPI dealer is arguing thats not correct. Renntech lists a change of plugs at 30K.
Who is correct?
I posted a PDF of this document on the 996 Turbo forum, under a thread "I've been a bad boy...".
The document I was told by the tech who called it up from his computer comes from a private (dealer only) web site.
If you are getting any static from the PPI dealer have it show you the documentation upon which it bases its claim the plugs are due to be changed at 30K miles.
IIRC only the 996 Turbo and 2000 an early Boxsters and 911s get their plugs changed every 30K miles.
But consult the PDF I mentioned above.
Sincerely,
Macster.
05-12-2012, 07:21 PM
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I think the turbo coil packs are quite a bit more expensive than the NA coil packs. They were 280 ea. plus labor. Also the labor on a turbo is more because of all the extra stuff to work around.
05-14-2012, 09:04 AM
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60K service on my '99 996
FWIW-Just had the major 60K done (except I had already replaced my air and pollen filters, and serpentine belt) at my local P-car dealer. Cost = $1650. A local indy shop had quoted me $1300. The original plugs and all six spark plug tubes were also replaced as one tube was leaking. (The indy price did not include replacing the tubes.)
And yes, it seems to have made a difference in re. engine smoothness, clutch action, etc.
relinuca
And yes, it seems to have made a difference in re. engine smoothness, clutch action, etc.
relinuca
05-14-2012, 09:32 AM
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FWIW - Attached Porsche Maintenance Interval sheet dated 2010 says 2001-2005 Carrera plugs should be changed every 48,000 or 4 years.
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05-14-2012, 11:24 AM
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If I'm reading this right, my 2k miles per year 2004 Carerra does not need annual maintenance? Only thru MY2003 it says...
My oil has 1.1k on it, but 14mos... now that I bought it I will be doing 3-5k per year in mileage... just debating if I really need to change it or just wait till end of season and the 2yr mark...
According to this schedule, I can...
My oil has 1.1k on it, but 14mos... now that I bought it I will be doing 3-5k per year in mileage... just debating if I really need to change it or just wait till end of season and the 2yr mark...
According to this schedule, I can...
05-14-2012, 02:48 PM
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Oil Change
yep - annually is cheap insurance - and maybe even more so if car is not driven much or only short distances. You could always do blackstone oil analysis for $25 to see how the oil looks - and based on that might want to stretch it to two years. My oil looked good at 1 year ~5K - but changed it myself anyway.
