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gschotland · 04-08-2010, 11:27 PM

Stick with the Porsche fluid. It's more, but not that much more, and there's no question that it won't cause a problem. IMO, this is not the place to try and save $20-$30 with off brand or name brand fluid you think might work just as well. Lots of debate on this forum, but I say why take a chance?

If it's been a couple of years since your fluid's been flushed, you're probably due anyway. What Porsche claims is "lifetime" fluid really isn't.

With 75k miles you should seriously consider installing a new water pump while you're in there, assuming it's original. Yours is likely on borrowed time and installation is really easy. Sunset Imports has OEM units for ~$200. Yes, you can find them for half that on eBay and other places. Again, I'm not sure this is the place to save $75-$100.

04-08-2010, 11:27 PM	#6
gschotland Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: nj Posts: 389	Stick with the Porsche fluid. It's more, but not that much more, and there's no question that it won't cause a problem. IMO, this is not the place to try and save $20-$30 with off brand or name brand fluid you think might work just as well. Lots of debate on this forum, but I say why take a chance? If it's been a couple of years since your fluid's been flushed, you're probably due anyway. What Porsche claims is "lifetime" fluid really isn't. With 75k miles you should seriously consider installing a new water pump while you're in there, assuming it's original. Yours is likely on borrowed time and installation is really easy. Sunset Imports has OEM units for ~$200. Yes, you can find them for half that on eBay and other places. Again, I'm not sure this is the place to save $75-$100.