Porsche Repair in Ann Arbor, MI.

This vehicle was brought to Stadium Auto Service Porsche specialists with an engine oil leak. Our technician who specializes in repair and service of Porsche vehicles suspected the engine's Intermediate Shaft (IMS) Bearing was starting to fail. This is a common problem for this year and model of Porsche. Article describes the pre-qualification inspection required to use a heavy-duty LN Engineering dual-row IMS replacement bearing that we recommend, and replacement of the rear crankshaft seal.

Scheduled maintenance and engine air filter replacement. Porsche maintenance schedule states to replace the engine air filter every 40k miles or four years. Air filter has a large impact on engine performance. Changing the air filter on a 911 Porsche is not a simple procedure! The engine air filter housing is located under the rear bumper and the the spoiler and bumper must be removed for access to the filter.

The Stadium Auto Service team is often asked about oil change intervals for German vehicles. Many owners assume that changing the oil on their BMW or Mercedes-Benz every 10,000 to 15,000 miles or once a year is adequate. However, the frequency of oil change intervals for German vehicles depends on what type of driving you do. And oil change frequency directly affects the life of a vehicle's engine.