You take your Porsche in for something simple… and somehow leave with a recommended service estimate that looks completely unreasonable.
In this video, I walk through an easy Porsche DIY maintenance job that dealerships commonly charge hundreds for — even though it can be completed in less than an hour at home with basic tools.
We’ll go over:
– Recommended Porsche maintenance items
– Step-by-step replacement process
Parts Used:
Pollen-Cabin Filter Bundle Suncoast Porsche Parts $85.00
Wipers – RainX 21″/22″ $19.99 each
Chapters:
00:00 Easiest DIY
01:44 DIY Items
03:01 Pollen Filter Install
11:05 Cabin Air Filter Install
21:24 Wiper Install
23:16 Wrap Up
If you own a Porsche Cayenne, Macan, Panamera, 911, or almost any modern Porsche, this is the kind of maintenance knowledge that can save you serious money over time.
Porsche ownership doesn’t have to mean overpaying for simple maintenance.
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That is another great video. I have done several How To Videos and some time it is hard to do because you are by yourself and also you sometimes need to get the camera in difficult positions to record the action. I work at a TV Station and it has been difficult to record the subject lots of time and I have help.
Oil changes on new 911s is not exactly easy… 😉
I just took my M5 to the shop this morning for an oil change and got the laundry list. Oil change ($210), engine air filter ($220), and vehicle check ($230). I do not know why they need to perform a vehicle check since, the car tells you everything!
PS I am nervous with performing a lot of the DYIs because, as you mentioned in the video "be careful NOT to…."; I will probably break something that will cost me more than the cost of the service task.
Just a practice comment, the wiper arm use a spring and if it fall may crack the windshield. You a may put in the windshield a plastic or a gross fabric just in case.
Great video.
Does anyone do the 2 sets of tires, summer/winter? Anyone with all-season tires, even though doing so may void the warranty?
Two separate “cabin” air filters on 991 and 992. Single filter on 993,996,997?
That filter is limp not easy to insert. Rigid frame around the perimeter would help.
Any thoughts on doing a DIY on Engine Air Filters?
Great DYI video!
That cabin filter that you replaced did not look OEM. What was it?
Thanks for this video. Good info to have. How much did you save?