From the 901 to the 991 and the 996, failing hood struts are a right of passage for Porsche's 911. Just about every model uses them, so finding that your struts are failing isn't anything unique....
The 996-generation Porsche 911 uses two mounts at either rear corner of the engine. They bolt through the body and the engine mounting plate. The engine's weight causes the mounts to sag with age, leaving all of that weight to shift around during driving. All of that mass hanging out behind the...
If you have a severe allergy to pollen, the best thing you can do for yourself is to change the cabin air filter. The cabin air filter for the Porsche 996 911 Carrera sits next to the battery, below the windshield cowl. The filter is exposed to the elements and is around moisture when it rains....
The air filter in your Porsche 996 911 is the only line of defense the engine has against sucking in harmful debris. The air filter gets covered in debris over time as it pulls air from outside, reducing the engine's airflow and its capability to keep harmful particles out. Even the smallest...
Many of the modern fuel injection systems use mass airflow sensors to read the air entering the engine. Such is the case for the 996-generation of Porsche's 911 Carrera. MAF sensors are generally reliable, but a drop in engine performance, however slight, can be attributed to the sensor. The...
The air-cooled Porsche 911 had power windows starting back in 1974. Many of these cars can have window switch issues due to wiring problems with aftermarket alarms, audio modifications, or simply due to old age. Fortunately they are fairly straightforward to replace. Read on to find out...
The first-generation Porsche Cayenne is an affordable and fairly reliable SUV easily found on the second-hand market, and that can be maintained at home. Brake jobs and oil changes are achievable in the driveway with no need for special tools. However, depending on the model, there is an often...
The 1974-1989 air-cooled Porsche 911 has big chunky rubber impact bumpers hanging off the rearmost part of the car. For weight reduction and aesthetic reasons, many of these impact bumpers were eventually deleted, along with the integrated license plate lights. As these cars have come full circle...
On top of all that is already happening inside an engine, there needs to be a constant vacuum source. For naturally aspirated cars, vacuum isn't hard to come by as they produce their own at all times. Turbocharged engines, on the other hand, can use all of the help they can get. The boost...
Chances are your air-cooled Porsche 911 has less-than-optimal windshield washer and wiper functionality simply due to old age. Service both of these and improve your forward visibility in less than an hour. Improve the view out of your windshield by replacing your windshield washer nozzles and...
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