What is involved in the 20k maintenance interval for a 997 C2S? Any average prices for dealer visits in the Northeast? Is this interval a spark plug change, plus oil and filters?
Thanks.

 

At 20k i just did an oil service. I service my car in 12k intervals. At 36k I did the spark plugs as a preventive measure, as well as the oil service, in cabin filter, and brake flush. If your car is 2 years old, it will be time for a brake flush, but it is still too early for spark plugs at 20k. Btw, I took my to an Indy shop, board sponsor Stuttgart Performance. I didn't take it to the dealership becaue they charge and arm and leg for all sorts of "inspections".

 

The 20k service is basically an oil change and general inspection. Depending on where you live, time etc., you may need a cabin filter but that's about it. Personally, I get the oil changed every 10k though the manual recommends 20k. I have had the car for 2 years and 23k miles and my maintenance has totaled about $500 or so (if memory serves) for 2 oil changes and one brake flush (which was not necessary, but I did it as a precaution before a track day). All work was performed by a dealer.

 

Thanks for the response. When does the factory specify spark plug changes or timing belt? Are there any other service items besides oil change at 20k?

 

Here is what Porsche did at our 20k service on our 07 997 S
(from an older thread)

Sure. I did a quick search on dealer 20k service rates and found that my total of $765.48 was on par with many others. There were some low ball dealers and some crazy high ones, so at least the only Porsche dealer in Southern Nevada is on par with the median.

As for parts, here is what they did:

Oil - 9 quarts - $77.40
Oil Filter Insert - $29.00
Alum Seal Ring - $1.16
Oil Screw Plug - $8.69
Air Cleaner/Filter - $50.39
Cabin Filter - $106.93
Wiper Blades - $57.29
Remote Battery CR2032 -$9.72
Washer Fluid - $5.95
BG 44K - $28.95

20k Labor = $390.00

At no charge was the 27 point inspection. If someone can tell me what BG 44K is, that would be nice. UPDATE BG44K is injector cleaner. My guess was brake fluid? I wish they included an alignment in the $390 labor, but oh well...

 

Porsche recommends service every 15k miles. Looks like you are about 5k miles overdue.
Here at Stuttgart Performance our 15K factory minor service includes:

- Oil and oil filter change
- Cabin filter replacement
- Complete fluid check and top off
- Complete visual inspection of all systems per Porsche recomendation
- Vehicle road test

I cannot post prices on here per forum rules but our charge for this service is aproximateley half of what your local Porsche dealership charges.

Thanks
Ben@RSS