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Casey is hard at work showing how to do DIY service on a 1983 Porsche 944 and giving out all his tips and tricks. Total real world action with mistakes and all while removing the cam housing and timing belts while working on major service items!

The air-cooled 911 is one of the hottest classic vehicles on the market. It's a seemingly solid investment for some and a long-time dream for others. For the same reasons people love them—the air-cooled flat-six, good suspension, and iconic looks—they have relatively particular service requirements and unique systems that don't necessarily match with more contemporary vehicles. For that reason, heading into a situation where you might purchase one without knowing the quirks and common faults of a vintage 911 can lead to you making a costly mistake. It doesn't have to be that way, though, as there are lots of experts who can help. Within five minutes of our Connecticut HQ is Butzigear, a renowned Porsche independent shop in the Northeast, and they've lent us one of their experts to walkthrough the 3.2 Carrera we have in the shop for a Pre-Purchase Inspection. Also known as a PPI, an inspection is one of the best ways to protect yourself from a falsely advertised example. They are best done by a dealer or independent shop, but not if you can access the same information.

How to avoid a 20k PDK repair on your PORSCHE 911, Cayman, Boxster etc.

Are you often unsure of when is the right time to service your Porsche? PCDT's Service Technician, Nick Harrison will explain to us how to check the service due date on your Porsche to ensure its longevity and reliability. In this short video, we are featuring a 2020 Porsche Macan S. The cluster in other Porsche models may vary.

Replacing the oil in a 911 3.2 Carrera is similar to other air-cooled 911s, but not much else; the dry sump oiling system makes for the perfect track-capable engine but introduces intricacies not found on the average European engine. The oil acts as a lubricant and a thermal regulator for the engine, working with the air to keep it cool. Those unique factors drive a fairly tight oil change interval or risk sludging up the engine with sticky oil deposits. Dry sump oiling systems have many advantages. However, they make an oil change on a Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera a bit of a challenge. The system holds twice what the average European water-cooled engine does, thanks to the separate oil tank, though that's not where the challenge lies. Instead, it's checking the oil level once the system is refilled. That's easier said than done. However, have some confidence, as we're here to help.

A video demonstrating essential preventative maintenance for the Porsche 718 GTS, 981 Boxster, 981 Cayman and even the 987 and 911 cars.

This works with the iCarsoft POR V1.0 or V2.0. Resetting your oil service reminder is a breeze.

My 2009 Porsche Cayman S needs some routine maintenance, and this is something that would ordinarily cost thousands of dollars, but today we're going to see if even a novice like myself can learn how to do some of this work with guidance from an experienced mechanic! To find out, I went over to ‪@dosdude1‬ and he showed me just how easy maintenance can be. Today we'll find out the true cost of Porsche ownership, and see how much money we can save vs going to a mechanic!