When did you perform your first service
03-26-2007, 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Frino
Highly certified Porsche mechanic suggested oil change intervals every 7,500 miles are the way to go for the 997 S.
03-26-2007, 05:13 PM
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I was talking with a Porsche race car builder / mechanic about just this question. He said if he owned one he'd change the oil every 5K miles. Short money to maintain an exspensive engine to repair. I agree with him. Every 5K...
Matt
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03-26-2007, 05:30 PM
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I changed mine at 6k and will again shortly at 11-12K. I also knocked the dirt out of the Air Filter by slapping it on the top of my Garbage Can. I will do this at every Oil Change.
The car runs better on fresh oil and a cleaner A-F. Call me crazy but I did notice the difference.
The car runs better on fresh oil and a cleaner A-F. Call me crazy but I did notice the difference.
03-26-2007, 05:52 PM
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I too changed oil early just to remove any break-in debris. If you do want to do it early, I'd bring your own oil. The dealer who did the work charged me over $11.00 per quart!!! Total service charge, over $300!! 
And no, I didn't get the nice crystal decanter the oil came in....
It can't hurt to change it early. Best is right after spring when you plan to do more driving.
Regards,
Deanski
And no, I didn't get the nice crystal decanter the oil came in.... It can't hurt to change it early. Best is right after spring when you plan to do more driving.
Regards,
Deanski
03-26-2007, 05:53 PM
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Three Wheelin'
A drunken homeless man that claimed he'd once seen a Porsche said to change the oil at exactly 10,472 miles or I would be struck dead by lightning on my 34th birthday.
03-26-2007, 07:32 PM
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Okay, cool thread. I'm going to take the safe route and get oil changes in accordance with ALL our great expert opinions! 
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Last edited by Soulteacher; 03-27-2007 at 01:27 AM. Reason: More opinions.
03-27-2007, 12:31 AM
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9 months and 12,000 miles. Last week.
