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Meant that spark plugs HAVEN'T been changed since 2019
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You can get a brake fluid tool for peanuts on Amazon to check the brake fluid.
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Check the brake fluid if not changed in last 3 years (testers are sub 10 quid on Amazon) and then gently drive her round for a bit before obligatory Italian tune up.
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Maybe pay your local garage an hours labour to get it up on a ramp and give it a general check over too?
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Check the brake fluid if not changed in last 3 years (testers are sub 10 quid on Amazon) and then gently drive her round for a bit before obligatory Italian tune up.
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When i have stored cars for a number of years with little miles since a previous service I simply check tyre pressures whilst it idles for 5 min (usually have to inflate a bit even assuming you over inflated them c4psi prior to storage) and then just take them for a good 30 min drive before presenting for an mot ie to ensure brakes are ‘clean’ and everything is running ok.
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When i have stored cars for a number of years with little miles since a previous service I simply check tyre pressures whilst it idles for 5 min (usually have to inflate a bit even assuming you over inflated them c4psi prior to storage) and then just take them for a good 30 min drive before presenting for an mot ie to ensure brakes are ‘clean’ and everything is running ok.
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The recommended Porsche PROACTIVE interval is 4 years on age IIRC ..Your plugs will likely be like new..Not impossible but unlikely to get stuck on your car.
Replace alternator full service including spark plugs etc
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Thanks HMG66 I unfortunately don't know a lot about mechaicing and I didn't want to do any damage to the car, it's just the porsche specialist I emailed told me if the spark plugs aren't changed they can get stuck in the engine and it can be a top end engine strip down to get the out, I've only done about 1000 miles in the car since I bought it from JZM in 2019 and it had over £600 spent on it by them replacing alternator full service including spark plugs etc.
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I think it’s a 4-5 hour job to change the plugs so you don’t want to be doing it unnecessarily, did JZM change the coil packs as part of their pre sale prep as these have a tendency to crack with age.
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Looking for some advice please guys, I have a 911 996 turbo 44,000 miles impeccable service history etc, but been stored for 2 years, my question is I'm off work due to illness atm, I've been told ( by a porsche specialist) that as the spark plugs have been changed since 2019, and hasn't been used, it will need oil, filter change gearbox oil, diff oil, and spark plugs, as I'm off work atm, I can't really afford all that, so would it be OK to use the car this year, by just noting it, it had a minor service in 2022 drove 2 mile then parked up, and stored in a climate controlled permabag, was, stared last June but not used since, once I get back to work I will have all the work required completed, just after some advice as the porsche specialist will obviously tell me what needs doing from a profit point of view, any help and advice appreciated guys, if you think it would be best to leave it till I can get all the service work etc done, then I will
If the car has been stored correctly and only done 2 miles since an oil service then it won’t necessarily need anything more than a brake fluid check. Maybe pay your local garage an hours labour to get it up on a ramp and give it a general check over too?
I would be inclined to start it up and drive it gently for a couple of days to get the brakes bedded back in, if it runs ok give it an Italian tune up, don’t overthink it ..
These cars are pretty robust.
Thanks HMG66 I unfortunately don't know a lot about mechaicing and I didn't want to do any damage to the car, it's just the porsche specialist I emailed told me if the spark plugs aren't changed they can get stuck in the engine and it can be a top end engine strip down to get the out, I've only done about 1000 miles in the car since I bought it from JZM in 2019 and it had over £600 spent on it by them replacing alternator full service including spark plugs etc.
The recommended Porsche PROACTIVE interval is 4 years on age IIRC ..Your plugs will likely be like new..Not impossible but unlikely to get stuck on your car.
You can get a brake fluid tool for peanuts on Amazon to check the brake fluid.
I think it’s a 4-5 hour job to change the plugs so you don’t want to be doing it unnecessarily, did JZM change the coil packs as part of their pre sale prep as these have a tendency to crack with age.
Given you’ve only done 1000 miles I would just drive it and see..
I believe they did ( not got the service history to hand atm) as the porsche mobile specialist I used to do the service on it in 2019 reported one had just started to crack on the casing, as I believe when they are hot and rain gets on the housing it can crack!!!
Spark plugs will be fine - no need to change. As already advised, get the brake fluid done and then drive gently for a couple of days. After that, drive her like you stole her.
I think the specialist who advised you this is short of work.
Agree with the other posts here. Check the brake fluid if not changed in last 3 years (testers are sub 10 quid on Amazon) and then gently drive her round for a bit before obligatory Italian tune up.
Spark plugs will be like new.
About the only think I’d think about doing is changing the engine oil. Certainly pull out the dipstick and see how it looks/smells/feels.
In general, I’d have no concerns just going and using it. Make sure you check the tyre pressures.
at least you know which Indy not to use lol
When i have stored cars for a number of years with little miles since a previous service I simply check tyre pressures whilst it idles for 5 min (usually have to inflate a bit even assuming you over inflated them c4psi prior to storage) and then just take them for a good 30 min drive before presenting for an mot ie to ensure brakes are ‘clean’ and everything is running ok. You can get flat spots on tyres if they were not over inflated but they usually roll out as the tyres get some heat in them.
If I’m going to be actually using the car a bit I’ll then book in for an oil and brake fluid change at a specialist just for peace of mind but no massive rush after the mot inspection.
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