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Notes from the shop floor.

Platform-specific maintenance guides, common issues, and track-prep notes — filter by platform to find what's relevant to your Porsche.

Porsche 996 Water Pump Failure: Symptoms, Repair, and Cost

How we diagnose a failing 996 water pump, what the full repair includes, and what it costs.

Keeping Your Panamera’s Electronics Running Right

Diagnosing infotainment and electrical faults on the platform with the most onboard systems.

Macan Timing Chain Service Intervals Explained

What the cold-start rattle means, and how we check for it.

Air Suspension Warning Signs on Your Cayenne

The early signs of air suspension wear, before it becomes a bigger repair.

Cayman GT4 Track Prep Essentials

What we check before a GT4 heads to a track day, and why.

Boxster Soft-Top Maintenance Guide

Keeping the convertible top’s seals and hydraulics in shape through Texas summers.

IMS Bearing: What Cayman and Boxster Owners Should Know

Same engine family as the 911 means the same wear point — here’s what to watch for.

Track Day Prep Checklist for Your 911

The pre-track inspection points we check before you head to the paddock.

PDK vs. Manual: What Maintenance Actually Differs

Where PDK and manual 911 service diverge — and where they don’t.

Understanding IMS Bearing Failure on Early 911s

What IMS bearing wear actually is, which model years are affected, and how we check for it.