The factory-recommended maintenance intervals for the Porsche 911 996 model include:
- Oil Change: The engine oil should be changed approximately every 7,500 miles or once a year, whichever comes first.
- Air Filter Change: The air filter should be inspected and replaced if necessary at the 30,000-mile mark and then approximately every 30,000 miles thereafter.
- Spark Plugs Replacement: The spark plugs should be inspected and replaced if necessary at the 60,000-mile mark and then approximately every 60,000 miles thereafter.
- Fuel Filter Replacement: The fuel filter should be inspected and replaced if necessary at the 60,000-mile mark and then approximately every 60,000 miles thereafter.
- Brake Fluid Change: The brake fluid should be flushed and replaced approximately every 2 years to maintain optimal braking performance.
- Drive Belt Replacement: The drive belt should be inspected for wear and replaced if necessary at the 60,000-mile mark and then approximately every 60,000 miles thereafter.
- Coolant System Replacement: The coolant should be replaced approximately every 4 years to ensure proper engine cooling.
- Transmission Fluid Change: The transmission fluid should be inspected and replaced if necessary at the 60,000-mile mark and then approximately every 60,000 miles thereafter for manual transmissions. Automatic transmissions typically require fluid and filter changes every 30,000 miles.
- Timing Belt Replacement: The timing belt should be inspected and replaced if necessary at the 60,000-mile mark and then approximately every 60,000 miles thereafter. (Note: The timing belt maintenance is specific to certain engine variants of the 996, such as the Carrera 4 and Turbo models.)
Maintenance for other Porsche Model Years
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