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Early upshifting in 996 C4

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YOUR RESEARCHEarly upshifting in 996 C4

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Check transmission fluid isn't part of a major service

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Checking transmission fluid isn't part of a major service.
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Check with the dealer

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This is my first Porsche and did check with the dealer that it have a full service prior to my purchase.
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Replace tranny fluid

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I will change the tranny fluid.
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Check transmission fluid isn't part of a major service

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Checking transmission fluid isn't part of a major service.
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This is my first Porsche and did check with the dealer that it have a full service prior to my purchase.
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Replace tranny fluid

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I will change the tranny fluid.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I have recenly found my 996 C4 Tip tends to upshift early causing the manifold / Centre Pipe to rattle / Vibrate and cause a clanging sound. Its very noticable and sounds extremely unhealthy. This is my first Porsche and did check with the dealer that it have a full service prior to my purchase. I was woundering would new transmision fluid help or is is due to driving the car at low rev's around town ? I have only run 3,000 miles in the past 6 months and was wondering is there anything i should be aware off or do to prevent any commonly rasied problems ? Any comments or helpful advise are more than welcomed. Many thanks. Vinny Chu

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Sounds like you need a tranny fluid change to me. I had mine changed at 60,000 miles on my car and the old stuff was pure black. Richard will hopefully be along soon!

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Checking transmission fluid isn't part of a major service. If the car has done more than around 50-60,000 miles, I agree with Paul that it would be a good idea to have a fluid change. The scheduled change is 96,000 but IMO that is really pushing things.

POST 4 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Thanks for the advice Paul and Richard, I will change the tranny fluid. Cheers for all your help gents. speak soon no doubt. Many Thanks Vinny Chu

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