This maintenance service schedule checklist is ONLY for the following Porsche models and years:
– 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 Porsche 911 (997.2) GT3 3.8 and GT3 RS 4.0 (NOT for 2006-to-2009 997.1 GT3 and GT3 RS with 3.6 engine, click here for 997.1 GT3 3.6 maintenance service schedule)
Click here for other Porsche models and year maintenance service schedule plans
Minor Maintenance Checklist (After 12,000, 36,000, 60,000, 84,000 miles, 20,000, 60,000, 100,000, 140,000 kms, etc… or 2, 6, 10, etc.. years):
– Diagnosis system: Read fault memory; reset maintenance interval
– Change engine oil and oil filter (Every 12,000 miles/20,000 km)
– Vehicle underside and engine compartment: Visual inspection for leaks (oils and fluids) and abrasion (lines and hoses);
– Underbody panels: visual inspection for completeness, secure installation and damage
– Coolant hoses: Check condition. Radiators and air intakes: Visual inspection for external debris and blockage
– Coolant: Check level and antifreeze protection level
– Pollen filter: Replace filter element
– Brake hoses and lines: Visual inspection for damage, routing and corrosion
– Drive shafts: Visual inspection of the dust boots for leaks and damage
– Tires: Check condition and tire pressure
– Check firewall body drains for debris
– Check the door, lid locks and safety hook of the front lid for secure seating and function properly
– Vehicle lighting: Check function- All headlights: Check setting
– Horn: Check function
– Windshield wiper/washer system, headlight washer: Check fluid level and nozzle settings (use winter antifreeze protection
during winter months)
– Check wiper blades
– Battery: Check condition and electrolyte level
– Electrical equipment, warning and indicator lights: Check function
Additional Major Maintenance Checklist (after 24,000, 48,000, 72,000, 96,000 miles / 40,000, 80,000, 120,000, 160,000 kms) or 4, 8, 12 etc.. years:
– Replace drive belt
– Air filter: Replace filter element
– Fuel lines and connections: Visual inspection for damage and leaks
– Brake system: Visual inspection of the brake pads and brake discs for wear
– Parking brake: Check free play of parking brake lever
– Brake hoses and lines: Visual inspection for damage, routing and corrosion
– Clutch: Check pedal end position
– Steering gear: Visual inspection of the dust boots for damage
– Tie rod ends: Check play and dust boots
– Axle joints: Check play; visual inspection of the dust boots for damage. Check the screw connections of the front and rear running gear adjustment points are secure
– Check and torque all front and rear suspension adjustment points
– Exhaust system: Visual inspection for leaks and damage; check mounting and heat shields. Check operation of exhaust flap control
– Seat belts: Check function and condition
Additional maintenance for spark plugs
– Replace spark plugs every 24,000 miles (40,000 km) or every 4 years
Additional maintenance every 96,000 miles (160,000 km) or 12 years
– Change manual transmission oil
Every 2 years
– Change brake fluid
Every 4 years
– Replace tire sealant
After 4, then every 2 years
– Check battery for the tire pressure monitoring system
After 4, 8, 10, then every 2 years
– Inspect airbag system
– Assembly and running gear mounts: Visual inspection of all rubber/hydraulic mounts for damage
Road Test Check
– Check function of Remote control, seats, foot and parking brake (als- actuation travel), engine, clutch, steering, transmission, cruise control, TC switch, PASM switch, SPORT switch, heating, air conditioning system and instruments.
– After road test visual inspection for leaks of oils or other fluids.