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I have decided that worrying about something like this is only going to spoil the enjoyment of owning a car that I have wanted since childhood, and therefore, without going through all the horror stories to pick out the bits of advice, can anyone tell me what preventitive measures can I take to minimise the risk - oil change every three months, any parts porsche can replace now etc?
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I have decided that worrying about something like this is only going to spoil the enjoyment of owning a car that I have wanted since childhood, and therefore, without going through all the horror stories to pick out the bits of advice, can anyone tell me what preventitive measures can I take to minimise the risk - oil change every three months, any parts porsche can replace now etc?
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Suggestion · Original poster
I have decided that worrying about something like this is only going to spoil the enjoyment of owning a car that I have wanted since childhood, and therefore, without going through all the horror stories to pick out the bits of advice, can anyone tell me what preventitive measures can I take to minimise the risk - oil change every three months, any parts porsche can replace now etc?
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Replace now etc

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Suggestion · Original poster
I have decided that worrying about something like this is only going to spoil the enjoyment of owning a car that I have wanted since childhood, and therefore, without going through all the horror stories to pick out the bits of advice, can anyone tell me what preventitive measures can I take to minimise the risk - oil change every three months, any parts porsche can replace now etc?
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hi Guys, I know the reliability issues of the 996 engine have been discussed at great length on this site, and I have decided not to read all the topics on this as you start to get incredibly paranoid that the engine is doomed in all cars! I have decided that worrying about something like this is only going to spoil the enjoyment of owning a car that I have wanted since childhood, and therefore, without going through all the horror stories to pick out the bits of advice, can anyone tell me what preventitive measures can I take to minimise the risk - oil change every three months, any parts porsche can replace now etc? Craig 1998 996 Carrera 2, GT3 Kit, Black Migration info. Legacy thread was 27750

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you cant really take any they just go wrong when they go wrong some never do if they knew what caused it they would sort it Migration info. Legacy thread was 27751

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