ltc

Forum member 'T2' has ~ 180K miles on 996TT and has driven year round in New England for quite a while now.....with no issues.
I'd suggest asking him for his thoughts.

993-C4S

here you go. I'm always looking to add to the list so if anyone has other recommendations, please let me know.

http://993c4s.com/advise/mainenance-...-your-porsche/

993-C4S

I've always been told this was a no no because by changing the oil before storage you are allowing for the potential of condensation build up in your new oil.

Aren't you better off doing one of the following?

1. Store with old oil and level slightly lower than normal. This way, come spring start up, you can add a small amount of fresh oil to give new fresh coverage/coating, then change oil after running to temp and burning off any condensation.

2. Change oil in spring just before running. Or, if you must run before changing, doing as you suggest, taking out fuse/relay, letting pressure build up and then start. Changing oil soon there after.

John

Edgy01

Wrong. Change the oil BEFORE it goes into storage. Imagine if you will that there is some moisture present in the old oil. With it sitting for 4 months without getting started up and heated up it will cause problems. Winterizing means replacing fluids up front.

Riz

Where do you get nitrogen for your tires?

007tt911

I follow the regime you posted to the letter and my car looks like it did when I took delivery at the dealership. The only additional thing I do beyond the above tips is to completely clean and oil the bottom of the engine, tansmission and other exposed metal parts before winter storage. If you drive a 911 turbo on winter days here in Nova Scotia it won't take long before nuts and exposed aluminum oxidizes and develops pits in the metal. Rock salt hides in the most unlikely places with less than savoury consequence. This isn't an acceptible outcome for a car that is more than just transportation. If you plan on flipping the car every few years, maybe attention to this type of detail isn't important. On the other hand if you hope to see the underside clean and bright ten years from now, just as it was made...put it away.
Thats why God made 4x4s or atleast thats the way I view it.

TT Surgeon

Storage?
You guys are wimps!