Here’s what you did wrong: 1-You overfilled the oil, never do that, you can cause damage to the engine. The best level to keep the car at, is one square below the top arrow. 2-When pushing the pads into the calipers, always loosen the fluid reservoir cap in order not to create excessive pressure. And lastly, NEVER EVER go under a car without putting something solid higher than your skull .. like the wheels for example, never rely on floor jacks to protect you from being crushed to death. (This is the California in me talking)
@@imEsaii do you want me to hold your hand as you go through the emotional trauma from reading a post online advising people how NOT to destroy their engines
you forgot another point, you need to have the car level when you drain the oil. he would have left an extra half litre in if he didn't level it when draining. this is why 7.45 liters overfilled it. properly drained, 7.754 litres will get you one bar below the max safe zone, which is where you want to be
@@imEsaii what's the point? only coz the sentence "well done guys. let me also add..." is missing, he is wrong? As long as one talk about facts/truth, there is nothing wrong. sorry
The ingition went out on my 2003 911 last year. Quote to replace it including maintenance fees was 800 bucks. I ordered the part off of Pelican Parts, cost me 40 bucks, got under the dash and did it myself in 1 hour. Was it difficult? Yes. Was it frustrating at times? Yes. But hey, now I know how to do it. Thing is most Porsche owners has tons of cash to just throw away so they don't think twice about it and pay a shop. Certain things of course are harder than others, but there is a lot you can do yourself and save a lot of money. I only make 70 grand a year, so every penny counts.
For the novice car enthusiasts that may be watching and learning, I'm reasonably certain they were in fact using jack stands, just leaving the floor jack in place as a back-up. Attempting a brake job - or any work on a car - just using a floor jack is no bueno, of course.
I owned a Porsche Boxster 986 for one year (wasn't good in the snow at all) I only did an oil change, coolant flush, and radiator replacement was not even 1k in one year of ownership.
@@davem5333 I didn’t had to do a coolant flush nor a radiator replaced I hit a rock in the snow and it cracked my radiator but I replaced it myself(and might aswell do a coolant flush). I work on my own cars and got my own tools so I can get by. Definitely cheaper than my S4 that replaced my Boxster. My S4 B8 just keeps breaking down it’s literally a money pit and I barely have three month ownership of the S4 B8 and so far Im already set up thousands of dollars worth of parts. Had to get it towed to my house because it left me stranded. Just never again, just don’t buy an Audi.
Bought my 80k mile 2009 Cayman S PDK (nearly identical spec but silver) about 18 months ago. I've done 3 oil changes, cabin and air filters, complete stereo upgrade, rebuilt and refinished the calipers, battery, Ohlins coilovers with top mounts and drop links, painted the center console, and made a custom trailer hitch. Oh! And I swapped to the paddle shift Sport Design steering wheel--soooo much better, and an easy job. In the next few weeks I've got 4 new rotors and I'm servicing the differential and the PDK.
Did you have the centre console with “soft touch”? That get scratched real easy? If so, how did you get it off, I heard it’s very annoying to sand it, cause the sandpaper runs full all the time of that sticky stuff.
Man it's a shame your car channel doesn't get the same kind of recognition as your tech channel, i really dig your videos and i think that a lot of your viewers from the tech space would enjoy them too, but they probably arent aware about these videos
I got a 968. My initial yearly cost of maintenance consists of a timing belt with water pump and front seals, oil pan leak, all shocks and a transmission rebuild. All of these cost almost $10,000 with parts and labor from an independent Porsche shop and a specialty transmission shop combined. After addressing the major issues, I spend about $300-$600 a year on maintenance which consists of oil change, coolant fluid every other year, wheel alignment and transmission fluid change every 3-4 years. Sometimes my annual maintenance is $1000 due to old parts being replaced or tires. Every five years, about $2300 is added to the regular yearly cost of maintenance for the timing belt, water pump, front seals and the camshaft chain check or replacement. I do most of the basic maintenance by myself and it isn't that bad for a Porsche.
Your friend made the AOS look easy, not sure if I could do that myself. I do enjoy doing all the other items you show here, the 987.2 S is a rewarding car to work on and the savings are huge.
Excellent video, guys…! The front brake sensor wires are actually two different sizes. The difference is only about 1/4” but you need to make sure you get the correct one on the correct side. Without going through my notes, I couldn’t tell you which one is which, but just noting it for those who are going to do this in the future. Definitely drain some oil out of the engine. My Porsche dealer recommends filling up to 3/4 on the bar to allow for the oil to expand when it gets super hot. The difference is only a couple of ounces but it definitely matters. I didn’t see the jackstands either… But glad you had them in place. Next time around, consider using ceramic pads as they create very little dust, and still have a lot of stopping power. Constantly cleaning Porsche wheels is not the definition of a good time. Keep up the great work!
Back in the old days I had a Porsche 944, and I did work similar to this. Brakes, filters, plugs, the standard stuff. Always got the questions from others, "how can you afford the repairs and maintenance?" I said, "I do all the easy (expensive) stuff myself, and anything else more complicated, or requiring a lift, goes to the shop." It ended up being affordable to own. I do the same with my current GTI, except (knock on wood) it has not needed a single repair. Luke, love this channel (as well as your main channel!) and great to see Colin (sp) wrenching with you too.
Congrats on your DIY! Beautiful car! Having a little lip on the rotor isn't a big deal. It is important to monitor the actual thickness of the rotor. TIp on oil: Keep the level close to the minimum, and just add some when needed. This will help keep the oil vapors going into the intake to a minimum.
Jack from the back of the car. It’s rear mid engine. Just putting unnecessary torque on the chassis if you aren’t lifting from nearest to the center if gravity on any car.
Good video. I jars did the brakes on a friends Cayman yesterday. Super easy. One thing though, I look forward to the day when we all realize and accept that not paying people to do work for you is cheaper.
I just serviced my 981 but you had to remove engine cover so a bit more work. The reason for the sensor tied is those old pads are cheap and don’t have the recess. I’ve seen some channels cutting the sensor off and twisting wires together is not a good idea. I use ferodo pads so I just cable tie the sensor so don’t get brake warning lights and they are cheap from FCP Euro. Also I was able to open brake fluid cap and then just simply compress the pistons against rotor rather than using clamps it’s much quicker. Great interesting video on ell done
being a tech nerd and a car guy, this is awesome! yet another reason to be a big fan!!! Keep up the good work! If you are ever in GA and want to drive my Alfa or 1000+ hp stang, feel free lol
I hope that you flushed the brake fluid too. It should be done every 2 years regardless of mileage. Brake fluid absorbs moisture, hence the 2 year recommended service interval.
Well done, guys! I spent only 115€ (125$) for my "instant" oil and filter change at McOil here in Germany for my base Cayman 987. Wouldn't save anything doing the oil service on my own in this case.
If you actively have to change an AOS annually, just install an Oil catch can. Way more effective down side you have to pour out the bad oil from the catch can and top up your oil, and those aren't even down sides 🤷🏾
Usually good to underfill the oil a wee bit. Top off as needed. Great job on the video. Subscribed. And in agreement with MowSow… I saw a guy get crushed under a vehicle. A simple support… forty years later it still….
The cool thing is, with the money I saved by doing my own maintenance, I could justify buying a Quick Jack lift for engine and transmission oil changes, wheel cleaning and rotation, and future spark plug replacement. Definitely worth the hours, and it’s kind of fun.🍺
Just me or did the oil level sensor read over-full? Often you don't add in the full capacity as a pan and filter drain doesn't drain 100% of the oil every time.
a couple of things: pull the spout out of the oil container, it will pour faster. drive the car it will warm up faster. thirdly. handle your mouse issue or you will need wiring repairs.
People are terrified to work on their cars. I have a 2020 Mustang GT with a supercharger making 770HP to the wheels (can see it on my channel, I make videos for my family and friends far away) and do the work myself. My engineer friend has a 2020 Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye Widebody (also on my channel) and he's afraid to touch the air filter. I've been doing brakes since 1991. They only go on one way, it's impossible to mess installing them.
Wow, I have to say I’m glad I found this video but i definitely have been kicking around the idea about getting a Cayman 718 sometime down the road hopefully soon, but I always wondered what it would be like doing maintenance on these cars, it’s probably not that much more than my Corrado This is basically just like working on a mid engine Corrado🤣 I think I could pull this off for sure thanks for sharing and the inspiration🥳🎉
Nice!!! I am also going through a few items myself (need to do the brakes all around, tranny fluid, etc.). However, you made that AoS job so easy 🙂 Heard 987.2 is a bit easier than 987.1 (which is easier than 986) especially that bottom hose / clamp....which is almost impossible to remove without a special tool.
So how will DIY maintenance including overfilling engine oil affect the resale value of your Porsche? A friend of mine had an old Porsche 911 from a time when cars were "easier to fix than nowadays" - and even there, the engine was crammed in so tightly that it had to be disconnected and hauled out for better accessibility at a tremendous cost for every major service. It's that compact build that gives a Porsche a slight edge on a track but makes maintenance difficult and expensive.
I’ve done all the maintenance at home on my 987S. Porsches are actually pretty easy to work on and well engineered. I can’t imagine owning 2 aging German cars (we have an Audi Q5 as well) and paying dealership service rates. The local dealer charges over $200 an hour!
@@thrumyeyesphoto Until you make a mistake... No wonder German cars have a reputation for unreliability in the US, they are a lot more complicated than a 1970's picked truck.
@@PointNemo9 They aren't that complicated, especially given there are thorough, high-quality DIY videos for just about every job possible. I did a clutch on my 987S with no prior Porsche experience and saved several thousand dollars.
@@thrumyeyesphoto Would you buy a car from someone who did their own maintenance? How would you know whether they did a good job or not? Or used correct OEM parts? A clutch on a Porsche costs about £1200 total in the UK (at a Porsche specialist), I don't know what your mechanics are up to if they are charging thousands.
That dealers rip off car owners has long been a fact; without going into details a Nissan dealer located just North of Dallas once quoted me $1000 to replace a $5 part, literally a 20,000% mark up, with a socket set and pliers I was able to perform the fix in 30 minutes, so even with labor it would have been a 1000% markup, assuming they'd go ahead and claim an hour. Learning DIY car maintenance may in fact be one of the best investments in acquiring knowledge a person can make. I was in Dallas attending a training program for a job, so didn't have tools with me or I'd never have gone to a dealer in the first place. If you really do need skilled repairs done, research and find a well recommended private mechanic shop they don't have a steady stream of clueless car owners that will agree to any price they quote.
I suppose the reason the mechanic quote was so much is because if you can afford an expensive fancy car then said expensive fancy car come with fancy expensive car maintenance.
You can do this in a parking lot with the tools and ramp if you have the space. DIY. You have to have the tools and buy your parts. You pay for service.. Save on service! Parts are cheap..
Nice job doing this yourself! Here's a couple tips: 1. Engine oil should be filled should be at the middle middle point on your gauge. This allows for expansion as the oil heats up. If you have too much oil, it can lead to oil cavitation, put increase pressure on seals, and create excessive blow-by in your PCV system. 2. Always loosen the bleeder screw before retracting the caliper pistons. This will put less stress on the valves in your ABS pump, prevent dirty fluid from contaminating your reservoir, and prevent your master cylinder reservoir from over-filling.
I’m all for honest shops makin money but, damn. $3200 in labor for surface level repairs is a bit steep, I mean they’d be laughin all the way to the bank for half that.
People complain about paying “professionals” you are paying for the experience and the know how. What is your profession? Are you not worth to get paid? Don’t forget to add your hourly rate your time is lost opportunity and or priceless.
Hi there. I would love to have any info about the apple carplay mod what you have done on the car. I am looking for a good solution for this. If you can send me any inf that would be highly appreciated. Thanks
You can just… write down that you did it. Service history or no, the best way to judge if a car had sufficient oil changes is to cut open the most recent oil filter. It’ll have magic sparkles or it won’t. If you’re that worried about resale value, when you’re ready to sell just film the odometer, then lifting the car, draining the oil, and cutting open the filter in one take without cuts 🤷♂️ It’ll be obvious that used oil is coming out of the car, and thus the filter’s contents will tell any buyer what state the car is in. Could also send your oil off for testing each time you change it if creating some third party record is that vital.
I love seeing inexperienced people fix their own cars. It’s an art that is being lost by the younger generation. It’s fun and it gives people the ability to own cool cars and afford it
Here’s what you did wrong:
1-You overfilled the oil, never do that, you can cause damage to the engine.
The best level to keep the car at, is one square below the top arrow.
2-When pushing the pads into the calipers, always loosen the fluid reservoir cap in order not to create excessive pressure.
And lastly, NEVER EVER go under a car without putting something solid higher than your skull .. like the wheels for example, never rely on floor jacks to protect you from being crushed to death. (This is the California in me talking)
So instead of offering some helpful advice you immediately point out what he did wrong, bet you’re fun at parties 😒
@@imEsaii do you want me to hold your hand as you go through the emotional trauma from reading a post online advising people how NOT to destroy their engines
@@imEsaii he literally told him what he did wrong and what he should do next time.
you forgot another point, you need to have the car level when you drain the oil. he would have left an extra half litre in if he didn't level it when draining. this is why 7.45 liters overfilled it. properly drained, 7.754 litres will get you one bar below the max safe zone, which is where you want to be
@@imEsaii what's the point? only coz the sentence "well done guys. let me also add..." is missing, he is wrong? As long as one talk about facts/truth, there is nothing wrong. sorry
Dosdude1 porsche collab??
The ingition went out on my 2003 911 last year. Quote to replace it including maintenance fees was 800 bucks. I ordered the part off of Pelican Parts, cost me 40 bucks, got under the dash and did it myself in 1 hour. Was it difficult? Yes. Was it frustrating at times? Yes. But hey, now I know how to do it. Thing is most Porsche owners has tons of cash to just throw away so they don't think twice about it and pay a shop. Certain things of course are harder than others, but there is a lot you can do yourself and save a lot of money. I only make 70 grand a year, so every penny counts.
You mean, the ignition switch?
For the novice car enthusiasts that may be watching and learning, I'm reasonably certain they were in fact using jack stands, just leaving the floor jack in place as a back-up. Attempting a brake job - or any work on a car - just using a floor jack is no bueno, of course.
That's correct yep, we had it on jack stands but left the floor jack in place for backup
Would definitely like to see the total cost breakdown for the 1 year ownership!
Noted!
And recommendations for the car configuration, what you miss or what to avoid like pros/cons about your experience so far. Thx
I owned a Porsche Boxster 986 for one year (wasn't good in the snow at all) I only did an oil change, coolant flush, and radiator replacement was not even 1k in one year of ownership.
A lot of expensive jobs in a short period of time for a car. Very overrated toy.
The shop rate for simple jobs is ridiculous.
@@davem5333 I didn’t had to do a coolant flush nor a radiator replaced I hit a rock in the snow and it cracked my radiator but I replaced it myself(and might aswell do a coolant flush). I work on my own cars and got my own tools so I can get by. Definitely cheaper than my S4 that replaced my Boxster. My S4 B8 just keeps breaking down it’s literally a money pit and I barely have three month ownership of the S4 B8 and so far Im already set up thousands of dollars worth of parts. Had to get it towed to my house because it left me stranded. Just never again, just don’t buy an Audi.
What a great friend to help you out!
Didn't know Colin was a car guy too. Would love to see his OG Mustang on the channel!
Bought my 80k mile 2009 Cayman S PDK (nearly identical spec but silver) about 18 months ago. I've done 3 oil changes, cabin and air filters, complete stereo upgrade, rebuilt and refinished the calipers, battery, Ohlins coilovers with top mounts and drop links, painted the center console, and made a custom trailer hitch. Oh! And I swapped to the paddle shift Sport Design steering wheel--soooo much better, and an easy job. In the next few weeks I've got 4 new rotors and I'm servicing the differential and the PDK.
Did you have the centre console with “soft touch”? That get scratched real easy? If so, how did you get it off, I heard it’s very annoying to sand it, cause the sandpaper runs full all the time of that sticky stuff.
In the EU (where Porsche owns service centers), air filter change is like 50 Euro change. Shame it is that expensive in the US.
Man it's a shame your car channel doesn't get the same kind of recognition as your tech channel, i really dig your videos and i think that a lot of your viewers from the tech space would enjoy them too, but they probably arent aware about these videos
He has a tech channel?
@@Dragon228833 Yeah, @lukemiani
@@Dragon228833 yes, covering apple and Mac contents
I got a 968. My initial yearly cost of maintenance consists of a timing belt with water pump and front seals, oil pan leak, all shocks and a transmission rebuild. All of these cost almost $10,000 with parts and labor from an independent Porsche shop and a specialty transmission shop combined.
After addressing the major issues, I spend about $300-$600 a year on maintenance which consists of oil change, coolant fluid every other year, wheel alignment and transmission fluid change every 3-4 years. Sometimes my annual maintenance is $1000 due to old
parts being replaced or tires. Every five years, about $2300 is added to the regular yearly cost of maintenance for the timing belt, water pump, front seals and the camshaft chain check or replacement.
I do most of the basic maintenance by myself and it isn't that bad for a Porsche.
Your friend made the AOS look easy, not sure if I could do that myself. I do enjoy doing all the other items you show here, the 987.2 S is a rewarding car to work on and the savings are huge.
Engine oil takes a lot longer to warm up than coolant. Just because the coolant is warm does not mean that the engine is warmed up yet!
I’m always surprised when people think the opposite or true.
That's a fact. I know the oil is at proper temp when the car allows me to check oil level
Excellent video, guys…!
The front brake sensor wires are actually two different sizes. The difference is only about 1/4” but you need to make sure you get the correct one on the correct side. Without going through my notes, I couldn’t tell you which one is which, but just noting it for those who are going to do this in the future.
Definitely drain some oil out of the engine. My Porsche dealer recommends filling up to 3/4 on the bar to allow for the oil to expand when it gets super hot. The difference is only a couple of ounces but it definitely matters.
I didn’t see the jackstands either… But glad you had them in place.
Next time around, consider using ceramic pads as they create very little dust, and still have a lot of stopping power. Constantly cleaning Porsche wheels is not the definition of a good time.
Keep up the great work!
yeah that happened to me on Sunday confused me a little lol, the right front wheel cable is a little longer
I love that Car Channel. Good Clean Job and a good choice of Parts. Zimmermann Brakes always a good choice.
Wow, I'm impressed. Gives hope to potential Porche owners.
Back in the old days I had a Porsche 944, and I did work similar to this. Brakes, filters, plugs, the standard stuff. Always got the questions from others, "how can you afford the repairs and maintenance?" I said, "I do all the easy (expensive) stuff myself, and anything else more complicated, or requiring a lift, goes to the shop." It ended up being affordable to own. I do the same with my current GTI, except (knock on wood) it has not needed a single repair.
Luke, love this channel (as well as your main channel!) and great to see Colin (sp) wrenching with you too.
Congrats on your DIY! Beautiful car! Having a little lip on the rotor isn't a big deal. It is important to monitor the actual thickness of the rotor. TIp on oil: Keep the level close to the minimum, and just add some when needed. This will help keep the oil vapors going into the intake to a minimum.
You should do one about your friend's car! Legend!
Liquid Moly has a built in funnel, if you pull the funnel tube out, the oil would pour out of the jug much faster.
Jack from the back of the car. It’s rear mid engine. Just putting unnecessary torque on the chassis if you aren’t lifting from nearest to the center if gravity on any car.
Nicely done. The oil is overfilled. Measurement should not be any higher than the top "x".
it's overfileld because he also didn't drain all the old oil out on account of the car not being level when he drained it
Good video. I jars did the brakes on a friends Cayman yesterday. Super easy. One thing though, I look forward to the day when we all realize and accept that not paying people to do work for you is cheaper.
I just serviced my 981 but you had to remove engine cover so a bit more work. The reason for the sensor tied is those old pads are cheap and don’t have the recess. I’ve seen some channels cutting the sensor off and twisting wires together is not a good idea. I use ferodo pads so I just cable tie the sensor so don’t get brake warning lights and they are cheap from FCP Euro. Also I was able to open brake fluid cap and then just simply compress the pistons against rotor rather than using clamps it’s much quicker. Great interesting video on ell done
being a tech nerd and a car guy, this is awesome! yet another reason to be a big fan!!! Keep up the good work! If you are ever in GA and want to drive my Alfa or 1000+ hp stang, feel free lol
great video, and price breakdown. Makes me want to get a cayman all over again!
I hope that you flushed the brake fluid too. It should be done every 2 years regardless of mileage. Brake fluid absorbs moisture, hence the 2 year recommended service interval.
Well done, guys! I spent only 115€ (125$) for my "instant" oil and filter change at McOil here in Germany for my base Cayman 987. Wouldn't save anything doing the oil service on my own in this case.
If you actively have to change an AOS annually, just install an Oil catch can. Way more effective down side you have to pour out the bad oil from the catch can and top up your oil, and those aren't even down sides 🤷🏾
Props to your friend Colin. 🎉
Usually good to underfill the oil a wee bit. Top off as needed. Great job on the video. Subscribed. And in agreement with MowSow… I saw a guy get crushed under a vehicle. A simple support… forty years later it still….
I also did the same service to my Cayman 987 and saved Pounds £££
Doing maintenance to your Porsche gives you a connection
The cool thing is, with the money I saved by doing my own maintenance, I could justify buying a Quick Jack lift for engine and transmission oil changes, wheel cleaning and rotation, and future spark plug replacement. Definitely worth the hours, and it’s kind of fun.🍺
Just me or did the oil level sensor read over-full? Often you don't add in the full capacity as a pan and filter drain doesn't drain 100% of the oil every time.
I thought so too.
Hopefully it was overfilled by only 4oz.
Great content, this is a very good information for all of us.
Really well done, information without superlative nonsense is wonderful.
a couple of things: pull the spout out of the oil container, it will pour faster. drive the car it will warm up faster. thirdly. handle your mouse issue or you will need wiring repairs.
Oh great... you just removed part of the engine power source in the cabin air filter!
Great video! I've done the same on my Panamera.
Love the Cayman!
Ignition coils & spark plugs is pretty simple too....of course you need the right tools and the space plus a modicum of get up and go ☺️
I would level the car with 4 jack stands before dropping the oil.
Great vid. I got a ‘21 Macan gts last year and plan to avoid the dealer for all non warranty stuff
Great information, bleeding the brake fluid would be perfect to do now, especially if you don't know when it was last done.
People are terrified to work on their cars. I have a 2020 Mustang GT with a supercharger making 770HP to the wheels (can see it on my channel, I make videos for my family and friends far away) and do the work myself. My engineer friend has a 2020 Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye Widebody (also on my channel) and he's afraid to touch the air filter. I've been doing brakes since 1991. They only go on one way, it's impossible to mess installing them.
What a beautiful Cayman, great job.
Def do an ownership cost video. It’d be very valuable to hear your experience.
god bless the internet, imagine trying this type of car repair without youtube ❤
Funnily enough the brakes on this vehicle are easier to service than any of my “normal” vehicles! Very intuitive and accessible.
Wow, I have to say I’m glad I found this video but i definitely have been kicking around the idea about getting a Cayman 718 sometime down the road hopefully soon, but I always wondered what it would be like doing maintenance on these cars, it’s probably not that much more than my Corrado This is basically just like working on a mid engine Corrado🤣
I think I could pull this off for sure thanks for sharing and the inspiration🥳🎉
I just changed the oil on my Boxster 09 for the first time and got the itch to more after I watch this video
:D
Nice!!! I am also going through a few items myself (need to do the brakes all around, tranny fluid, etc.). However, you made that AoS job so easy 🙂 Heard 987.2 is a bit easier than 987.1 (which is easier than 986) especially that bottom hose / clamp....which is almost impossible to remove without a special tool.
FCPEuro mention is goated. I just got a 911 (991) and have been getting stuff through there for the sake of their lifetime replacement
So how will DIY maintenance including overfilling engine oil affect the resale value of your Porsche?
A friend of mine had an old Porsche 911 from a time when cars were "easier to fix than nowadays" - and even there, the engine was crammed in so tightly that it had to be disconnected and hauled out for better accessibility at a tremendous cost for every major service.
It's that compact build that gives a Porsche a slight edge on a track but makes maintenance difficult and expensive.
I’ve done all the maintenance at home on my 987S. Porsches are actually pretty easy to work on and well engineered. I can’t imagine owning 2 aging German cars (we have an Audi Q5 as well) and paying dealership service rates. The local dealer charges over $200 an hour!
Find a decent specialist
@@PointNemo9 Even better, learn to fix cars yourself. It's hugely satisfying and pays off exponentially.
@@thrumyeyesphoto Until you make a mistake... No wonder German cars have a reputation for unreliability in the US, they are a lot more complicated than a 1970's picked truck.
@@PointNemo9 They aren't that complicated, especially given there are thorough, high-quality DIY videos for just about every job possible. I did a clutch on my 987S with no prior Porsche experience and saved several thousand dollars.
@@thrumyeyesphoto Would you buy a car from someone who did their own maintenance? How would you know whether they did a good job or not? Or used correct OEM parts?
A clutch on a Porsche costs about £1200 total in the UK (at a Porsche specialist), I don't know what your mechanics are up to if they are charging thousands.
Didn’t know you were also a car guy! Excellent video as always!
So step one: have friend with his own tools and a shop to work in.
What's the dollar figure for those? I'm just trying to budget correctly.
Well… with the money you make in your other channel you can certainly afford a Quickjack and a proper scan tool such a Piwis 3.
I think your oil level is a little overfilled. Generally, you want to be at the top of the segment below.
Started working on my car for the same reasons, you can do it most of Times for half the Money, and if you have a sports Car the racio is even crazier
yes i would like to see the total cost breakdown for the 1 year ownership!
The oil is supposed to read between the two arrow markers next to the guage, you over-filled it which can damage the engine.
Nice work 👍👍👍. It cost less to buy parts and the tools when you do it yourself. Keep
It up
That dealers rip off car owners has long been a fact; without going into details a Nissan dealer located just North of Dallas once quoted me $1000 to replace a $5 part, literally a 20,000% mark up, with a socket set and pliers I was able to perform the fix in 30 minutes, so even with labor it would have been a 1000% markup, assuming they'd go ahead and claim an hour. Learning DIY car maintenance may in fact be one of the best investments in acquiring knowledge a person can make. I was in Dallas attending a training program for a job, so didn't have tools with me or I'd never have gone to a dealer in the first place. If you really do need skilled repairs done, research and find a well recommended private mechanic shop they don't have a steady stream of clueless car owners that will agree to any price they quote.
is there is anythung that the DosDude can't do ?
Probably not lol
I really like your video style. subscribed!
Great video. Really love the colour and the wheels! Were they standard or mods?
Really enjoyed your video - and I subscribed - keep 'em comin'
Thanks, will do!
Brembo fixed caliper brakes are really easy to service actually.
What colour is that car? It looks great ?
I bet @dosdude1 can upgrade that Porschah to an i7 and put in eGPU!
I suppose the reason the mechanic quote was so much is because if you can afford an expensive fancy car then said expensive fancy car come with fancy expensive car maintenance.
Now you are swaying me to look back at a 987.2, maintenance looks easier than 981. Nice job!
From Apple stuff to Porsche, I love it yessss!!
Just found this channel & I was like wait is that Luke…like Apple Luke lol. Love that u own a Porsche
I wouldn’t fill the oil over the max; specially with the electronic oil sensor; you would never know how bad it is
Should’ve changed the brake fluid while you were at it. Beautiful Cayman tho!
Nice work. I am interested in knowing what and how much your 1 yr maint costs were
You can do this in a parking lot with the tools and ramp if you have the space. DIY. You have to have the tools and buy your parts. You pay for service.. Save on service! Parts are cheap..
Nice job doing this yourself! Here's a couple tips:
1. Engine oil should be filled should be at the middle middle point on your gauge. This allows for expansion as the oil heats up. If you have too much oil, it can lead to oil cavitation, put increase pressure on seals, and create excessive blow-by in your PCV system.
2. Always loosen the bleeder screw before retracting the caliper pistons. This will put less stress on the valves in your ABS pump, prevent dirty fluid from contaminating your reservoir, and prevent your master cylinder reservoir from over-filling.
When doing the brake run-in, it’s best not to come to a complete stop
I’m all for honest shops makin money but, damn. $3200 in labor for surface level repairs is a bit steep, I mean they’d be laughin all the way to the bank for half that.
Did you change your mechanic after that quote?
A fun diy/money saving success. Hope you hooked up your hard working friend.
Good job you guys! Thanks
People complain about paying “professionals” you are paying for the experience and the know how.
What is your profession? Are you not worth to get paid?
Don’t forget to add your hourly rate your time is lost opportunity and or priceless.
Most people are happy to pay a professional to do a job, but sometimes they are taking the piss with the crazy prices.
Hi there. I would love to have any info about the apple carplay mod what you have done on the car. I am looking for a good solution for this. If you can send me any inf that would be highly appreciated. Thanks
No service stamp in book ? Should've had oil done at garage for service history upkeep
You can just… write down that you did it.
Service history or no, the best way to judge if a car had sufficient oil changes is to cut open the most recent oil filter. It’ll have magic sparkles or it won’t. If you’re that worried about resale value, when you’re ready to sell just film the odometer, then lifting the car, draining the oil, and cutting open the filter in one take without cuts 🤷♂️
It’ll be obvious that used oil is coming out of the car, and thus the filter’s contents will tell any buyer what state the car is in.
Could also send your oil off for testing each time you change it if creating some third party record is that vital.
Good thing… you save money, you learn a bunch, and have the reward of getting to know your car.
Luke, please never stop making videos for this channel.
That is great that you are handy but most people do not know how to do that.
Do you have to do anything with DSG? Change fluid? Thanks.
What carplay unit did you end up using? ISudar? JoyeAuto? Mr12volt?
Joyeauto! I have a video on installation from last year on my main channel
How did you mod carplay into a .2??
I love seeing inexperienced people fix their own cars. It’s an art that is being lost by the younger generation. It’s fun and it gives people the ability to own cool cars and afford it
Oil is overfilled, you need a tad less oil.
You have a Porsche and no garage?
I would have to move 😅👌
Great info though!
The homie is cool too!
Oil doesn't heat up as fast as water 😅
Thanks for calling it a Trunk and not a frunk as most idiots do
It's a boot not a trunk
Porsche says it does!
no way! its cardude1
I hope you took care of your bro.