Routine Preventative Maintenance

[jdlmodelt]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

but it seems that German cars in general require (as opposed to recommend) that maintenance be kept up dutifully. Ditto for Brittish cars.

Makes me wonder if putting off the expensive maintenance or doing improperly doesn't play a big hand in all of these engine problems. Wereas a $20 jiffy lube, among other inexpensive maintenance items on an American or Japanese car, would prolong durability.

Mine is a daily driver. I get annoyed when I have to drive my backup Honda Civic to work. Even though the Honda is a LOT easier to drive with the automatic and great gas mileage just under 40, BUT, it reminds me how much fun the Boxster is to drive...and my Box gets around 30mpg commuting. And a few head turns every trip.

[Xpit77]

As a former owner of an 88 944S I can tell you this. The maintenance cost on engine work is nothing compared to the twin cam 16v. The #1 maintenance work is what is called belts and rollers and pads and tube. This can easily be the same cost or more than the IMS re and re. This also has to be done,every 20 to 30 kms even more if you track the car a lot. My car had 200 kms on it when I sold it. You can do the math.
So ,as a Boxster owner who just had a LN installed at 133 kms and only having to do it once. Makes me a happy guy.:dance:

[Jake Raby]

Guys, I'm not falling into the drama trap here again. Its been very clear for a long time that no matter what we share the haters are gonna hate and all that does is waste my time.

I've altered my book 6 times because people can't handle the truth in a forward manner today. Thats one main reason why its not published yet. I pulled the failure chapter completely during my last revision.. Now its all just unicorns and rainbows- just the way you guys love it.

Don't ever become an authority on any topic in today's world. If you do, just go ahead and have a target tatooed on your back.

[JayG]

Originally Posted by Jake Raby

Guys, I'm not falling into the drama trap here again. Its been very clear for a long time that no matter what we share the haters are gonna hate and all that does is waste my time.

I've altered my book 6 times because people can't handle the truth in a forward manner today. Thats one main reason why its not published yet. I pulled the failure chapter completely during my last revision.. Now its all just unicorns and rainbows- just the way you guys love it.

Don't ever become an authority on any topic in today's world. If you do, just go ahead and have a target tatooed on your back.

Jake, many of us really would like to know all the modes of falure, please dont remove it from your book

[plus3db]

Originally Posted by Jake Raby

Guys, I'm not falling into the drama trap here again. Its been very clear for a long time that no matter what we share the haters are gonna hate and all that does is waste my time.

I've altered my book 6 times because people can't handle the truth in a forward manner today. Thats one main reason why its not published yet. I pulled the failure chapter completely during my last revision.. Now its all just unicorns and rainbows- just the way you guys love it.

Don't ever become an authority on any topic in today's world. If you do, just go ahead and have a target tatooed on your back.

Originally Posted by JayG

Jake, many of us really would like to know all the modes of falure, please dont remove it from your book

YES! +1

you often speak of modes of failure and then keep everyone in the dark
Pulling that info out of a book makes no sense.

No one is putting a target on your back because of your incredible knowledge. In fact the opposite is true, you are highly respected.

It might be more the way you present information, you sometimes come off a bit pompous at times. It also could be your no BS manner.

Please don't stop your posts. We really do value you and your knowledge