Zahmed

If so many here do their own oil changes, why can I not trust someone at, say, Firestone or some other place to do it? The dealer in town charges $380, the local non dealer Porsche and European car specialist does it for $300, others would do it for hundreds less.

abiazis

If you have a Cayenne or Macan you can probably explore Jiffy Lube type places.....should be straight forward change - call before to insure they have your filter

Zahmed

Sorry, failed to mention that I have a 2014 Porsche Cayman base.

chassis

Standard complaints regarding Firestone or other quick lube places:

- forgot to add oil to engine. Yes, it happens.
- not enough oil added
- too much oil added
- wrong oil used
- stripped drain plug because impact wrench was used
- leaks/drips

Lube Tech is the bottom rung of the automotive service career path. Not uncommon for 16 year olds generally are doing the work.

If none of the above concerns you, proceed. Other options are dealer, indy shop or DIY.

TEXIGO

No way.

Zahmed

Well, I did get the oil and filter changed thru an European car repair service that works on Porsche, Mercedes etc. They recommended I should get a brake flush every two years. Is that true, regardless of mileage sand use?

chassis

Yes, standard for German cars eg MB, BMW and Porsche. Brake fluid absorbs water over time (not mileage) and reduces braking effectiveness. Not good when descending the Großglockner Bergstraße at GVW.

Next question is, “Why doesn’t my 1980 Ford require brake fluid changes every two years?” Answer: it wasn’t designed by German engineers.

irontmp

Firestone changes my oil and puts in 4.5 quarts of oil and its always half quart low and i have to fight to get them to add half a quart of oil. They keep saying they are adding what car calls for. Is 4.5 correct for vulcan 06 taurus

ldamelio

Engine access, etc. require some more proprietary knowledge and technical skill than a generic "pop the hood and there it is" car. As others have said, the techs at the fast lube places are usually not fully trained mechanics. A good Porsche independent is the best balance of experience and economics.

wdb

https://rennlist.com/forums/off-topi...fck-it-up.html

irontmp

thank you so much for your suggestion

KINGHURL

THIS is your exhibit A for why not. Get some popcorn, read this and hug something you love-there for the grace of what ever you hold holy, goes you.