what you guys think. it's an 03 996 C4S w/ 42K miles on it. I know the 45K is coming up. got the clutch replaced about 2K miles ago, so that's set, oil change was done just in March also about 4K miles ago. what is entailed in a 45K service b/c every shop i call has a "different" 45K service package and price.

i want advice from the experts and folks who have just gone through this recently. how many hours/what does it basically entail.

thanks guys.

 

anyone????

 

that's a rennlist question...

 

From RennTech

Carrera/GT3 (996) Maintenance Schedules - Minor Maintenance US (MY03)
Minor maintenance after: 15,000, 45,000, 75,000, 105,000 miles etc. (24,000, 72,000, 120,000, 168,000 km etc.)

Diagnosis system: Read out fault memory

Change engine oil

Vehicle underside and engine compartment: Visual inspection for leaks (oils and fluids) and abrasion (lines and hoses). Underbody panels: visual inspection for completeness, installation and damage

Power steering: Check the fluid level and bellows

Coolant hoses: Check condition;Radiators and air inlets at front: Visual inspection for external contamination and blockage;Coolant: Check the level and antifreeze protection

Particle filter: Replace the filter element

Brake hoses and lines: Visual inspection for damage, routing and corrosion. Checking the brake fluid level

Drive shafts: Perform a visual inspection of the boots for leaks and damage

Tires and spare wheel: Check the condition and the tire pressure

Check the door locks, lid locks and safety hooks of the front lid to ensure that they are secure and functioning properly: Check lid lock, front and rear; Check safety hook, front lid; Function test, check door lock; Check door and lid tightening torques; Check inner release of luggage compartment (Trunk Entrapment)

Vehicle lighting: Check function; All headlights: Check adjustment; Horn: Check operation.

Windscreen wiper/washer system, headlight washer: Check fluid level and nozzle settings, pay attention to antifreeze protection in the winter months.

Electrical equipment as well as warning and indicator lights: Check operation.

Test drive:
Remote control, front seats, foot and parking brakes (also actuation travel), engine, clutch, steering, transmission, ParkAssist, automatic speed control, heating, air-conditioning system and instruments: Check operation.

Oils, fluids: Visual inspection for leaks

Important Notes:
It is urgently recommended to check the air cleaner (and replace it if necessary) each time minor maintenance is carried out.
· On vehicles with annual mileages of less than 9,000 miles (15,000 km), an annual maintenance must be carried out once a year.
· Maintenance with oil filter change must be carried out at least every 2 years according to the mileage, if the mileage for a major maintenance has not already been reached.
· For an annual mileage of more than 9,000 miles (15,000 km) it is recommended to carry out the next maintenance as soon as possible.
· The term "checking" includes all necessary subsequent work such as adjusting, readjusting, correcting and topping up, but does not include repairing, replacing and reconditioning parts or assemblies. · The test item Checking inner unlocking of luggage compartment (Trunk Entrapment) has been added to the countries specification CO2 (for USA) and C36 (for Canada) from model year 2003.

 

Thanks FLY996. Much appreciated buddy!!!

 

Berk, as you can see this is a minor maintenance interval. Change the oil and particle filter and visual inspection of everything else. It's really a DIY thing.

When you say it is sluggish, how do you mean?

 

Cleaning the throttle body will remove some sluggishness...

 

John - she just doesn't feel all that powerful, even though she is. It feels like the power doesn't start kicking in until like 4K RPM's. The clutch was JUST replaced and RMS repaired too.

FLY - I'll look in to cleaning the throttle body. Thanks again big buddy!!!

 

Ummmm... Mr 5'10", 250 lbs, 38" waist........give the poor car a break!


I think you are just used to it.......

GIAC or other reflash?????