Porsche servicing and how often it should be done, what it should be included for optimal car performance.

In order to maintain the optimal performance of your vehicle, it’s crucial to keep servicing appointments up to date.
Service intervals vary depending on the model, year and usage of your vehicle.

Here are some guidelines as recommended by Porsche:

Regular Maintenance:
-Oil Change: Porsche recommends changing the engine oil and filter at approximately every 10,000-15,000 miles or once a year, whichever occurs first.
Note however that some new models may stipulate longer intervals for oil change due to the improved synthetic oils used.

Intermediate Maintenance:
-Brake Fluid: Porsche recommends changing the brake fluid every 2 years to maintain optimal braking performance as well as preventing moisture seeping into the brake system.

-Cabin Air Filter: To ensure the air inside the vehicle is clean, it is recommended to replace the cabin air filter at regular intervals.

-Air Filter: During your vehicle’s regular service, the engine air filter should be inspected and replaced if necessary.

-Spark Plugs: Porsche recommends that spark plugs are inspected and replaced at approximately every 30,000-40,000 miles, though it’s a good idea for them to be checked during your vehicle’s regular service.

Major Service:
-Transmission Fluid: Replacement of the transmission fluid varies depending on whether your vehicle is manual or automatic, though it is generally replaced at approximately 30,000-60,000 miles.

-Coolant: The coolant requires inspection and replacement approximately every 2-3 years.

-Tyre Rotation and Balance: Having your tyres rotated and balanced at regular intervals, will help to ensure their even wear and therefore improved vehicle handling.

-Brake Inspection: It’s important that as a Porsche owner, you regularly inspect the brake pads and discs. Their replacement will vary depending on the type of driving you do.

Specialty Maintenance:
-Timing Belt or Chain: Each Porsche model will have varied time scales for inspecting and replacing the timing belts or chains.

-Suspension Components: Your Porsche technician will inspect and replace the suspension components as required, to maintain the handing performance you expect from your vehicle.

Performance Check:
-Depending on the model and age of your Porsche, it may require a performance check or alignment to be carried out. This is to ensure you gain optimal handling and equal tyre wear. Your Porsche technician can advise when this is required, based on your individual driving style and road conditions.

Above all, it’s paramount that you follow the manufacturer’s recommended service schedule which will be provided by your Porsche dealer and / or is in the owner’s manual.
It is worthy of note that some newer models feature an onboard computer which tracks your service intervals and will provide you with service reminders.

Ideally, it is best practice to have your Porsche serviced by an authorised Porsche dealer or Porsche mechanic, both who are familiar with these high-performance vehicles.
This way you are rewarding your Porsche with the proper care and genuine parts and fluids it deserves during both maintenance and repair.

In order to maintain your Porsche’s optimal performance, attain the highest level of safety and preserve your vehicle’s value, it is advisable to attend regular servicing visits.