Burgundy Porsche Note Log
2006 Porsche 911
Property of aboyandhisdog.
Added Nov 6 2020
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Sep 17 2024
Installed a new crank sensor yesterday at 103k. The bolt is a T30. The OE one works fine and will keep it as a spare. Installed a 2nd engine to frame ground strap too, just as a failsafe. Recommended by PCA video w/ Jake Raby. Car is running great!
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103,000
Added by aboyandhisdog on Sep 17 2024 at 2:09 pm
Aug 3 2024
Stopped by dealer today to get the scoop on #qts. The car dry takes 10.5 qts. For an oil and filter change it takes 8.75 qts. So, ~ 1.75 qts. stays with the engine at oil changes. Since I'd put 5 qts. in last week, I added 3 more today which gives me 8 qts. for the change. Spoke with Josh and he thinks the oil level sender could be off, or it could be a connection or the dash gauge. More diagnostics needed to assess for sure. At this point, I think I'll just live with it not working since I do all my own oil changes and will just always put in 8 qts. and also measure what comes out to be sure it is not using oil.
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100,000
Added by aboyandhisdog on Aug 3 2024 at 2:32 pm
Jan 8 2024
Friday mounted up the new Nitto Motivo's on the 17" Fuchs. The fronts bottomed out on the brake calipers so had to ad the 10mm spacers. Had a vibration at 70-80mph so today took the car in for a re-balance. Success! I have a email in to Mr.Fiat re. the front wheels but have not heard back yet. I think they are for a 964/993, not the 996/997. My mistake and I doubt they will help me. Can't say I'd blame them! I do like the tires and it does seem more comfortable and less jarring over rough roads. The trouble with the 10mm spacers is that now the tires stick out 10mm beyond the fenders. Still, the set-up is good.
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94,800
Added by aboyandhisdog on Jan 8 2024 at 3:48 pm
Jun 25 2023
Average of trip to Montana: 27.4 mpg. Very good! 80 mph all the way. But no city driving to speak of.
Added by aboyandhisdog on Jun 25 2023 at 9:44 pm
Jun 11 2023
6/10/2023 added 10 oz Cera Tec to the transmission.
Added by aboyandhisdog on Jun 11 2023 at 12:43 pm
May 31 2023
Changed the oil and filter today. The oil looked clean, the filter had no bits or metal. Drained 6 qts out, put 6 qts. in. EvoSyn 0w-40 plus 12 oz. Camguard. Ordered some Cerratec today and will add that this week. Sent sample to Blackstone to see how the EvoSyn is doing. Looking for lower lead values. Edit: I drained out the filter 2X for a total of 32oz. oil. then added 2X bottles of CeraTec for a total of 20 oz. So, my total fluids added for this oil change are: 6qts + 12oz Camguard - 32oz oil + 20oz. CeraTec = exactly 6 qts. The level shows at the 2nd line down on the OBD display or one space empty. Right where I want it. But, is this accurate??? I ordered a new level sensor and a new filler pipe as mine is cracked.
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85,000
Added by aboyandhisdog on May 31 2023 at 7:33 pm
May 15 2023
Okay, inner and outer tie rods all replaced. Also R&R'd all control arms and the sway bar links on each front corner. The sway bar bushings looked just fine so left those in. No more creaking and the car still seems nice and straight so I doubt anything was compromised in the alignment. After the tie rods, had to go back in and give the right side one more turn. Perfect after!
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183,000
Added by aboyandhisdog on May 15 2023 at 1:09 pm
Nov 30 2022
I also replaced the blown woofer in the door w/ new Alpine 6.5" speaker in place of the 8" (7.5?) that came with the car. It sounds good. Had to modify the install w/ clips I made. The latch install was a brutal job made doable on the UK911.com site. Jonttt did an awesome write up. I could not get the new Vemo (RA) latch electric socket to "click" when plugged in, so if I lose electrics, that's why! A 3 hour job took me 3 days stopping and starting. Very frustrating but very satisfying to have done it. Saved thousands!
Added by aboyandhisdog on Nov 30 2022 at 10:52 am
The automatic window lowering feature was not working after I lubed the drivers side door latch. Driver courtesy lights were not working either when the door was open. Door open, no lights and window would go up meaning I had to either keep handle "open" or window down a bit when closing the door. Internet says: "bad door latch". So, R&R'd the latch and all is now well.
Added by aboyandhisdog on Nov 30 2022 at 10:49 am
Dec 1 2021
Changed the oil today at 70k. Put in Liqui Moly 5w50 and will see how that goes. Did not add the Camguard this time. Drained out exactly 9 qts. The car didn't use a drop in 5800 miles. I put in 8 qts. so that level wouldn't go to full. Will check it after a few drive cycles and add if needed. Car runs great, mpg's are good.
Added by aboyandhisdog on Dec 1 2021 at 8:23 pm
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