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Originally Posted by smadsen
On the 991, I believe Porsche has made the oil change warning impossible to reset without the factory computer hook-up. The dealer makes up the story about having to do a "safety check," "gotta stamp your book for the next owner," etc. but actually you know at $450 for a simple oil change (9qts Mobil 1[$60] + Mahle filter [$10] + 30min labor [$75]), this is a very hideously profitable function for the dealer and an annual opportunity to cross sell you wiper blades, tire & brakes, spark plugs, brake flush.
On a 997, I believe you park the car pointed magnetic north, turn the key on/off three times while simultaneously punching the mileage reset button & click your magic shoes three times. You might get a reset...or not.
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Lol.
All,
thanks for your responses. So i guess for now there is no reset. when the time comes and it tells me to change the oil; i guess ill just tell it i did a full service