Comments on: Spring Start up Procedures for a Porsche

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By: John Cooley

John Cooley — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 17:33:27 +0000

I would add a cross-check on the tire pressures. Winter temperatures, simple out-gassing and leaky stem values all contribute to lower than normal tire pressures at start-up after a long winter’s nap. .

By: John Killion

John Killion — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 17:20:46 +0000

One other thing I always do is open up the air box on both the 928 and the 944. It seems no matter where they winter over, even in a clean garage, I have found acorn shells and even nests sitting on top of the air filter. One time I found a nest made from the fiberglass insulation stolen from my garage wall.

By: Fred Kiekhaefer

Fred Kiekhaefer — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 17:18:09 +0000

Removing the fuel pump fuse is overkill. Just don’t rev the engine — start and idle for a few minutes to fully circulate oils. The stress on the engine parts is low at idle and oil will begin to circulate in a matter of seconds. Then drive at low revs (below 2,500, but not lugging below 1,500) until fluids come up to operating temperature or about 10 minutes.

By: John Orth

John Orth — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 17:16:39 +0000

Thanks for the helpful reminders. Here are a few additional tips that I have added to my start up check list for a 944, but apply equally to all Porsche models.

Start up check list additions:

1. I like to plug up my exhaust pipe because of the possibility of mice nesting in it over the winter so I have a “Remove Exhaust pipe plug” on my list.

2. I also have placed a cardboard pad under all of my wipers that has to be removed. It has extended the life of my wipers. So the “Remove wiper pads” is also on my list.

John Orth
Grafton, WI

By: James Heimer

James Heimer — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:51:24 +0000

Here is my start-up procedure for my 01 996 cab in Houston – (1) check calendar to see if it is March; (2) remove hard top and store until November; (3) test the soft top.

While this sounds simple, be sure you lubed the soft top operating mechanism, before you stored it in the “down” position for an extended period of time. If the operating arm joints dry out, you can have moderately expensive repairs the first time you put it up.

Ask me how I know.

By: Gianpaolo Pietri

Gianpaolo Pietri — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:31:47 +0000

Good recap of Spring first steps to finally bringing the car out for a spin. I don’t have that problem anymore as I am currently in South Florida, but have been considering a move up North and might need to refer back to this in the future.

By: Joe993

Joe993 — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:17:56 +0000

I would also open the trunk and the garage door while conducting steps 1 through 4 to let any possible Hydrogen gas dissipate.

Actually in all honesty, last time I stored my 993 for the winter I was so excited to get her back I skipped steps 2, 3 and 4.

By: Jim Borowske

Jim Borowske — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:50:31 +0000

Does anyone know where I can purchase an OEM WHITE CASE Porsche battery for my 1983 944?

By: Joe

Joe — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:39:41 +0000

nice overview , some great tips here. brookstone makes a great tire pressure gauge. I use this one all the time.