Cooling System Maintenance ?

[superglide]

You are missing the point; it isn't about saving any money.

It is all about a more thorough service procedure, which MAY be better than the method described in the book. This is what I've been trying to get some information on in this forum, before my original question got hi-jacked.

I've been maintaining my Porsche cars myself, for almost 40 years now, and the last alternative is to "take it in to the Dealer"... Particularly in Tucson, as you should know, which has had one of the worst service and parts departments, over the last 3 ownerships (10+ years), that I have ever experienced, anywhere.

But I almost forgot to thank you, for confirming that my 986 is still worth more than I paid for it, 3 yeaqrs ago.

Originally Posted by Kurt W

If there is even the slightest question in ones mind, why would you use something that would save $20 on your $20K car. I just don't get it. Go with the same formula that the factory uses.

[Paul]

OK, I'll try to stay on point, it's just been fun so far.

Here's some of my thoughts:

I doubt you will find many Porsche owners that have tried this process since Porsche says our coolant is good for the lifetime of the car.

Water pumps fail sometime between 75K and 125K, change the coolant then.

I doubt this process will remove even 2/3 of the coolant.

The level of vacuum used in this process may temporarily collapse most of the radiator and heater hoses.

BTW I used to be an INDY.

[superglide]

Paul,
Finally! A technical opinion. All good points, as well. These are the type of considerations I was hoping for, a few posts ago....

You HAVE been having fun, haven't you. Up to this point, you had me believing that I was corresponding with Yonnie Yonson, from Visconsin...

Email makes it so difficult to fully appreciate dry subtle humor, sarcasm, leg-pulling, etc. Particularly that bit about "Porsche says" and "lifetime coolant". Those are two real knee-slappers, now that I think about it.
Adventures in Motoring,
Andy

Originally Posted by Paul

OK, I'll try to stay on point, it's just been fun so far.

Here's some of my thoughts:

I doubt you will find many Porsche owners that have tried this process since Porsche says our coolant is good for the lifetime of the car.

Water pumps fail sometime between 75K and 125K, change the coolant then.

I doubt this process will remove even 2/3 of the coolant.

The level of vacuum used in this process may temporarily collapse most of the radiator and heater hoses.

BTW I used to be an INDY.