hi guys . i need some advice. my 996 turbo has just hit 45k
i bought the car with 30k but honestly i only did the oil change. and changed tires .

is there anything i should change ?? for maintenance

please help. because i spoke to my mechanic he said my diff and transfer case oil etc is not due to 50 something k.

please help thanks do u think i need to change spark plugs???

 

Preventive maintenance is very important and is not always dependent on the mileage driven. My car gets an annual health check / inspection in addition to the complete oil change etc. It's a cheap insurance !!

 

Spark Plugs should have been changed during the 30K Major maintenance. However, some say that Spk plgs could be changed more often, if the car is throwing codes and if you have used different plugs such as iridium type or others. Oil change is now 12K or every 2 years, whichever comes first per Porsche website. So, trust what Porsche says or if the car is throwing codes.

 

i wouldn't follow that advice,.. to change oil every two years or 12k miles. that is criminal negligence

 

Major maintenance is every 30k mi. You should be able to find the details online somewhere. The 15k intermediary maintenance isn't much more than an oil and filter change.

I'm following Porsche's recommended intervals except for oil and filter. I change that every 5k mi or every year (whichever comes first). VERY cheap insurance for a car that expensive.

 

what does the 30k mile maintenance consist of?

 

I can find it for you when I get home tonight. Still not that much. Some fluids and spark plugs. The rest is mainly checking up on things.

 

At the very least you should be doing annual oil changes or 6k miles which ever comes first. Also this is a turbocharged car so it will use oil so its very wise to check the oil level every 2k miles to see if it needs topped up.

I usually change the diff, transmission, coolant, and brake fluid every 4-5 years or 30k miles which ever is first. Very cheap insurance for a car this expensive. Fluids will get "stale" with age that is why there is usually a time limit regardless of miles. Actually BMW got in trouble for claiming there transmissions had "lifetime" fluid back in the day and they had a lot of angry customers when there transmission started failing out of warranty... Nothing is "lifetime" IMO.

 

With digital oil level check there is no reason not to check daily.

 

Very good advice from Dan above.

 

Here's is what should've been done at 30k mi:

Major maintenance of 30 000, 60 000, 90 000, 120 000 miles etc. / 48 000, 96 000, 144 000,
192 000 km etc.
❏ Change engine oil and oil filter
❏ Replace spark plugs: Only On 911 (996) and Boxster up to 2000 and 911 Turbo 2001 (For 2001 911 (996) and
Boxster, see 60 000 mile schedule)
❏ Air filter: Replace filter element
❏ Diagnosis system: Read out fault memory
❏ Polyrib belt: Check condition
❏ Underside of vehicle & engine compartment: Visual inspection for leaks (oils & fluids) & chafing (wires, lines & hoses)
Check that the underbody paneling is securely fastened – replace any damaged and/or missing panels
❏ Coolant hoses: Check condition. Radiators and air inlets: Visual inspection for external debris and blockage
❏ Coolant: Check level and antifreeze
❏ Pollen filter: Replace filter element
❏ Fuel system: Visual inspection for damage, correct routing and firm seating of the line connections
❏ Power-assisted steering: Check fluid level
❏ Parking brake: Check free play of the parking brake lever
❏ Brake system: Visual inspection of the brake pads and brake discs for signs of wear
❏ Brake hoses and lines: Visual inspection for damage, correct routing and corrosion
❏ Brake fluid: Check level
❏ Clutch: Check play or final position of pedal
❏ Throttle actuation: Check smoothness of operation, full-throttle position with the tester
❏ Steering gear: Visual inspection of the bellows for signs of damage
❏ Tie rod ends: Check play and dust boots
❏ Axle joints: Check play, visual inspection of the dust boots for signs of damage
❏ Check tightness on the front and rear suspension adjustment points
❏ Drive shafts: Visual inspection of the boots for leaks and signs of damage
❏ Exhaust system: Visual inspection for leaks and signs of damage, check mounts
❏ Tires and spare wheel: Check condition and tire pressure
❏ Check firewall and cabrio section body drains for debris
❏ Door locks, lid locks & safety hook of the front lid: Check to ensure that they are adjusted and function properly
❏ Seat belts: Check operation and condition
❏ Vehicle lights: Check operation. All headlights: Check alignment
❏ Horn: Check operation
❏ Windshield washer, headlight washer: Check fluid level & nozzle settings, make sure to check the antifreeze during
winter months
❏ All other electrical equipment as well as indicator and warning lights: Check operation
During road or dynamometer test:
❏ Brake pedal and parking brake (also operating travel)
❏ Engine, clutch, transmission, steering system, cruise control, heating & air-conditioning system, and instruments:
Operations test
❏ Oils, fluids: Visual inspection for leaks

 

i don't know anyone who has these cars that doesn't check the oil at stoplight(s). not every one, but i'm just sayin'. i top off @ 1/4-1/2 qts, and i am certain my car runs better fully topped. never below two lines, esp in this heat and running 0-40.

speaking of major service items. does anyone know what this pollen filter does or doesn't do? i've changed it many times, but given my appreciation of certain pollinated flowers, i'm thinking of leaving the old one in next time. just for laughs.

 

I blow my pollen filter out with my air compressor about every month! I believe it filters the air coming into the cabin from your HVAC!

 

i just came in from replacing my rear brake pads in the near dark. i still think i need all the pollen i can get ... speaking of filters, i'm done with this bmc bs. again, just sayin'. talk about dirty. whew.

OP. where ya at? we can hook you up if you're in SoCal. you need some help.

machinegunt: i saw that avatar pic. had to have it. killer shot.

 

Yep, apparently the one in my GTI was missing. I only noticed it when I was about to replace it. Really couldn't tell any difference