997.1 60k Service

[Milo72]

My car has just passed 60k and is due for its annual service.

I am wondering as it's now 15 years old I should perhaps be doing additional things, such as transmission oil change..... or anything else

I just got a quote from my local Indy who are planning on putting on putting Mobile 0 40w in and I'm wondering if that's the right oil for the engine and age now.... (It currently doesn't burn any oil)

Last question - what are peoples thoughts on supplying own oils and filters. I'm not a tight arse, but charging £35 more for 10 litres of oil than internet prices and £60 for a pollen filter is a little extreme.... That's all on top of the £80 an hour plus VAT.

Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated.

 

[Alex]

I do my gearbox oil every 3 years. I also used to supply my own parts as I then have all the documented evidence of what was put in. Got a new mechanic this time though who charges more if you supply your own parts. (£40/hr instead of his normal rate of £35/hr + VAT) so I let him buy the parts this time but stipulated all manufacturers were listed on the invoice. I'd stick with mobil 1 as yet for another 40k minimum.

 

[Schwaben]

There are many threads on oil but my 997.1 changed over to 5W40 at around 60K and still does not burn any (currently 95K). If memory serves me correctly, a key decider in moving to 5W40 is that it offers better protection to a more mature engine.

 

[paul_mck]

the millers nanotech is the go to is it not once the miles go up a bit? (or even before that).

iirc theory is it clings to the cylinder walls longer and reduces the chances of bore scoring

 

[resigner]

My indy said go to mobil 1 5w40 when it got to over 60k miles, and been on it since. On 92k now. It does use a bit, but well within normal, and it does get used properly when I drive it as I work from home and live in the countryside, with some nice roads around me Indy said Millers is good, Mobil is just as good and fine...

 

[Milo72]

Thanks for your replies.

Guess I'm a little disappointed with my current Indy as they offer little advice and churn out the 'boiler plate' quote without really listening to what I'm asking... it then grinds a bit when the prices they quote are well above what we can all buy it online.

Many Thanks.

 

[Alex]

Didn't know there was a mobil 1 5w40. :dont know:

 

[jl-c]

" Indy said Millers is good, Mobil is just as good and fine..."
to be honest I would argue that, but , it is your car. Personally I stick to Millers as do quite a few on here. Buy from Opie Oils, best price.

 

[paul_mck]

halfords is quite good for the millers if you have a trade card

need to order it in though iirc