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Old 03-25-2012, 02:39 PM   #1
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Should I take it to a shop to do a coolant flush/trans gear lube change or could I do that myself in the garage? Same question about the serpentine belt and water pump.

The spark plugs.... Ill have to get tons of beer and a weekend off....

I heard about the chevron stuff. Thanks for that. And I think Flavors right, i heard that the fuel system was integrated with the tank. Bummer.

The alternator and clutch are things I should let wear out and fix at that time right? Or should I just replace them now, cause they're working fine.

Thx for the help by the way
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Old 03-25-2012, 03:16 PM   #2
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Water Pump and Thermostat then flush and replace coolant.

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Old 03-30-2012, 03:41 PM   #3
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Should I take it to a shop to do a coolant flush/trans gear lube change or could I do that myself in the garage? Same question about the serpentine belt and water pump.

The alternator and clutch are things I should let wear out and fix at that time right? Or should I just replace them now, cause they're working fine.

Thx for the help by the way
The belt is cheap and easy, do it. Keep the old one in the frunk.

No need to change the coolant, wait for a leaking hose, tank, or water pump.

Let the alternator and clutch go until they fail.
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I have a 2006 boxster s with 50000 miles and love it,only minor issues so far.Regarding the windows there is adjustments under the door,you will see 4 plastic caps.remove them and see the adjustment nut,2 are for up and down adjustment and 2 are for angleing window in or out.Can,t remember which does what but google it and you will find the info,really easy to fix.Have you ever changed your manual gear oil.Porsche tells me it almost will never need changed maybe at 240000 kilometers,dosent sound rite to me.
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I have a 2006 boxster s with 50000 miles and love it,only minor issues so far.Regarding the windows there is adjustments under the door,you will see 4 plastic caps.remove them and see the adjustment nut,2 are for up and down adjustment and 2 are for angleing window in or out.Can,t remember which does what but google it and you will find the info,really easy to fix.Have you ever changed your manual gear oil.Porsche tells me it almost will never need changed maybe at 240000 kilometers,dosent sound rite to me.
Good tip on the windows.

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