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Porsche 911 993 (1994 – 1998) – Service Schedule

Carrera, Carrera S, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Turbo

Porsche 911 993 (1994 - 1998) – Service Schedule

1994-1998 Porsche 911 (993) Carrera, Carrera S, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Turbo Service Schedule

This maintenance service schedule checklist is ONLY for the following Porsche models and years: 1993 to 1998 Porsche 911 (993) Carrera, 4, S, 4S and Turbo – years 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 and 1998

Maintenance every 20,000 km/12,000 miles

  • Diagnostic system: Read out fault memory
  • Change engine oil
  • V-belt or Polyrib belt: Check condition and tension
  • Change spark plugs (only on vehicles without catalytic converter)
  • Visual inspection for leaks: Oils and fluids
  • Air filter: Replace filter element
  • Anti-pollen filter: replace filter insert
  • Crankcase ventilation: Check tightness of hose connections
  • Fuel system: Visual inspection for damage, correct position and tightness of connections
  • Intake air system: Check hoses, lines and connections for tightness
  • Handbrake: Check free travel of handbrake lever
  • Brake system: Visual inspection of brake pads and disks for wear
  • Brake hoses and lines: Visual inspection for damage, correct position and corrosion, check brake fluid level
  • Clutch: Check play or final position of clutch pedal
  • Throttle valve actuation: Check for ease of movement and full throttle position
  • Resonance flap and Varioram: Check operation (Carrera only)
  • Steering gear: Visual check of bellows for damage
  • Track rod links: Check play and dust caps
  • Power steering/clutch: Check fluid levels
  • Axle joints: Visual inspection of dust caps for damage
  • Screw connections of suspension adjustment system: Check for tightness front and rear
  • Manual transmission/axle drives: Check oil level
  • Automatic transmission : Check fluid level
  • Drive shafts: Visual inspection of sleeves for leaks and damage
  • Exhaust system: Visual inspection for leaks and damage, check attachment
  • Tyres: Check condition and pressure
  • Door hinges: Lubricate
  • Check door, lid locks and safety hooks on front lid for tightness and operation
  • Safety belts: Check operation and condition
  • Seals for doors, compartment lids and roof: Remove abraded rubber, apply suitable lubricant
  • Vehicle lighting: Check operation
  • All headlights: Check setting
  • Horn: Check operation
  • Windscreen washer, headlight washer: Check fluid levels and nozzle settings; in winter months top up with anti-freeze as necessary
  • All other electrical equipment as well as indicator and warning lights: Check operation
  • Ignition circuit 1 and 2: Check operation (Carrera only)

Maintenance every 40,000 km/24,000 miles

  • Automatic transmission: Change fluid and ATF filter
  • Toothed belt for power steering: Check condition
  • Replace spark plugs (only in vehicle with catalytic converter)
  • Replace both engine oil filters

Maintenance every 80,000 km/48,000 miles

  • Replace fuel filter
  • Manual transmission/axle drives: Change oil
  • Automatic transmission: Change oil in axle drive

Maintenance yearly – after the first 2 years

  • File Status Report for Long-life guarantee

Maintenance every 3 years

  • Change brake fluid (Only use Original Porsche Brake Fuild)

Maintenance after 4, 8, and 10 years, thereafter every 2 years

  • Check airbag system

Recommended Yearly Maintenance

  • Change engine oil
  • Visual inspection for leaks: Oils and fluids
  • Diagnostic system: Read out fault memory
  • Handbrake: Check free travel of handbrake level
  • Brake system: Visual inspection of brake pads and disks for wear
  • Check brake fluid level
  • Steering gear: Visual inspection of bellows for damage
  • Track rod joints: Check play and dust caps
  • Axle joints: Visual inspection of dust caps for damage
  • Drive shafts: Visual inspection of cup seals for leaks and damage
  • Exhaust system: Visual inspection for leaks and damage, check attachment
  • Tires: Check condition and pressure
  • Seals for doors, compartment lids and roof: remove abraded rubber, apply suitable lubricant
  • Check operation of lighting system
  • Windshield washer, headlight washer: Check fluid level and nozzle settings; in the winter months top up with anti-freeze as necessary
  • Battery: Check electrolyte level and density
  • All other electrical equipment as well as indicator and warning lights: Check operation
  • File Status Report for Long-life guarantee (after the first 2 years)
  • Test drive: Foot brake and handbrake, clutch, automatic speed control, steering, heating, air conditioning and instruments: Check operation