wondering if i get my car to Porsche Dealer for maintaince, such as oil change and some related stuff, do they charge? or how much?

and anyone knows how much for the paintjob on body kits if i had some body shop do it for me? like front/rear bumpers+sskirts+wing..

thx .

 

It'll cost you about $200 - 250 for an oilchange if you go to the dealer. Better find an independent shop. That's what I did.
Cant' help you on the body work. sorry.

 

thx citybythebay.
well, about the oil change, does 996 require to use some specific engine oil and transmission oil?

 

The recommended oils are in your manual.

0w40 Mobil 1 is the current recommended oil for 996s at least in moderate climates (maybe worldwide?)

Not sure about the tranny.

There is really nothing special about the oil change procedure on 996 C2/C4. It's not like the GT3/2/Turbo or the 993. Any good shop can do it, or you can probably do it yourself. Just like any other car, just find the right filter. Loren at renntech has some nice DIY instructions.

 

Even the GT3/2/Turbo doesn't seem like that big a deal. The shop just needs to be aware of the external tank.

 

Does the 2003 C4S have an addional tank like the turbo?

 

No, the C4S engine is identical to the C4. Same simple oil change.

 

Thanks Nova Happy New Year

 

to all of you from the San Francisco bay area, I'm almost at 10,000 miles in my 2002 C2 cab. Where should I take my car to get an oil change and what other maintenance service do I need? Thanks

 

We get together to work on cars. Sometimes even in the rain. The new guy brings the beer. Jeff

 

I do need to get my oil changed soon. But I'm down for it. Keep me posted

 

party seems great, where do you guys located?

new guy brings the beer.. what if the new guy is under 21..

 

We work on cars in the San Jose area every 2 or 3 weeks.

Guess I better start checking IDs.

 

Sounds really great. I hope we can establish something like that in the DC/Baltimore area. Any help or advice you guys in CA can give us would be really appreciated!

 

anyone had experience with Akkurat in Menlo Park?