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Originally Posted by tomonomics
The older cars were likely all out of warranty in 2010, so they don't really care if you change the oil. They can sell more Porsche replacement parts that way.
For the newer models in which they still might have some liability to cover parts/labor, well you best be changing your oil frequently, or we'll void that warranty too.
The updated 2016 chart will probably have "At your leisure" listed for the M96 intervals.
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Wait a minute... if more Porsches suffer engine failure, then there are no more trips to the Porsche dealer parts desk and no more future appointments for jacked up oil change bills.
Maybe Porsche and LA Dismantlers have some hush hush deal on the side? (kidding).
These water-cooled engines aren't all kicking the bucket at 100K miles. Some forum members here like Floridabill who apparently follows strict dealer service, are well into the 300K mileage territory.
The water-cooled engines do not require engine rebuilds as a regular part of this ~80K-200K mileage which seems like a way for Porsche to keep selling parts and scheduling service for Boxster/996 fleet.
Especially if the cars still look great on the outside.
If Porsche have determined that the used buyer in a good % (whatever that number may be) will not consider a brand new or CPO Porsche, and their only way to bring in revenue for these drivers is to sell them parts/service wouldn't they have an incentive to keep the engines properly lubricated?