How to Keep Your Porsche Running Like New in Johnston

Expert regular maintenance and care are the one and only secret to keeping your Porsche running like new. You should follow the manufacturer’s recommended schedule for maintenance and servicing. Your owner’s manual will tell you more. Also, remember to always have OEM (original equipment manufacturer) parts used on your car. Needless to say, you need to have your Porsche serviced only by professional technicians and mechanics who are specifically trained for this. We can definitely help you if you have any questions.

Normal maintenance includes oil and oil filter changes, refilling coolant fluids, filter replacements, and inspections of hoses and belts. The next level is to do a deep dive and have the brakes, battery, exhaust system, transmission/clutch, and electrical system checked.

• Regular Oil Changes: This is a must! As a Porsche owner, the absolute basic maintenance that must go into your car is an oil change and oil filter change. The recommended schedule is every 7,500 miles or once a year. Now if you are an aggressive driver and drive your car in extreme conditions (weather, road), you might need to do it more often. At Protech Automotive Services, we can tell you which oil is best for your Porsche.
• Fluid Checks: Porsche, like any other car, has various fluids to either lubricate or cool the different components of the entire engine system. These include fluids for the brakes, transmission, radiator coolant or antifreeze, power steering, engine oil (already mentioned above), and even windshield washer fluid. All these fluids need to be topped off periodically so that your Porsche continues to run smoothly.
• Tire Maintenance: Your tires need to be inspected on a regular schedule to check for uneven wear and tear. A balding or unevenly worn tire not only reduces fuel efficiency and ride comfort, but is also unsafe on the road. Worn tires have less traction with the road, and decreases stopping ability. Planned rotations and tire alignment are non-negotiable parts of keeping your Porsche running like new.
• Battery Maintenance: You need to keep the terminals of the battery of your Porsche free from corrosion and general gunk. A brand-new battery of good quality usually lasts around four to 6 years. This is, of course, only under optimal conditions. Your own driving style, heat, and cold all have an effect. So make it a habit to check your battery every time you bring your Porsche in for an oil change.
• Transmission and Clutch Maintenance: Whether you are driving a manual shift with a clutch or a Porsche with an automatic transmission, it is absolutely necessary to keep an eye on this system. Does your clutch feel sticky, or does it slip? Do you hear grinding noises, or is there any kind of shaking with your automatic transmission? These are all signs of problems that can become severe if not treated immediately. Remember to change the automatic transmission fluid on a schedule. At Protech Automotive Services, we can help you with this.
• Brake Maintenance: Inspecting the brake pads, rotors, and calipers, and changing the brake fluid regularly is key to having a safe car. Don’t take unnecessary risks with the braking system. Have it checked on a schedule.
• Electrical System Maintenance: The electrical system is pretty much the nerve bundle of your car. It keeps many of the systems running. In a modern Porsche, the electrical system generates and stores energy, which provides power to the various car systems, like ignition, power windows and seat controls, signaling, locking mechanism, electrical gauges, digital devices, the infotainment system, and the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Light). The MIL is the light that gets activated when the onboard computer of your Porsche detects problems with any of the systems in your car, like engine servicing, low oil, low fluids, etc. Pay attention to this!
• Other Maintenance: Numerous other aspects of your Porsche need to be maintained for it to run and look like new. Periodically, you need to get the following systems checked: exhaust system, air conditioning system and filter changes, steering and suspension checks.
• Keep Your Porsche Clean: Wash off bird excrement immediately, as it can damage the paint. Keep an eye on paint chips, as those are the spots where rust can take hold.
• Drive, Drive, Drive: Your Porsche was not meant to be a Garage Queen! Cars are made to be driven. Letting your Porsche sit can lead to some serious problems, such as seals that have dried out and leaks have sprung, dead battery, brakes that have rusted, fluid pooling, and engine and other parts losing lubrication.

Protech Automotive will Help Maintain Your Porsche

We want to help you keep your Porsche running like new. Bring it over to us at Protech Automotive Services in Johnston, Rhode Island. Or feel free to come visit us at any of our conveniently located centers in Cranston, Smithfield, East Greenwich, North Providence, or Warwick.