Who Does Your Minor Interval Maintenance(15,000Mi, 45,000Mi, etc...)

My car will reach the 45,000 mile mark within the next couple of weeks and I’d like to get some opinions on my maintenance options. I have a 2000 C2 and everything is in excellent working order. I do the basic maintenance on the car myself such as oil changes etc. I have my state inspection done every year at the local P dealer. If I would take the car to the dealer(or indy) to have the 45,000 mile inspection performed, I still plan on doing the oil change and particle filter change myself. All that is left is basically a thorough visual inspection of the car. I guess my question is, should I still have my dealer do the visual checks so that I can have that logged in the cars maintenance book or should I save the money and do the checks myself. Your input is greatly appreciated. Eric

I did the 96k with myself and a friend. Renntech has the criteria for it, and I checked each item off the list, signed, dated, jotted down any notes, and put that in my maintenance log.

IIRC its a lot of 'checks' and a oil and filter change. I could tackle it myself, but since I am still under CPO warranty I'm having the dealer do it. I have told them not to do a couple items on the list since I have already done them. If there are no warranty concerns, and you know how to do everything, do it yourself, or take it to a good indy and document that you had it done. Merry Xmas!

Wouldn't know - only got to 3400.

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I'd say your 'old' Porsche will never get to any of those mileage service intervals....

DIY..outside of replacing the oil, air and pollen filter the rest is visual inspection. Even if you do decide to take it to your dealer. I would first give it a try, this way you can get more familiar with your car and compare your notes vs. the tech I also use the Porsche form and document it, staple receipts and pics. http://mysite.verizon.net/resqir1s/P...aintenance.pdf

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Nice! Excellent idea. Thanks for posting.

For warranty purposes, all work done by authorized Porsche dealer. Usually, Ruf. -td

I always take it to my Indy, I wouldn't know what to look for on the visual inspection anyway.

I always have all of my work done at my local Porsche dealership. I have enjoyed an excellent relationship with them for 4 decades. Sadly, as much of a car guy as I am, and as a result of decades of trying, I have no natural skills at performing even the simplest maintenance without some frustration involved. It has always been thus for me. Despite reading, observation, actual hands-on training, and 45 years of "experience", my real experience has been that it is cheaper and faster for me to just go ahead and pay someone who does have the natural skills and profession training. They also bring to the table that skilled eye of experience that notes things that are out of place. Yes, I am willingly and publicly admitting FAIL as a hands-on car guy. But in my case, it is worth every penny (and as an excellent customer in the sales department, service department, and parts department at my local dealer I get that "secret" discount), especially to see that red stamp in the service book in each square, with the dealer number 930, affirmimg that the maintenance was performed by a certified Porsche mechanic. Folks around here value that stamp and a complete set of matching service record receipts, far more than a verbal promise from the owner that he performed all of the required services himself. Just my personal opinion. I, personally, would not consider buying a used Porsche built in the last 20 years that was not equally well documented and serviced by a dealer.

always had the indy do the work....even when the car was under warranty from new.

I head to my dealer. They have been very good and are very careful.

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I second your thoughts on this - right down to the "I'm a car guy who really is not that competent with a wrench" admission. Brave soul! It has always seemed to me a bit of a false economy, unless you are a fully qualified mechanic, to service a modern, complex car. Particularly one that is built to very tight and exacting tolerances and designed to be driven at high speeds. Don't get me wrong, some people can do this in their own garage. But many cannot and do so anyway. My mechanic has spent tens of thousands of dollars on special tools and diagnostic equipment that most people just do not have lying around for their convenience every year or so. I have always valued the time that my mechanic spends with my Porsches, not just doing the requested maintenance but also inspecting other stuff I know little about. Now, this requires a long-term relationship with a shop that you can trust, otherwise it gets expensive.

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Hugh already has her covered and garaged for the winter. Still hasn't hit 4K. Someday that baby will run....

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The service the OP is asking about, most fluid and filter changes, does not require much by way of tools or skills - trust me

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Thanks for all of the replys. So far about 50% of you DIY which is the way I am leaning at this point. Only 16% take your car to the Stealer for this service. That explains why I keep getting love letters from my dealer to take it to them for the service. Gotta love it. Alex, I like this idea.

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Cars will run on hydrogen then...

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FWIW, I get all my parts from the dealer. I'd just rather (and enjoy) doing the work myself.

Just another data point: My 45k service at the dealer was ~$75, and that was with some programming. That's less than an oil & filter change! I basically asked them not to change any of the fluids or filters since I had done it all myself. Its very worth it.

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Wow, that was a great deal. I wish I lived near you. My local dealer charges over $100 an hour for a Porsche tech and I just assumed that they would hit me up for about 1 1/2 - 2 hours for all of the inspections plus any parts that they deemed need replacing.

[QUOTE=DreamCarrera;7170537]My car will reach the 45,000 mile mark within the next couple of weeks and I�d like to get some opinions on my maintenance options. I have a 2000 C2 and everything is in excellent working order. I do the basic maintenance on the car myself such as oil changes etc. I have my state inspection done every year at the local P dealer.... The Minor service is an easy DIY call. But Beware the Major @ 60K - just cost me $1200 at the dealer...but IMO it was worth it for the peace of mind obtained from a periodic pro-visit for my daily driver. (BTW - after that service ID'd the dreaded coolant tank leak, I replaced it myself with the help of Rennlist DIYers and saved hundred$ off the quoted repair price!)

$75 at the local dealer here will get me a nice paper floor mat and... ye that it. I get all service done at an indy.

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That was exactly my thought. By the time my dealer puts in the paper floor mat and pulls the car into the garage I'll already be $100+ in the hole. As far as the DIY job goes, it will have to wait a while as it's about 22 degrees here with 50 MPH wind. I swear I can feel the wind in my garage even with the doors closed. LOL Can anyone recommend a good garage heater?

I just picked this up over the weekend which works great in my 2-car garage: http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...atalogId=10053 I originally was going to go with the propane route however, the propane unit was an outdoor use only and being that I wanted something for indoors (camping, in case electricity goes off, etc..) as well. I went the kerosene route. The kerosene unit is good up to 23K BTU where as the propane unit is good up to 80K BTU. However, safety of my family being first I purchased the kerosene unit which like i said, heats up my garage perfectly. Propane unit for reference: http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...atalogId=10053

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Nice, thanks for the info.