Porsche Factory Service & Maintenance at Foreign Affairs Motorwerks
A comprehensive, step-by-step vehicle inspection on all major systems is performed by Foreign Affairs Motorwerks’ team of highly trained technicians. We adhere to all factory service requirements for each specific model and model year as indicated on the Porsche maintenance schedules. Any repairs identified by the inspection process will be fully root-caused with a cost estimation provided beforehand to ensure the highest customer satisfaction.
Below is a Maintenance Checklist we have put together based on recommendations from Porsche Cars North America. And of course we will also tailor our services to your vehicle’s needs based on its specific model year, trim, and your driving style. The services outlined below are part of a general guideline for all Porsche vehicles and are for your references only. For specific models from the GT3, RS, Carrera GT, and 918 lineups, additional service items will be required.
Required Maintenance and Lubrication Service
Minor Maintenance: every 10k, 20k, 60k, 100k, etc. miles, or every 1, 2, 6, 10 years
(denoted by black-colored items in the list below)
Major Maintenance: every 40k, 80, 120k, etc. miles, or every 4, 8, 10 years
(denoted by red-colored items in the list below)
Electric
- Diagnosis system: Read out fault memory; reset maintenance interval
- Windshield wiper/washer system, headlight washer: Check function and nozzle adjustment
- Horn: Check operation
- TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring system): Check operation and tire pressure readout
- Batteries and ventilation hoses: Check condition and electrolyte level
- Indicator and Warning Lights: Check operation
Inside of Vehicle
- Seat belts: Check operation and condition
- Pollen filter: Replace filter element
- Door locks: check function
Outside of Vehicle
- Wiper blades: check operation and condition
- Clean reversing camera lens (if equipped depending on model and options)
- Vehicle lighting: Check operation
- All headlights: Check adjustment
- Trailer hitch: Check operation (if equipped on Panamera, Macan, and Cayenne models)
- Check firewall body drains and sunroof drains for debris
- Radiators and air intakes: Visual inspection for exterior debris and blockage
- Check front lid lock and safety hook of the front lid for secure seating and functioning properly
- Lubricate door latch and fastening bolts
Under the Vehicle
- Drain engine oil and change oil filter (every 10k miles or 1 year)
- Tires: Check condition and tire pressure
- Underside of vehicle: Visual inspection for leaks (oil and fluids)
- Underbody covers: Visual inspection, check all covers are securely fastened, replace any damaged or missing panels
- Brake system: Visual inspection of the brake pads and brake discs for signs of wear (without removing wheels)
- Brake hoses and lines: Visual inspection for damage, correct routing and corrosion. Check brake fluid level
- Axle joints: Check for play; visual inspection of the dust boots for signs of damage
- Drive shafts: Visual inspection of the sleeves for leaks & signs of damage
- Steering gear: Visual inspection of the dust boots for signs of damage
- Tie rod ends: Check for play and dust boots
- Exhaust system: Visual inspection for leaks and signs of damage; check mounts
- Check and torque all front and rear suspension adjustment points (for 911 GT3)
- Parking brake: Check for play of parking lever (for models equipped with mechanical parking levers)
- Clutch: check pedal end position, check clutch take-up feel (for model equipped with manual transmissions)
Engine Compartment
- Visual inspection for leaks (oil and fluids)
- Fuel system lines and connections: Visual inspection
- Coolant and hoses: Check level and antifreeze, check condition of hoses
- PDCC: Check fluid level
- Power steering: Check fluid level
- Air filter: replace filter elements
- Check drive belt
- Check firewall body and drains for debris
Additional Maintenance Items for Specific Models
Replacement of Spark Plugs
Panamera: every 40,000 miles or every 4 years
Panamera S: every 30,000 miles or every 4 years
Panamera S e-Hybrid: every 40,000 miles or every 4 years
Panamera Turbo: every 30,000 miles or every 4 years
Macan: every 40,000 miles or every 4 years
Macan S: every 30,000 miles or every 4 years
Macan Turbo: every 30,000 miles or every 4 years
Cayenne: every 40,000 miles or 4 years
Cayenne S: every 40,000 miles or 4 years
Cayenne S Hybrid: every 40,000 miles or 4 years
Cayenne Turbo: every 30,000 miles or 4 years
Cayman, Cayman S: every 40,000 miles or 4 years
Boxster, Boxster S: every 40,000 miles or 4 years
911, 911 S, 911 C4, 911 C4S: every 40,000 miles or 4 years
911 Turbo: every 30,000 miles or every 4 years
911 GT3: every 24,000 miles or every 4 years
Additional Maintenance every 2 years
- – Brake fluid change: complete flush and fill
- – Tire sealant: check expiration date and replace as necessary
Additional Maintenance at 60,000 miles or every 6 years
Panamera (V6)/S/S e-Hybrid/Turbo
- – Replace PDCC reservoir
- – PDK transmission: Change oil
- – Replace supercharger drive belt (Panamera S e-Hybrid only)
Macan (V6)/S/Turbo
- – Replace PDCC reservoir
- – PDK transmission: Change oil
Cayenne (V6)/S/S Hybrid/Turbo
- – Replace PDCC reservoir
- – PDK transmission: Change oil
- – Replace supercharger drive belt (Cayenne S Hybrid only)
Boxster/S, Cayman/S
- – Replace drive belt
911, 911 S, 911 C4, 911 C4S
- – Replace PDCC reservoir
- – Replace drive belt
- – Change all-wheel drive controller oil (C4, C4S models)
911 Turbo
- – Replace drive belt
- – Change all-wheel drive controller oil
- – PDK transmission: Change clutch oil
Additional Maintenance at 80,000 miles or every 4 years
Panamera (V6)/S/S e-Hybrid/Turbo
- – Replace air filter elements
Macan (V6)/S/Turbo
- – Replace air filter elements
- – Replace PDK filter and oil
Cayenne (V6)/S/S Hybrid/Turbo
- – Replace air filter elements
Boxster/S, Cayman/S
- – Ancillary unit mounts and chassis: visual inspection of all rubber mountings and boots for damage
911, 911 S, 911 C4, 911 C4S
- – Ancillary unit mounts and chassis: visual inspection of all rubber mountings and boots for damage
Additional Maintenance at 96,000 miles or every 12 years
911 GT3
- – Change manual transmission oil
Additional Maintenance at 120,000 miles or every 12 years
Panamera (V6)/S/S e-Hybrid/Turbo
- – Manual transmission: Change oil
- – Change all-wheel front differential drive oil
- – Change rear differential oil
Boxster/S, Cayman/S
- – Manual transmission: change oil
- – PDK transmission: change oil, change clutch oil
911, 911 S, 911 C4, 911 C4S, 911 Turbo
- – Manual transmission: change oil
- – PDK transmission: change oil, change clutch oil
- – Change front differential oil (C4, C4S, Turbo)
Additional Maintenance at 160,000 miles or every 16 years
Panamera (V6)/S/S e-Hybrid/Turbo
- – Automatic transmission: Change ATF and ATF Filter
Cayenne (V6)/S/S Hybrid/Turbo
- – Change front and rear differential oil
- – Change transfer case oil
- – Change Tiptronic transmission oil and ATF filter
Macan (V6)/S/Turbo
- – Change front and rear differential oil
- – Change transfer case oil
- – Change Tiptronic transmission oil and ATF filter
Foreign Affairs Motorwerks is a full Porsche vehicle line-up service facility – including the 911 Carrera, 911 Carerra S, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Turbo, 911 Turbo S, 911 Cabrio and Targa models, 911 GT3, 911 GT3 RS, Carrera GT, 918, Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne S Hybrid, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne Turbo S, Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster, Cayman, Cayman S, Cayman GTS, Cayman GT4, Panamera, Panamera S, Panamera S e-Hybrid, Panamera Turbo, Panamera Turbo S, Macan, Macan S, Macan Turbo, Macan Turbo S.
We also accept Porsche extended warranties and service plans.