LA Porsche and BMW Repair

So, here’s how it goes: Technicians say to change your engine oil annually regardless of mileage. Clients worry if it’s unnecessary after reading articles or blog posts. Normally, there’s no proof of what happens if you don’t do it annually, WE HAVE PROOF! We look at your oil analysis numbers from SPEEDiagnostix. Worried it’s a waste of money to change your oil annually? One client of ours decided against it. It’s a prime example, and it cost this client over $150k in repairs! All because they let their rare Porsche supercar sit for long periods of time without changing the engine oil often enough. Not to mention how they drove it once it was started. It’s likely that this was coupled with unfavorable driving characteristics, poor choice of engine oil, and confirmed poor choice of gasoline. When an engine gets driven short distances and for short periods of time, it builds water in the engine oil, that water raises the T ... read more

Is your key fob giving you trouble? Does your dash read “Key Battery Flat”? It could be possible that your key fob battery needs to be changed. Changing your key fob battery is simple and can be done in a matter of minutes! Follow these steps to change your key fob battery (2010 or newer Panamera, 2011 or newer Macan/Cayenne/Cayman, 2013 or newer Boxster/911): First, remove the emergency key by turning key to backside, and pushing the release button on the bottom of the key and pulling, separating the key from the plastic casing. The black, circular plastic piece should lift free of the rest of the fob. Do not use a screwdriver, or else risk damage to casing. Remove the old battery and insert a new one, making sure the new battery is facing the correct way. Put the cover back on by putting it in its original place and pressing it together with slight force, then reassemble emergency key back into fob. Repeat steps 1-4 for all key fobs associated with vehicle. Dash mess ... read more

Windshield wipers are perhaps one of the most overlooked components on your Porsche. Nonetheless, if you’ve ever been surprised by a rainstorm while driving, then you know that you depend on them to improve your visibility to safely get to your destination. In addition, old, sun-stricken, cracked or otherwise damaged wiper blades do not work adequately and may scratch your glass leaving permanent damage to your windshield. Every month remove any dust or dirt by wiping the blade with a wet towel, and inspect for any worn, rigid, or peeling areas. If you hear screeching when you operate your wipers, then you may very well be scratching your windshield and need to replace them. Check your wiper blades at least prior to the rainy season and replace them when necessary to ensure that you always have a clear view of the road. A good rule of thumb is to replace your wiper blades every 6 months. Replacing your blades is one of the easiest and most affordable ways that you can improve the ... read more

Most Porsche owners and enthusiasts alike can agree that routine maintenance is key to keeping your vehicle on the road and possibly avoiding extensive repairs. But did you know, you should always save your vehicle's service records? Tracking your service history is an efficient and easy way to add value to your Porsche, especially when it's  time to sell or upgrade your beloved sports car. While tracking service history, be sure to:  1. Save all receipts, and make sure they are dated and note mileage in a binder 2. Keep all receipts/records in chronological order 3. Keep any old components or parts 4. Create your own master document, noting all required and recommended maintenance 5. For non-daily-drivers, you could go as far as to note all dates/mileage you refueled your tank

Porsche Engine Rev Limiting Systems Engine Rev Limiter systems started in the early Porsche 911’s as a mechanical sliding ignition rotor whose sole job was to cut power in the event of an engine RPM over-rev. A section of the ignition rotor would slide outwards driven by centrifugal force depending on the engines RPM speed and would eventually make contact with a ground terminal, shutting the engine off until the engine reached a safe RPM range. The simplicity of the past is now gone and replaced with an extremely accurate electronic control system. The rev limiter for the 9X6’s and 9X7’s utilize a fuel/ignition cut off system operated by the DME (Digital Motor Electronics) controller that engages when the engines RPM reaches a model specific maximum limit. In addition to the current rev-limiter controls, today the DME keeps a record of all engine over-revs. The over-rev capture capability should be checked during a PPI (Pre-Purchase Inspection) be ... read more