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1. Change the engine oil and filter every 3k to 5k miles or once per year, even though you are running synthetic lubricants.
2. Utilize boutique type synthetic engine lubricants that have elevated levels of ZDDP (Zinc Dialkyldithiophosphate) additives with a minimum of 1250 PPM.
3. Cut the engine oil filter open and inspect it for any metal, plastic (brown) and or rubber (black) debris at every engine oil change.
4. If higher quantities of metal debris are found in the oil filter, consult a Porsche Technician, then send a 3 to 4 ounce sample of the used engine oil to a lab for analysis.
5. If purchasing a pre-owned Porsche with the M96 or M97 engine, insist on a thorough PPI (Pre-Purchase Inspection) and make sure to review the written service records of the car. Be certain that the service intervals were reasonable. It’s a good idea to inspect the engine oil filter (as noted above) and camshaft deviation values during the PPI.
6. When the engine is at full operating temperature, drive with the RPM’s elevated, if possible accelerate to or near engine redline once or more times per driving cycle under full throttle. Only upshift when above 3,000 RPM.
7. Install LN Engineering’s magnetic engine drain plug and spin on oil filter which has improved filtration capability.
Most importantly ENJOY your car as often as you can.
- Casey
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