Is everyone changing plugs every 10k?

[Stl-986]

Originally Posted by blue62

That is why I let my cars tell me what they need and when they need it to keep running right.

And that is the least expensive way to do it too. The car will tell you when something isn't right. Your butt will also tell you when things dont feel right but that takes some time to get the feel for.

[mikehkang]

Originally Posted by Stl-986

And that is the least expensive way to do it too. The car will tell you when something isn't right. Your butt will also tell you when things dont feel right but that takes some time to get the feel for.

"Your butt will also tell you when things dont feel right..."

Now you just sound like Niki Lauda.

[Stl-986]

Originally Posted by mikehkang

"Your butt will also tell you when things dont feel right..."

Now you just sound like Niki Lauda.

Was wondering if someone would pick up on that or not.

My butt isn't that sensitive, but I can feel if a tire is too low or if I am feeling weird vibrations, it all comes up through the seats.

[Rob175]

So....should I just drive it, since it seems to be running great, or should I go for the "recommended" tune up now that the car has 91,000?

I tend to be leaning towards...."if it ain't broke, don't fix it" mentality.

[blue62]

Originally Posted by Rob175

So....should I just drive it, since it seems to be running great, or should I go for the "recommended" tune up now that the car has 91,000?

I tend to be leaning towards...."if it ain't broke, don't fix it" mentality.

At 91,000 miles it is time for some maintenance to be done.
Everything your mechanic has suggested is a maintenance item.
Even thou the car seems to run great it is time to do some general maintenance.

You would not run on a bald tires just because they still held air.

Either take the car in and have the work done or do it yourself.

[paulofto]

All the items you listed are simple DIY jobs and on a 91,000 mile vehicle should be done. You should also do the brake fluid if it has never been replaced as well as trans fluid, auto or manual. These are really basic things that ensure the car runs properly, shifts properly, brakes properly and will help prevent worse things from arising down the road due to neglect.

The best part of DIY, other than saving money, is you get to really learn about your car and see things you would never see if someone else does it.

I’ve done all the jobs listed and more on my car and wouldn’t hesitate to do it again.

One last thing, I change my oil every 3000 miles or once a year regardless of colour. Fresh oil and filter is the cheapest and nicest thing you can do to the inside of your engine.

[mikehkang]

Originally Posted by paulofto

The best part of DIY, other than saving money, is you get to really learn about your car and see things you would never see if someone else does it.

Very true.

[Stl-986]

Originally Posted by paulofto

All the items you listed are simple DIY jobs and on a 91,000 mile vehicle should be done. You should also do the brake fluid if it has never been replaced as well as trans fluid, auto or manual.

Doing a tiptronic fluid change is not something that is DIY unless you have a lift, temp sensor & pump to get the fluid in. It isn't just a drain & fill. It is also not meant to be designed to be changed by Porsche.