Question…Boxster S with 329,000 miles

[seventythree]

If I read in between the lines of the OP correctly, he expected a plug change to be included in the quoted fee for a 30K service but the shop owner disagreed.
I am certain, had he offered to pay extra for it, he would've been driving around with new plugs.

[FloridaBill]

Hi All,

Thanks for all your input. Sorry for the late reply.

“Other that the maintenance, what have you had done?”
Water pump twice (the second was just last month). Motor mount at about 160K. Just routine maintenance otherwise.

“maybe it was his first visit to the forum, and he's now too busy searching to figure out what the hell an IMSB is”
I have no idea what an IMSB is…is this something I need to be aware of?

Further research has shown that the original Porsche recommended schedule was 30K for plugs, and since that has served me well I think I will stick with that. Since I had two prior 30Ks done at this shop I didn’t ask the cost, I just dropped it off with instructions for a 30K.

Here’s the pic of the odometer for Jaxonalden.

Best regards,
FloridaBill

[thstone]

[QUOTE=FloridaBill;296635]I have no idea what an IMSB is…is this something I need to be aware of?

No, nothing to worry about.

[Jager]

[QUOTE=thstone;296647]

Originally Posted by FloridaBill

I have no idea what an IMSB is…is this something I need to be aware of?

No, nothing to worry about.

Supports one of the ideas that daily driven cars don't have IMS issues because the bearing stays coated with oil.

I do have another question for FloridaBill, How often does the tach see 6k RPM's?

[shadrach74]

Originally Posted by Jager

Supports one of the ideas that daily driven cars have few major mechanical issues because the internals stay coated with oil.

I do have another question for FloridaBill, How often does the tach see 6k RPM's?

Fixed that for you!

[j.fro]

Hey FloridaBill,
How are the seats, steering wheel, shifter, and pedal covers holding up after all those miles?
And...are you still on the original clutch, or is your car a Tip?

[pothole]

Ha ha. This is ****************ing hilarious. Of course, sample of one proves nothing, but I personally think this car does kind of blow the "change the oil every 3k to save the bearing theory". I never really bought that idea. The bearings are invariable filled with rancid old oil. What the oil is like in the rest of the engine seems high tangential to me!

But what about those 15k oil changes, eh? Makes me feel better about leaving it to 10k last time round! Still think I'll stick to 5k as doubt it does any harm. I just doubt it does much good with modern oils!

Anyway, FloridaBill, good on you. Whether it's luck or design (I suspect mostly luck at the same time as not for a moment suggesting your car is anything but well cared for), it's lovely for the rest of us to see a car with such long legs.

As for the bearing, ignorance truly is bliss!

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by FloridaBill

Hi All,

Thanks for all your input. Sorry for the late reply.

“Other that the maintenance, what have you had done?”
Water pump twice (the second was just last month). Motor mount at about 160K. Just routine maintenance otherwise.

“maybe it was his first visit to the forum, and he's now too busy searching to figure out what the hell an IMSB is”
I have no idea what an IMSB is…is this something I need to be aware of?

Further research has shown that the original Porsche recommended schedule was 30K for plugs, and since that has served me well I think I will stick with that. Since I had two prior 30Ks done at this shop I didn’t ask the cost, I just dropped it off with instructions for a 30K.

Here’s the pic of the odometer for Jaxonalden.

Best regards,
FloridaBill

Greetings FloridaBill,

If you're still out there, I was curious to hear how you typically drive the car. Meaning what's your typical rev-range for driving on the highway and city? Does the car see much revving in the 4-6K range?

We often debate what's good or bad for the engine. Some think going below 3K RPM is not so good while others believe being at exactly 3K RPM can become problematic. Thus the conventional wisdom has become to keep it above 3K RPM once the fluids are up to temp. But on the highway some find this less than ideal preferring to stay in the 2-3K RPM range.

[rdass623]

30 interval for plugs seems frequent to me. the bosch on an old car with breaker points, yes but with a modern electronic ignition, it seems to be waaaay premature. i would feel much better with a mechanic who would read the plugs rather than just replace them. from what i have seen the frequency of alot of porsche's maintenance is premature..... except for the oil change intervals. it is my honest belief the maintenance schedule is to keep owners coming back to the dealerships to hook them on the sale of a new car. good marketing to set the hook on a new sale, but maybe not so good for the consumer.