Redmist

ok, I've got 16.5K miles on a 2008 Turbo. The computer tells me that I need to make a service visit. The dealer says it's time for a major service that includes changing sparkplugs, @ $1,700. Do these things go through plugs that fast? Does anyone have the name of a good indie shop near DC?

Terry Adams

I did my plugs at 30K and 60K, I think according to the schedule in the book.

Dealer is pushing something here.

I got a Europipe installed + 60K service, including plugs for $1628 at a CA indie.

You should get a Europipe installed, then the plug labor is almost free "while we're in there".

aa909

The service schedule is 40k miles or 4 years for the major service on 997.1 turbos which includes plugs. Seems like your 2008 is due based on years but this is a subjective thing IMO. I did the major service on my 2007 with 24k miles and the plugs were replaced. The original plugs were still in good shape and could have gone another 10k miles easy

With that said the major service also includes an oil & filter change, air filter change, topping off all fluids etc. your dealers price is ridiculous. Should be closer to $900. Shop around dealers in your area you can do better

Steamboat

I'm running an Evoms 775 package and they recommend changing plugs every 10,000 miles due in large part to the high energy discharge coils. If your running a stock tune, whatever the owner's manual says is fine. Best,

Redmist

OK, guys, thanks.

phillipj

My indie changes my plugs for $325.00 and I supply the plugs. I send him a lot of work so he really is good to me... My car is about to hit 60k miles so I'm doing plugs next week. They were changed at 40k miles as well.

Your car is not due for a "major service" at 20k miles.. Like the other poster said... It's subjective with the 4 years. First major service is at 40k miles. He (your dealer) is trying to screw you. His price is obscene. But that's a dealer for you.

Like Steamboat said if you have a stock tune your plugs will last a long time. Have an a good Porsche indie do your service. 997-1 TT maintenance schedule is easily available on the internet if you don't have it..

Redmist

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Ok, thanks.

Macster

Sorry, but not "ok".

There are services required based not only on miles but also on time.

Things may have changed since your car was made and the owners manual that came with it.

You need to know what Porsche believes is the service your car requires at this time even though it is low on miles.

You can get a copy of the latest service schedule for your car from your dealer.

There is a concern that in some areas plugs can seize due to climatic conditions and if I had the choice between going through a plug change vs. dealing with a head with a stripped out spark plug hole I know what I would prefer.

Also, you can create a "custom" major service.

But you might be surprised at what is included. An oil/filter change and a few other things is not a full service.

Sincerely,

Macster.

atcbi5

Someone has to make money. According to manual, 40 to 60.

aa909

to add, the manual for the 2007 says 40K or 4 years. I have also heard the "seized plugs" issue that is why they recommend the 4 year interval I guess.

Macster

Look closer.

I do not have a 997 Turbo manual handy but in other owners manual various services, in this case plug changes, are based on miles or time.

Now as I advised in an earlier post the OP should visit the dealer and get the latest/more recent service schedule for his car.

Porsche might have relaxed the time schedule and the owner might be to run the plugs longer with essentially Porsche's blessing.

Sincerely,

Macster.

Redmist

Well, I have the original manual that came with my 2008. Mac, are you saying that it may have been revised? My manual is ambiguous as to what service is due.

Macster

Yes, sometimes the service miles/time is revised by Porsche. Not often but it happens.

Briefly while you own a Porsche you are the dealer's customer and to the dealer you should go, the dealer you should rely upon, for any changes to your car's servicing schedule, etc.

Sincerely,

Macster.