Porsche 996 - 60,000 mile service questions
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WOW .. 60,000 miles on a 2000 Porsche 996 cabrio, and no problems to report other then a check engine light that comes on every 6-8 weeks of driving, and an airbag light that will cost me hundreds to turn off because of some stupid wiring harness under the seat.
Question: How much US$ should a 60,000 check up cost, and is there something I should pay close attention to (at this milestone) during this service? Or is this a pretty standard service?
Normal price is about $750-1000 from a dealer. Here's the checklist for what they do:
1) Diagnosis system: Read out fault memory
2) Polyrib belt: Check condition
3) Change the engine oil and oil filter
4) Replace the spark plugs
5) Vehicle underside and engine compartment: Visual inspection for leaks (oils and fluids) and abrasion (lines and hoses)
6) Underbody panels: visual inspection for completeness, installation and damage
7) Coolant hoses: Check condition;
8) Radiators and air inlets at front: Visual inspection for external contamination and blockage;
9) Coolant: Check the level and antifreeze protection
10) Air cleaner: Replace the filter element
11) Particle filter: Replace the filter element
12) Fuel system: Visual inspection for damage, routing and secure fit of line connections
13) Power steering: Check the fluid level and bellows
14) Parking brake: Checking the free play of the parking brake lever
15) Brake system: Visual inspection of the brake pads and brake discs for wear
16) Brake hoses and lines: Visual inspection for damage, routing and corrosion. Checking the brake fluid level
17) Clutch: Check the play and pedal end position
18) Throttle actuation: Check smooth operation, check the full throttle position with the Tester
19) Steering gear: Visually inspect the bellows for damage
20) Tie rod joints: Check the play and dust bellows
21) Axle joints: Check play, visual inspection of dust bellows for damage, check screw connections of running gear adjustment facility, front and rear, for secure fit
22) Drive shafts: Perform a visual inspection of the boots for leaks and damage
23) Exhaust system: Visual inspection for leaks and damage, check suspension
24) Tires and spare wheel (collapsible wheel): Check the condition and the tire pressure
25) Check the door locks, lid locks and safety hooks of the front lid to ensure that they are secure and functioning properly:
26) Check lid lock, front and rear; Check safety hook, front lid; Function test, check door lock; Check door and lid tightening torques
27) Seat belts: Check function and condition
28) Vehicle lighting: Check function; All headlights: Check adjustment; 29) Horn: Check operation.
30) Windscreen wiper/washer system, headlight washer: Check fluid level and nozzle settings, pay attention to antifreeze protection in the winter months.
31) Electrical equipment as well as warning and indicator lights: Check operation.
Oils, fluids: Visual inspection for leaks
I don't know if I'd call changing the spark plugs easy since you really need to remove the mufflers and/or the rear bumper to get at the front ones.
Asking someone like me to change spark plugs is like asking a mechanic to explain what winlogon.exe is and how to remove the spyware which has infected it. Or perhaps re-flash the BIOS on your PC without bricking it, or maybe tune the VM parameters on your kernel for better file transfer.