What does the 15,000 mile service entail?

[spsfiend]

Can someone tell me what should be done in the 15K miles service?

Thanks so much!

[yelcab1]

oil change, filter change, air filter cleaned or changed, valve adjusted, belt checked, inspect of change your spark plugs,, drive and smile

[E Sully]

That's a number I passed about 110,000. miles ago.
This is from the '87 manual.

[Peter Zimmermann]

At Red Line a 15K service on an '87 Carrera was:

Oil & filter change
Trans oil change w/synthetic oil
Valve adjustment using new hardware and gaskets on the rocker covers
Replace spark plugs
Replace air filter
Replace fuel filter
Date check brake hoses
Inflate tires to factory pressures and inspect tread
Test/inspect front ball joints and tie rod ends
Inspect shocks for leakage
Inspect CV joint boots
Inspect brake pads & advise
Inspect alternator & A/C belts and advise
Check battery & terminals
Check/fill/adjust w/washers
Replace w/wipers if needed
Check every light in the car, replace bulbs as necessary
Evaluate trunk & engine lid supports and advise
Check brake fluid level and advise
Check throttle linkage
Complete visual safety inspection (fuel lines, electrical connectors, seat belts, etc.)
Start car and run until at correct oil temp in order to set idle speed and CO% using digital equipment
Check charging system during warm-up
Test drive approximately 3.5 miles, both city and freeway, and top up oil to correct level.

[dshepp806]

Originally Posted by Peter Zimmermann

At Red Line a 15K service on an '87 Carrera was:

Oil & filter change
Trans oil change w/synthetic oil
Valve adjustment using new hardware and gaskets on the rocker covers
Replace spark plugs
Replace air filter
Replace fuel filter
Date check brake hoses
Inflate tires to factory pressures and inspect tread
Test/inspect front ball joints and tie rod ends
Inspect shocks for leakage
Inspect CV joint boots
Inspect brake pads & advise
Inspect alternator & A/C belts and advise
Check battery & terminals
Check/fill/adjust w/washers
Replace w/wipers if needed
Check every light in the car, replace bulbs as necessary
Evaluate trunk & engine lid supports and advise
Check brake fluid level and advise
Check throttle linkage
Complete visual safety inspection (fuel lines, electrical connectors, seat belts, etc.)
Start car and run until at correct oil temp in order to set idle speed and CO% using digital equipment
Check charging system during warm-up
Test drive approximately 3.5 miles, both city and freeway, and top up oil to correct level.

+1,..that's what I'd want see on mine....good coverage.

Best,

Doyle

[James Brown]

Isn't that info in the owners/maint. manual?

[p911dad]

Paul, I have always done my own maintenance on our 911, but I am getting old and lazy, especially the valve adjustment. Would you mind sharing what a 15K service costs? Thanks Glenn

[80-911SC]

Originally Posted by James Brown

Isn't that info in the owners/maint. manual?

that is why a search for oil or which oil brings 10,ooo responces

it seems to some easier to ask than walk the 40 ft to the garage, open door and glove box remove book and read. thats like 5 or 6 phases to an answer

have a good one James,
steve

[Nine17]

I've been paying around $450, give or take incidentals like belts, hoses, and wiper blades. Valve adjustment is very important on these cars. Not a performance issue per se, but for longevity.