2009 – 2012 Porsche 911 GT3 & GT3 RS (997.2) Service Schedule (3.8 L & 4.0 L)
This maintenance service schedule checklist is ONLY for the following Porsche models and years: 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 Porsche 911 (997.2) GT3 3.8 and GT3 RS 4.0 (NOT for 2006-to-2009 997.1 GT3 and GT3 RS with 3.6 engine).
Minor Maintenance Checklist (After 12,000, 36,000, 60,000, 84,000 miles, 20,000, 60,000, 100,000, 140,000 kms, etc… or 2, 6, 10, etc.. years):
- Diagnosis system: Read fault memory; reset maintenance interval
- Change engine oil and oil filter (Every 12,000 miles/20,000 km)
- Vehicle underside and engine compartment: Visual inspection for leaks (oils and fluids) and abrasion (lines and hoses);
- Underbody panels: visual inspection for completeness, secure installation and damage
- Coolant hoses: Check condition. Radiators and air intakes: Visual inspection for external debris and blockage
- Coolant: Check level and antifreeze protection level
- Pollen filter: Replace filter element
- Brake hoses and lines: Visual inspection for damage, routing and corrosion
- Drive shafts: Visual inspection of the dust boots for leaks and damage
- Tires: Check condition and tire pressure
- Check firewall body drains for debris
- Check the door, lid locks and safety hook of the front lid for secure seating and function properly
- Vehicle lighting: Check function- All headlights: Check setting
- Horn: Check function
- Windshield wiper/washer system, headlight washer: Check fluid level and nozzle settings (use winter antifreeze protection during winter months)
- Check wiper blades
- Battery: Check condition and electrolyte level
- Electrical equipment, warning and indicator lights: Check function
Additional Major Maintenance Checklist (after 24,000, 48,000, 72,000, 96,000 miles / 40,000, 80,000, 120,000, 160,000 kms) or 4, 8, 12 etc.. years:
- Replace drive belt
- Air filter: Replace filter element
- Fuel lines and connections: Visual inspection for damage and leaks
- Brake system: Visual inspection of the brake pads and brake discs for wear
- Parking brake: Check free play of parking brake lever
- Brake hoses and lines: Visual inspection for damage, routing and corrosion
- Clutch: Check pedal end position
- Steering gear: Visual inspection of the dust boots for damage
- Tie rod ends: Check play and dust boots
- Axle joints: Check play; visual inspection of the dust boots for damage. Check the screw connections of the front and rear running gear adjustment points are secure
- Check and torque all front and rear suspension adjustment points
- Exhaust system: Visual inspection for leaks and damage; check mounting and heat shields. Check operation of exhaust flap control
- Seat belts: Check function and condition
Additional maintenance for spark plugs
- Replace spark plugs every 24,000 miles (40,000 km) or every 4 years
Additional maintenance every 96,000 miles (160,000 km) or 12 years
- Change manual transmission oil
Every 2 years
- Change brake fluid
Every 4 years
- Replace tire sealant
After 4, then every 2 years
- Check battery for the tire pressure monitoring system
After 4, 8, 10, then every 2 years
- Inspect airbag system
- Assembly and running gear mounts: Visual inspection of all rubber/hydraulic mounts for damage
Road Test Check
- Check function of Remote control, seats, foot and parking brake (als- actuation travel), engine, clutch, steering, transmission, cruise control, TC switch, PASM switch, SPORT switch, heating, air conditioning system and instruments.
- After road test visual inspection for leaks of oils or other fluids.
