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Old 10-14-2005, 04:11 AM   #6
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Originally Posted by larez2
http://www.986faq.com/7-0/schedule.asp

prices vary, an oil change will cost a diy'er about $50, the dealerships often charge $150-200 (but also include some other visual inspections/topping off), and independent mechanic will charge somewhere in between. Your local dealer should give you phone quotes for specific services, if you call and ask. But, sometimes even different dealers have different prices for a particular maintenance service.

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Larez2
Thanks for the fantastic link!!

The service intervals on YMMV. The list referenced is for a 1998 so things like spark plugs may be different. Here are a few things not listed or different:

1) Later models say 60K for plugs (but I'd do it at 30K anyway).

2) There is no reference for replacing the plug wires so you have to watch them. They are sold individually because they plug into a separate coil on each plug.

3) The manual says to replace the oil every two years if you don't reach the mileage, but it's better to do it annually because of moisture build-up in an engine as it sits. One of your engine's worst enemies is sitting.

4) The manual says to replace the brake fluid every two years, but it's better to do it annually. Moisture builds up in the lines and it drops the boiling temp down. If you have ever felt your ABS "flutter" or let go temporarily, that's what usually causes it. Also, it says use only Porsche brake fluid. Don't use regular DOT4 fluid. It is compatible, but the boiling point is not high enough. If you want even better than Porsche's fluid, use ATE Super Blue racing fluid. Higher boiling temp than Porsche's at half the price and completely DOT4 compatible. They have it in blue and gold (gold has a slightly lower boiling point, but still higher than Porsche's) so you can swap colors and know when your system is completely bled. Most of all, don't use opened cans of brake fluid to bleed the brakes. Always start with a new can and throw out whatever is left in the opened can after you finish.

5) The manual doesn't say it, but drive the car like it's a Porsche!!
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