Greenman Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 57 minutes ago, GTSMarky said: Anyone know where the 2018 prices are? Given those in that link seem to be the latest published set, then I’d say until they are superseded they should apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTSMarky Posted September 7, 2018 Report Share Posted September 7, 2018 Thanks. I'm due a major plus alternator belt, plugs, brake fluid. Checked with the other nearest OPC and they're within £20 (should be the same if it's actually fixed prices) so I left it booked where it is.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenman Posted September 8, 2018 Report Share Posted September 8, 2018 19 hours ago, GTSMarky said: Thanks. I'm due a major plus alternator belt, plugs, brake fluid. Checked with the other nearest OPC and they're within £20 (should be the same if it's actually fixed prices) so I left it booked where it is.. What price have you been quoted? Does this include Air filters, as these now seem to have been removed from the Major Service joblist ? If your car is 4 years old and hasn’t had air filter done yet (as it’s not part of minor service either) then I would insist on these being done unless you are on extreamly low mileage. Belt should just need checking at 4 years (which again has now been removed from the Major Service joblist. My Major is due next Feb and I’m trying to baseline some prices before I ask around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTSMarky Posted September 10, 2018 Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 On 9/8/2018 at 12:11 PM, Greenman said: What price have you been quoted? Does this include Air filters, as these now seem to have been removed from the Major Service joblist ? If your car is 4 years old and hasn’t had air filter done yet (as it’s not part of minor service either) then I would insist on these being done unless you are on extreamly low mileage. Belt should just need checking at 4 years (which again has now been removed from the Major Service joblist. My Major is due next Feb and I’m trying to baseline some prices before I ask around. Don't know - I'll check.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz05 Posted September 11, 2018 Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 Are the air filters due at 6 yrs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringer250 Posted September 11, 2018 Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 2 hours ago, daz05 said: Are the air filters due at 6 yrs? That’s what my OPC told me in June, now extended from 4 to 6 years for air filter replacement! Think I will take the plunge, inspect them myself and replace as required! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenman Posted September 11, 2018 Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 The schedule here https://www.planet-9.com/981-cayman-and-boxster-service-and-tech/104324-981-maintenance-schedule-do-items-summary.html suggests they are due at 4 years /40k Miles (8C) Which given they were part of the fixed price major service until about 6 months ago should surely be correct. I’m perplexed at why they have been removed from the Major Service schedule. edit, just seen ringers reply- most people thought 4 years was too long, how can 6 years be right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted September 11, 2018 Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 I think in some countries servicing cost over x number of years is an important statistic when looking at new cars. Manufactures are also forced to monitor the environmental impact of the cars they sell. They're all chasing fractions of a percent now so changing this filter replacement requirement might help Porsche get a point closer to the newer regs. Hell a few years ago manufacturers were talking about making cars with parts which could be recycled into the newer cars and that's without melting them down etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 Been doing that for years, they are called breakers yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat haggis Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 12 hours ago, daz05 said: Are the air filters due at 6 yrs? the previous owner of my car got decent . K&N High Performance replacement air filters fitted to my car .. cheaper in the long run i think and a better intake noise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 2 hours ago, fat haggis said: the previous owner of my car got decent . K&N High Performance replacement air filters fitted to my car .. cheaper in the long run i think and a better intake noise Behave yourself - If you can hear the intake noise you've got the wrong exhaust!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenman Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 2 hours ago, fat haggis said: the previous owner of my car got decent . K&N High Performance replacement air filters fitted to my car .. cheaper in the long run i think and a better intake noise Yeh I’ve seen these, about double the price of the standard Porsche filters (£120 vs £70), not an option if you have a warranty. i think the ‘High Performance’ in this case means improved airflow, which looks possible looking at the design, but I do wonder if the filtration is as good? Certainly the filter material surface area is much reduced. As you say though should give a nicer/louder induction noise. It says they can go 50k miles before cleaning, maybe that’s because they dont actually stop much?, if that is the case maybe I should be worrying about my 4 year old filters with 20k on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T24RES Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 Mine were not changed at 4yrs by the OPC. I bought it shortly after and when checking the filters were hanging with muck. I fitted K&N, purely for the reason i run them in my bikes and cars for many years. Easy to maintain. Not sure i can claim any improvement in performance, but during my ownership i shall save a few quid and i enjoy tinkering..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mneil Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 I change my air filters along with oil and filter every year regardless of the mileage, always have on all my cars. This year the air filters were noticeably full of muck and dust, perhaps something to do with the extra dry weather. Preventive maintenance I suggest is better than the cost of repairs. Each to his own? . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick_968 Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 21 hours ago, Greenman said: The schedule here https://www.planet-9.com/981-cayman-and-boxster-service-and-tech/104324-981-maintenance-schedule-do-items-summary.html suggests they are due at 4 years /40k Miles (8C) Which given they were part of the fixed price major service until about 6 months ago should surely be correct. I’m perplexed at why they have been removed from the Major Service schedule. edit, just seen ringers reply- most people thought 4 years was too long, how can 6 years be right? From what I can tell from the service book and conversations with OPC's it has always been 6 years in the UK. It is the original book that came with the car so it hasn't changed since 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTSMarky Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 I've been assured air filters will be changed as part of the major service.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmine Posted October 10, 2018 Report Share Posted October 10, 2018 I've been quoted the following by an OPC on a 4 year old car (13K miles, oil last changed two years ago at 6K): £657 - major service £63 - Check Ancillary Unit Mounts And Chassis Visual Inspection of all Rubber Mounts For Damage (Composite work) £234 - Replace Spark Plugs Every 60K Miles / 90K Kms or every 4 Years (Composite Work) Without Wheels Removed £54 - Check Drive Belt (Composite Work) Includes Rear Wall Flap Remove And Install £131 - Replace Brake Fluid Every - 2 Years Manual Transmission G81.20 Fixed Price (Composite Work) Wheels Fitted £62 - Replace Tyre Sealant (After Check Use By Date) (Composite Work) The service cost is a little higher than Porsche suggests (£657 vs £630) and the brake fluid change is higher as well (£131 vs £95). Any comments on the other prices? And what does "composite work" mean - that the price is only valid as part of the major (or minor) service? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmine Posted October 13, 2018 Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 An update - spoke to a different OPC and got them to reduce the major service and spark plug service price from the Porsche published price by 20% by challenging them with a local indie's prices. And brake fluid service at £95 so went ahead and booked it. Includes a Boxster loan car and posh coffee too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenman Posted October 13, 2018 Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 2 hours ago, Carmine said: An update - spoke to a different OPC and got them to reduce the major service and spark plug service price from the Porsche published price by 20% by challenging them with a local indie's prices. And brake fluid service at £95 so went ahead and booked it. Includes a Boxster loan car and posh coffee too. My only comment would be about the air filters, the above will likely not include them. With 13k miles you may feel it isn’t required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmine Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 Air filters are a little confusing/complicated: my service book lists changing the particle filter (inside the car) and the air intake pre filter (front luggage compartment) at minor and major services and the "filter elements of air cleaner" every 6 years or 60K miles. So I gather the car has three distinct types of filters; the first two above are for the air we breathe and the last one is for the engine air? according to the parts pdf the part numbers are as follows: 991 572 371 00 - air intake pre-filter 991 573 623 00 - particle filter 981 110 130 00 - engine air filter (2 required) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenman Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 Yes you are right. The engine air filter (981 110 130 00) is not now included in the Major Service (it was until the end of last year). So if you do want that doing you have to specifically request it (it’s not required for Porsche Warranty as 6 years is the required interval). If you are happy to go 6 years on the same air filters (which with only 13k currently is reasonable approach) then just leave until next minor service. But refer to mneil post above for one opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz05 Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 Just been quoted, £495 (minor) plus £95 (brake fluid) and £93 (intake air filters) from my local OPC. Not cheap but at least it's every 2 yrs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 I thought air filters has gone out to every 4 years ! I certainly wouldn't want to leave them that long. What about brake fluid - isn't that another biannual replacement on a separate bill ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat haggis Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 k@n filters in mine . cheaper in the long run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz05 Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 1 hour ago, Patt said: I thought air filters has gone out to every 4 years ! I certainly wouldn't want to leave them that long. What about brake fluid - isn't that another biannual replacement on a separate bill ? Air filters last 6 yrs but most likely mileage linked also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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