3 Tips to Keeping Your Porsche 993 on the Road Longer
Porsches are high performance machines envied by many around the world. But do you know everything that your Porsche needs to stay on the road?
Get more life out of your Porsche.
The 993 is the last of the air-cooled cars built by Porsche and also the last of the hand built 911s. In production from 1993 to 1998, the model is known to many enthusiasts as the best and most reliable of the 911 models. A modern classic that combines beauty and strength in one magnificent package. However, the 993 is not without its flaws and can easily leave an unbeknownst driver on the side of the road. Here are the things an owner needs to know to enjoy their Porsche for years and years to come.
1. Be Aware of Recalls and TSBs
While the Porsche 993 is considered by many to be a near-perfect vehicle, it did see a number of recalls during its years of manufacturing. Here is an article with a summary of those recalls, what components were faulty, the company's suggested fix in each instance, as well as a summary of service bulletins separated by the year in which the car was built. Hopefully, your Porsche has gone through these services already and is running free of trouble in the affected areas.
2. Stick to the Maintenance Schedule
Adhering to a designated maintenance schedule is critical for maximizing performance and minimizing time spent at the dealership or a repair shop. Depending on the age and mileage of your vehicle, along with how often you drive it, the suggested intervals may change slightly. For example, the recommended annual maintenance for vehicles with low yearly mileage will be different from the traditional maintenance and lubrication services that are performed every 15,000 miles. Some maintenance components, such as changing the engine oil or replacing the filters, are easy to do on your own and go a long way towards keeping your 993 in great running condition.
3. Pay Attention to Smells
Any owner of an older air-cooled Porsche has come to expect that classic "Porsche Smell." Enthusiasts remark that as an unholy mix of gasoline, oil, carpet glue and hot metal meet, there's a distinct aroma that feels so familiar, even strangely pleasant. But sometimes it gets overpowered by something else, and a bad burning smell that can be quite alarming if you don't know the possible causes. This article will explain what you can do to remedy your beloved of the offending odor.
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