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Re: Porsche Turbo....Oil Changing..... [bayareafx45] by porschetech911
Mar 16, 2008 (4:00 pm)
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Replying to: bayareafx45 (Mar 06, 2008 11:26 pm)

Your very welcome bayarefx45. 5k miles with synthetic in perfectly fine because the oil does not break down like normal conventional oil. When people say that it means that as the oil molecules are smashed between metal peices they become flattened overtime. With synthetic oil it does not do that, and therefor provides better protection longer.
 
The reason your vehicle lags actually has to do with several factors. I agree that Porsche over the years has done a great job with turbo lag, and you are correct about the software. The amount of lag is determined by how much force the turbos' create. The software accounts for this as the vehicle accelerates, but as Porsche developes new technology, those turbos' grow larger in size and the software can do only so much to correct it.
 
So they do have a bit of lag and thats perfectly normal. If you like, TechArt and some other companies may offer to re- map or re- program you electonic control unit (ECU) so that it performs better. It will upgrade your top speed, shift points, turbo response, engine respone, improve gas mileage, and so on depending on what your looking for.
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Envy by porschetech911
Mar 17, 2008 (10:48 pm)
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I'd like to add that I am in awe of you fine folks who can afford to buy these vehicles. It has been a dream of mine to own a 911 since I was three years old, and alas I will probably never be able to. I am truely envious of each and everyone of you. I look forward to servicing your cars and I hope you'll stop in and say hi sometime when you take your car into the shop thank you for giving me a small hint of these amazing cars!
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Re: Envy [porschetech911] by bayareafx45
Mar 18, 2008 (7:52 am)
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Replying to: porschetech911 (Mar 17, 2008 10:48 pm)

Porschetech911,
         I, as you, have dreamed of owning a 911 since I was a kid. Maybe, not as young as three years old ! That is impressive ! As to never be able to own one of these beautiful automobiles....the rule is......Never say Never !
 
       You seem to be a smart and intelligent man and you really know these 911's. This will pay off one of these days and maybe I will be in awe of you at the Porsche Club meets !
 
Keep posting and thanks for you tech. knowledge info. !
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Re: Envy [bayareafx45] by porschetech911
Mar 20, 2008 (10:21 am)
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Replying to: bayareafx45 (Mar 18, 2008 7:52 am)

Thank you! I'll be sure to never say never again! Haha, I'll be around anytime to answer any questions you all may have, feel free to e-mail me anytime! And again, thank you so much for the kind words!
 
Adam
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Which type of oil for an 2005 911 Turbo S? by uwe1
Mar 21, 2008 (7:56 pm)
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Hello, I wanted to know if anybody has a good recommendation
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Re: Which type of oil for an 2005 911 Turbo S? [uwe1] by porschetech911
Mar 23, 2008 (9:12 am)
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Replying to: uwe1 (Mar 21, 2008 7:56 pm)

Valvoline or Mobil 1. Best way to find out whats good is look at the race teams of your manufactures car. They sponsor what they use. Use the recomended weight from your manual. Valvoline is my favorite, its U.S. mechanics favorite as said on the box!
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Re: Two Second Lag [nightlysam] by 07997turbo
Apr 22, 2008 (8:09 pm)
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Replying to: nightlysam (Mar 11, 2008 12:09 am)

I have an 07 997 turbo and I dont have that lag... Did they upgrade the VTG turbines in 08' to the larger volume units as they did in the RS version that pushes 540 BHP? I agree that remapping the chip might take care of some of the problem but it should really be up to porsche to do a recall/software update as they did with my car if that is in fact the issue.
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Re: Two Second Lag [07997turbo] by 07997turbo
Apr 23, 2008 (9:07 am)
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Replying to: 07997turbo (Apr 22, 2008 8:09 pm)

Correction...
 
Not the RS version... the GT version.
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Turbo Lag by porschetech911
May 20, 2008 (3:39 pm)
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As far as I'm aware, they only modified the engine slightly in the new 997 models. I don't believe they changed anything with the turbo's which could be why you see some lag, but like most drivers, it depends on your habits when you shift and accelerate that will give you lag. Air quality, altitude, temperature, all these things and more make a big difference when you are squeezing that much power out of a small six cylinder engine.
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Re: Envy [porschetech911] by occarfan
May 21, 2008 (3:11 pm)
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Replying to: porschetech911 (Mar 20, 2008 10:21 am)

Hello porschetech911. You're just the guy I'm looking for. I need advice. I own '02 Carrera with 17,000 miles. I only use the car once per week (<2000 per year). I have only changed the oil once 2 yrs ago. Of course the dealer recommend I change oil, transmission fluids, brake fluids, etc. every year regardless of miles. My goal is to drive this car once a week until I can't drive anymore and maintain it in perfect condition. That being said, do I need all this done? What do you recommend since I plan to keep my car 30 more years? Any advice would be appreciated. I too love cars and have dreamed of owning a Porsche since age 10. Dreams do come true. Just keep working hard and never let go of your goals and dreams

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