Some Warning Signs That You May Need to Fix Your Porsche

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Porsches are great cars, but every car, no matter how expertly crafted will need some repairs and maintenance. Though some import car maintenance items like oil changes happen much more frequently, most Porsches will need a little extra care and attention every 40,000 miles or so. Here are a few warning signs to keep an eye out for when it comes time to fix your Porsche.

Quality Tires Mean Better Control in All Conditions

All quality tires have a number of miles that they are expected to last. Whenever you get tires for your car take note of that number, and when you are getting closer to that number of miles, its a good rule of thumb to keep an eye on those treads. Tires with a tread depth below 1/16 of an inch can be a serious safety hazard, especially on a Porsche. Any time the tread wears through the indicator bar on your tire, it’s time to replace those tires. Another warning sign to take into consideration is if you notice your car vibrating, especially as you go around corners.

An Eye on The Gauges Will KeepYour Porsche from Overheating

If your temperature gauge sees red, it’s time to pull over—immediately. Keep driving, and you’ll be paying your auto repair shop for  a new engine. If you have an overheated car, you will have to use your sense to find anything unusual. You don’t need a Porsche technician to point out any burning smells, leaking oil or other leaking fluids underneath the car. 

Some potential causes of an overheating car are:

  • Leaky, collapsed or clogged hoses
  • A busted radiator 
  • An engine low on coolant
  • An engine low on oil
  • A bad thermostat
  • To name a few

Regardless, you shouldstop and let the car cool down. As it cools, you can check all of your fluids and visually inspect the car’s hoses. Be sure, however, never to take the cap off of the radiator when it is hot as you are likely to get burned. Fixing a pinched hose or topping off low fluids may be a potential roadside solution for your problem.

But if you top everything off and it quickly heats up again after its had time to rest you may have to have it towed to the car mechanic at your local auto repair garage. Overheating is something that you don’t want to wait to repair. An overheated engine gets damaged very quickly.

Preventative Porsche Maintenance Saves In the Long Run

Always remember to change the timing belt at the recommended mileage. A broken timing belt can cause serious, even irreparable, damage to your engine. If you are not sure on when the last time it has been replaced, have a mechanic inspect it. Better replace it before it goes, otherwise you’ll be calling your garage with a busted engine begging, “Please, fix my Porsche.”

Ask An Auto Repair Shop When To Flush Your Porsche Brakes

Porsche recommends having your brakes flushed every 30,000 miles. But here’s the thing. Brakes operate in an enclosed system. If there are no leaks, nothing gets in. You could theoretically, operate on the same brake fluid for the life of the car. But if there are leaks in the system—which tend to happen as the car gets older—dirt and grit can get in and muck up  your Porsche brakes. The best approach is to have the brake fluid inspected periodically, at least one a year. If the fluid is clear or light brown, your European brakes should be fine. If it’s a dark brown, you should get a brake flush service sooner rather than later.

Time to Schedule Your Some Porsche Scheduled Maintenance?

We get it. You’re busy. It’s not easy to afford the lifestyle that accommodates a Porsche. At our auto repair shop we know that time is money—every second counts. Worried about how how long your Porsche repair will take? Be sure to ask us when you make an appointment for your Porsche scheduled maintenance and we will be happy to give you an estimate.

Every Porsche technician knows that the best way to get superior performance and longevity from your Porsche  you need to follow your Porsche scheduled maintenance plan to the letter. We know how hard it already is balancing your current workload: project deadlines, anniversaries, family demands. You’ve got enough on your plate.

We couldn’t agree more. That’s why our our Cincinnati auto repair shop is here to make it easy on you. Consult with one of our Porsche technicians, and we’ll see what repairs or maintenance you may need and when. We’ll take into account your average mileage and your driving style, so we know when you’ll need the next import car maintenance and repair. We’ll help you get it out of the way early to keep your Porsche happy. Be good to your Porsche. It will absolutely love you for it in return.

Why Do You Need Porsche Scheduled Maintenance?

The beauty of having a prepaid scheduled maintenance plan for your Porsche is it locks in the price so you have a clear idea of what to expect when it comes to the cost of repairs. Your Porsche gets all the special care and service it needs to maintain its optimal performance. You maintain that beauty, luxury and performance you had when you first rolled it off the storeroom floor. You also don’t have to worry about the costs changing on you, ever, for the entire time of the plan you purchase. All repairs are done by certified Porsche technicians using Porsche factory parts.

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