Sneaky Pete

I just hit 90K and know I need to get the service done but I don't know what is included nor the anticipated cost. Anybody have any info?

htny

Carrera/GT3 (996) Maintenance Schedules - Major Maintenance US (up to MY02)
Major maintenance after: 30,000, 60,000, 90,000, 120,000 miles etc. (48,000, 96,000, 144,000, 192,000 km etc.) OK
Diagnosis system: Read out fault memory
Polyrib belt: Check condition
Change the engine oil and oil filter
Replace the spark plugs
Vehicle underside and engine compartment: Visual inspection for leaks (oils and fluids) and abrasion (lines and hoses)
Underbody panels: visual inspection for completeness, installation and damage
Coolant hoses: Check condition;
Radiators and air inlets at front: Visual inspection for external contamination and blockage;
Coolant: Check the level and antifreeze protection
Air cleaner: Replace the filter element
Particle filter: Replace the filter element
Fuel system: Visual inspection for damage, routing and secure fit of line connections
Power steering: Check the fluid level and bellows
Parking brake: Checking the free play of the parking brake lever
Brake system: Visual inspection of the brake pads and brake discs for wear
Brake hoses and lines: Visual inspection for damage, routing and corrosion. Checking the brake fluid level
Clutch: Check the play and pedal end position
Throttle actuation: Check smooth operation, check the full throttle position with the Tester
Steering gear: Visually inspect the bellows for damage
Tie rod joints: Check the play and dust bellows
Axle joints: Check play, visual inspection of dust bellows for damage, check screw connections of running gear adjustment facility, front and rear, for secure fit
Drive shafts: Perform a visual inspection of the boots for leaks and damage
Exhaust system: Visual inspection for leaks and damage, check suspension
Tires and spare wheel (collapsible wheel): Check the condition and the tire pressure
Check the door locks, lid locks and safety hooks of the front lid to ensure that they are secure and functioning properly:
Check lid lock, front and rear; Check safety hook, front lid; Function test, check door lock; Check door and lid tightening torques
Seat belts: Check function and condition
Vehicle lighting: Check function; All headlights: Check adjustment; Horn: Check operation.
Windscreen wiper/washer system, headlight washer: Check fluid level and nozzle settings, pay attention to antifreeze protection in the winter months.
Electrical equipment as well as warning and indicator lights: Check operation.
Test drive:
Remote control, front seats, foot and parking brakes (also actuation travel), engine, clutch, steering, transmission, ParkAssist, automatic speed control, TC/PSM switch, heating, air-conditioning system and instruments: Check operation.
Oils, fluids: Visual inspection for leaks
Important Notes:
The term "checking" includes all necessary subsequent work such as adjusting, readjusting, correcting and topping up, but does not include repairing, replacing and reconditioning parts or assemblies.
· The maintenance item Throttle actuation: Check smooth operation, check full throttle position with the Tester is omitted as of model year 2002.
· The maintenance item Replace the spark plugs depends on the model year. Please see Additional Maintenance

htny

Additional maintenance every 90,000 miles (144,000 km) OK
Manual transmission: - Changing transmission oil
Automatic transmission:
Replace ATF or Replace ATF (as of 2002)
Replace ATF filter or Replace ATF filter (as of 2002)
Change transmission oil in final drive or Change transmission oil in final drive (as of 2002)
Final drive, front:
Change transmission oil in front wheel drive

Sneaky Pete

Thanks for that! Any idea on cost? 60K was around $1200.

Tom M

I just got a couple of quotes for a 30K service in Atlanta and they came in at $1358 and $1100 (after discount coupons) at the dealerships. A local indy that was recommended quoted me $800 so I'll see if I can negotiate the dealer price at all based on the lower number and if not take it there. I tried calling the Indianapolis dealer for a reference price but Jeremy had already left for the day. The $800 number at the independent seems fair based on what's covered. One of the dealers also covered cleaning the radiators but I don't know how thorough a job it would have been.

Dennis C

I had my 90K service done at a Porsche dealer last year for $1,222.50.

htny

DIY

hypractv

I have read conflicting information about the '03 90k service, perhaps it can be cleared up here.

Are the plugs to be replaced 90k or should they be done at 120k?

Dennis C

They were replaced on my '02 at the 90K service.

function12

My 04 plugs were replace on my 60k visit.

Dharn55

As you can see by reading the list, most of the service is time spent looking for problems. I think of it as paying the dealer to find things they can charge you even more for.Now, if they really do all the inspections it is pretty thorough, but it it still a little like asking the dealer if they can find anything wrong with the car that they can charge you to fix. IMHO

Sneaky Pete

So from the consensus looks like this a DIY. Change fluids and filters and plugs. General up keep. I can do this. Thanks guys!

ivangene

just make sure and print out the list (available on renntech) check them off and sign/date it, then sign the logbook in the back of the manual (IMO) keep it with your records

hypractv

Under the additional services, it states that for MY01 and older, spark plugs should be done every 60k or 4 years. Mine were done @58k in February of 07. So despite only have 30k on then, the 4 years have lapsed.

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index...o=maint_us_add

Van

I just ordered plugs and tubes (and a poly-rib belt). When I get around to changing those, I'll take video. (But first I'm rebuilding brake calipers and doing some maintenance to my race car on the lift...)