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#2027 of 2048 2005 Porsche 911 S Cab by majesterludi Jul 03, 2009 (4:04 am)
I have a 2005 911 S with 6000 miles. My service light has come on reminding me that service needs to be done in 15 days!   Are the service intervals based on time or miles, or both. Is it really necessary to have the service done considering the car has low miles. I realize that the car is four years old. Comments. Replies to this message: 96redlt4 (Jul 04, 2009 10:11 am) majesterludi (Jul 05, 2009 4:58 pm) 96redlt4 (Jul 06, 2009 4:27 pm)
#2028 of 2048 Re: 2005 Porsche 911 S Cab [majesterludi] by 96redlt4 Jul 04, 2009 (10:11 am)
Replying to: majesterludi (Jul 03, 2009 4:04 am) Hi. I have an 05 997 S coupe. Ready for the 4 yr 40K (even though it only has 11K mile) service. The dealer says it runs about $800. Thius sounds like a rip off to me as the only things replaced per the service manual are air/particle filters and lube oil filter. He says they also put in a fuel system additive, which is not in the manual and I have heard you should not do. All the rest of the cost presumably is 'inspections' . Comments? Replies to this message: majesterludi (Jul 05, 2009 4:58 pm) 96redlt4 (Jul 06, 2009 4:27 pm)
#2029 of 2048 Replace DME on 1989 911 by old911 Jul 05, 2009 (8:08 am)
Have a Stock 911 Targa with 85K. DME is corroded badly must be replaced but I freak at the idea of buying this from a dealer.....or from a pirate!   I really need any advice offered as to who to go to for this replacement.   Also replacing stock muffler with a tuned system.....and wish to use a mildly more aggressive chip in DME to go with the enhanced breathing..Your thought? Thanks- Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Jul 05, 2009 8:50 am) old911 (Jul 05, 2009 10:13 am) Mr_Shiftright (Jul 05, 2009 10:21 am)
#2030 of 2048 Re: Replace DME on 1989 911 [old911] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jul 05, 2009 (8:50 am)
Replying to: old911 (Jul 05, 2009 8:08 am) You might give a call to an established Porsche parts supplier such as   AUTOMATION   OR   PELICAN PARTS   to see if they might supply you with a rebuilt DME or steer you to a good reliable supplier. You might also think about joining the Porsche Club of America.   I'm not a big fan of chipping this model Porsche because I don't think you'll see much effect on a street car with emissions controls in place--they may defeat most of the chip's new mapping attempts.   The exhaust will probably give you a little boost and that IMO is money better spent. Unless you go balls out and address the entire engine, from where the air and fuel goes in, to the cylinder heads, engine internals and exhaust, I think you are basicallly only messing with one part of a long tube of events so to speak.   Without independent dyno testing, all chip claims are baseless in my opinion. Also some engine management systems are more responsive to chipping than others.   Do more research before you spend chip money is all I'm saying. The PCA would be a great source of feedback. Replies to this message: old911 (Jul 05, 2009 10:13 am) Mr_Shiftright (Jul 05, 2009 10:21 am)
#2031 of 2048 Re: Replace DME on 1989 911 [Mr_Shiftright] by old911 Jul 05, 2009 (10:13 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jul 05, 2009 8:50 am) Yes I'm a member of PCA and you remind me that I have heard much of what you've indicated in a PCA discussion at one point over the last few years. You defiantly know your stuff----I've come back down to earth as it were and I'll probably go with stock DME and chip if it can be found, and a decent exhaust. Your exhaust make and model suggestions for this model? Thanks very much for your thoughts-have a great 4/5th! Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Jul 05, 2009 10:21 am)
#2032 of 2048 Re: Replace DME on 1989 911 [old911] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jul 05, 2009 (10:21 am)
Replying to: old911 (Jul 05, 2009 10:13 am) I experimented on exhaust for my 928 and I found that one has to be careful here because what sounds "nice" at idle or while accelerating through the gears for the first time, might become incredibly annoying on the highway over longer distances. You may want to chat with the folks at Pelican and see what they recommend for your particular use or needs. They may suggest B&B or Fabspeed. I used an Ansa system but I was trying to be very cost conscious, I wasn't really looking for power, just a decent quality, good-sounding system. Some of these stainless steel systems for the 911 can be kind of pricey. It might come out to $100 per horsepower.
#2033 of 2048 Re: 2005 Porsche 911 S Cab [96redlt4] by majesterludi Jul 05, 2009 (4:58 pm)
Replying to: 96redlt4 (Jul 04, 2009 10:11 am) Thanks for the response. I will check with the dealer in the a.m. regarding the four year check. I just had the oil changed and a break fluid bleed. The cost was $330. So I am sure they will not include them in the service.. Replies to this message: 96redlt4 (Jul 06, 2009 4:27 pm)
#2034 of 2048 Service by the dealer vs a local mechanic by 96redlt4 Jul 06, 2009 (4:27 pm)
Replying to: majesterludi (Jul 05, 2009 4:58 pm) Hi. Thanks for your response. I would love to hear some feedback on having service on newer porsches done by the dealer ($800 in my case and 60 miles away) vs $250-300 by a local Porsche mechanic with a good reputation who loves working on the cars. Course I don't get a loaner beater car to drive around Santa Barbara for 4 hrs shopping. Thanks again.
#2036 of 2048 Service by jerseyguy1 Aug 15, 2009 (8:23 am)
This may be too late but I had the 30K check done on my '04 911 cab back in May. Included oil change and filter, new wipers, cabin air filters, check brakes, etc. Cost was $600. Oil change (service manager calls it oil "service" is about $200 at that dealer.   As for the dealer vs local mechanic, I may just like to waste money but my '04 only goes to the dealer. As I figure it if only the dealer touches it then that removes the possibility of this conversation "your other mechanic screwed this up, I cannot help you." For me it is peace of mind and the service loaner has been a Boxster, a Cayenne, and even a 911 coupe once.

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