This maintenance service schedule checklist is ONLY for the following Porsche models and years:
– 1993 to 1998 Porsche 911 (993) Carrera, 4, S, 4S and Turbo – years 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 and 1998
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Maintenance every 20,000 km/12,000 miles
Diagnostic system: Read out fault memory
Change engine oil
V-belt or Polyrib belt: Check condition and tension
Change spark plugs (only on vehicles without catalytic converter)
Visual inspection for leaks: Oils and fluids
Air filter: Replace filter element
Anti-pollen filter: replace filter insert
Crankcase ventilation: Check tightness of hose connections
Fuel system: Visual inspection for damage, correct position and tightness of connections
Intake air system: Check hoses, lines and connections for tightness
Handbrake: Check free travel of handbrake lever
Brake system: Visual inspection of brake pads and disks for wear
Brake hoses and lines: Visual inspection for damage, correct position and corrosion, check brake fluid level
Clutch: Check play or final position of clutch pedal
Throttle valve actuation: Check for ease of movement and full throttle position
Resonance flap and Varioram: Check operation (Carrera only)
Steering gear: Visual check of bellows for damage
Track rod links: Check play and dust caps
Power steering/clutch: Check fluid levels
Axle joints: Visual inspection of dust caps for damage
Screw connections of suspension adjustment system: Check for tightness front and rear
Manual transmission/axle drives: Check oil level
Automatic transmission : Check fluid level
Drive shafts: Visual inspection of sleeves for leaks and damage
Exhaust system: Visual inspection for leaks and damage, check attachment
Tyres: Check condition and pressure
Door hinges: Lubricate
Check door, lid locks and safety hooks on front lid for tightness and operation
Safety belts: Check operation and condition
Seals for doors, compartment lids and roof: Remove abraded rubber, apply suitable lubricant
Vehicle lighting: Check operation
All headlights: Check setting
Horn: Check operation
Windscreen washer, headlight washer: Check fluid levels and nozzle settings; in winter months top up with anti-freeze as necessary
All other electrical equipment as well as indicator and warning lights: Check operation
Ignition circuit 1 and 2: Check operation (Carrera only)
Maintenance every 40,000 km/24,000 miles
Automatic transmission: Change fluid and ATF filter
Toothed belt for power steering: Check condition
Replace spark plugs (only in vehicle with catalytic converter)
Replace both engine oil filters
Maintenance every 80,000 km/48,000 miles
Replace fuel filter
Manual transmission/axle drives: Change oil
Automatic transmission: Change oil in axle drive
Maintenance yearly – after the first 2 years
File Status Report for Long-life guarantee
Maintenance every 3 years
Change brake fluid (Only use Original Porsche Brake Fuild)
Maintenance after 4, 8, and 10 years, thereafter every 2 years
Check airbag system
Recommended Yearly Maintenance
Change engine oil
Visual inspection for leaks: Oils and fluids
Diagnostic system: Read out fault memory
Handbrake: Check free travel of handbrake level
Brake system: Visual inspection of brake pads and disks for wear
Check brake fluid level
Steering gear: Visual inspection of bellows for damage
Track rod joints: Check play and dust caps
Axle joints: Visual inspection of dust caps for damage
Drive shafts: Visual inspection of cup seals for leaks and damage
Exhaust system: Visual inspection for leaks and damage, check attachment
Tires: Check condition and pressure
Seals for doors, compartment lids and roof: remove abraded rubber, apply suitable lubricant
Check operation of lighting system
Windshield washer, headlight washer: Check fluid level and nozzle settings; in the winter months top up with anti-freeze as necessary
Battery: Check electrolyte level and density
All other electrical equipment as well as indicator and warning lights: Check operation
File Status Report for Long-life guarantee (after the first 2 years)
Test drive: Foot brake and handbrake, clutch, automatic speed control, steering, heating, air conditioning and instruments: Check operation