Once a year sounds about right! If low mileagepdog928 wrote: Sat Jan 21, 2023 1:08 pm Hi
Im curious about your opinion on how often we should change the engine oil. I have a 79 911sc I only drive it 1500 to 2000 miles a year. I keep it in Florida and drive it in the winter season. i do sneak down occasionally to drive it several times during the year. I change it once a year regardless, unless I drive it 3000 miles
Thanks Peter
Engine start after sitting a few years 84 3.2
Jim
Current
1984 911 Carrera Targa 3.2
Past
1969 911T 2.0
Western Ma.
USA.
Current
1984 911 Carrera Targa 3.2
Past
1969 911T 2.0
Western Ma.
USA.
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Thanks for the info re checking/replacing 1985 3.2 fuel lines.
Re Porsche brake fluid; my maint. manual recommends flushing every two years on service visits. I have done that since 1987 i.e. on my 1985 - 911, and have never - truly never had any brake issues/leakage. 198,000 miles since 5-31 1985. Rotors and pads OF course have been replaced as needed.
So accepting the hydroscopic nature of brake fluid, like most things, Porsche knew what they were doing - to flush the fluid ever two years.
1. I have moved to 3 years for flush given the DOT-4 fluid.
2. There seem to be questions re the DOT 5 Silicone based brake fluid - what intelligence can you offer re that subject?
Best Wishes,
Greg
Thanks for the info re checking/replacing 1985 3.2 fuel lines.
Re Porsche brake fluid; my maint. manual recommends flushing every two years on service visits. I have done that since 1987 i.e. on my 1985 - 911, and have never - truly never had any brake issues/leakage. 198,000 miles since 5-31 1985. Rotors and pads OF course have been replaced as needed.
So accepting the hydroscopic nature of brake fluid, like most things, Porsche knew what they were doing - to flush the fluid ever two years.
1. I have moved to 3 years for flush given the DOT-4 fluid.
2. There seem to be questions re the DOT 5 Silicone based brake fluid - what intelligence can you offer re that subject?
Best Wishes,
Greg