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mikefocke · 09-14-2007, 10:59 AM

Oil change up to date (don't need to do one special) per severe service interval (half the normal 15k) with Mobile 1W40, the weight Porsche recommends.

Seriously consider some smaller wheels and real snow tires. The smaller the tire, the less snow you have to push around.

Carry lock defroster, use it before the first snow and don't lock your doors where freezing rain or sleet is involved.

Carry a piece of plastic (I use an old shower curtain) to kneel on in case you have to change a tire.

Check that all your tire changing tools are there, practice changing a tire. Better to struggle now than in the cold and snow.

Plop a can of gas de-icer in the tank before the first frost. The kind that helps carry away accumulated moisture so you don't get fuel line/pump freeze-up.

Yes, RaggTop the top. And don't change it up or down if the temp of 40 or lower F if you have the plastic rear window Unless you have thoroughly warmed it up with the heater).

Typical anti-freeze overflow tank level check. Porsche engines use different anti-freeze types from other cars. So get some at the dealers if you need it.

Driving it every day, as long as you are driving it some considerable distance you don't need a battery maintainer. But if you are driving short distances and in the dark, it is nice to be able to keep the battery fully charged. The WalMart Black and Decker one works fine. I prefer the cheaper Porsche branded one just because it fits in the cig lighter so well.

The hardtop is a real big help in winter. The older cars (97-99) didn't have the same multi-layer tops the newer ones (00-04) have. The heater/defroster is effective, but the hardtops (and the glass-windowed tops) have an electric defroster so you don't have to wait for the cabin to heat up.

It is just a car. A well balanced one at that. It goes in snow. They have snow in Germany. Enjoy.

09-14-2007, 10:59 AM	#17
mikefocke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sanford NC Posts: 2,567	Thoughts Oil change up to date (don't need to do one special) per severe service interval (half the normal 15k) with Mobile 1W40, the weight Porsche recommends. Seriously consider some smaller wheels and real snow tires. The smaller the tire, the less snow you have to push around. Carry lock defroster, use it before the first snow and don't lock your doors where freezing rain or sleet is involved. Carry a piece of plastic (I use an old shower curtain) to kneel on in case you have to change a tire. Check that all your tire changing tools are there, practice changing a tire. Better to struggle now than in the cold and snow. Plop a can of gas de-icer in the tank before the first frost. The kind that helps carry away accumulated moisture so you don't get fuel line/pump freeze-up. Yes, RaggTop the top. And don't change it up or down if the temp of 40 or lower F if you have the plastic rear window Unless you have thoroughly warmed it up with the heater). Typical anti-freeze overflow tank level check. Porsche engines use different anti-freeze types from other cars. So get some at the dealers if you need it. Driving it every day, as long as you are driving it some considerable distance you don't need a battery maintainer. But if you are driving short distances and in the dark, it is nice to be able to keep the battery fully charged. The WalMart Black and Decker one works fine. I prefer the cheaper Porsche branded one just because it fits in the cig lighter so well. The hardtop is a real big help in winter. The older cars (97-99) didn't have the same multi-layer tops the newer ones (00-04) have. The heater/defroster is effective, but the hardtops (and the glass-windowed tops) have an electric defroster so you don't have to wait for the cabin to heat up. It is just a car. A well balanced one at that. It goes in snow. They have snow in Germany. Enjoy.