The The prestige offered by the 2012 Porsche 911 can’t be ignored thanks to its iconic appeal. While in its sixth and seventh generation models for the series, this sports car is still one that commands attention and appreciation from...
The The first thing to do after a minor traffic accident is to stay calm and ascertain if there are any injuries. You’re expected to offer whatever assistance you can if someone is injured. Even if there aren’t injuries, it’s...
Hello there, When vehicles sit for long periods of time like this a few things can happen. The battery can drain (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-battery), the fuel can lose its octane rating, and oil can pool in the cylinders. If the vehicle is...
You could have your Porche 911's engine cleaned to make sure all the air passages for cooling the engine are cleaned out. Doing a fresh oil change (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/change-oil-and-filter) with the proper weight oil in synthetic may help with the temperature....
Try to turn the key to the On position and then press and hold the remote button until the central locking light blinks rapidly. Then release the button and turn off the ignition. This should reconnect the remote to the...
Hello there, A few different items can cause oil consumption. The most common is oil leaks, valve stem seals, PCV faults, or engine mechanical issues. Porsche 911's are known to have some oil consumption that is considered normal due to...
There are a couple of things that usually will produce a whining noise from the drive belt area. A failing water pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/water-pump-replacement) will produce a whining noise, which will typically be accompanied by overheating or coolant leaking as a...
This depends on where the tip ended up. If is is still in the dipstick tube, the tube may be removed to get the broken part out. If it made its way to the oil pan (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oil-pan-replacement), You may need...
Hello. I would need to know which misfire codes you are getting to know for sure what is going on. Most of the time on this vehicle if it is a single cylinder misfire then it may be as simple...
Hello there, the vehicle's oil temperature is critical for proper operation. An increase in oil temperatures can be due to a variety of different items. The most common would be due to low oil level, failing oil pump, improper oil...
A few different things can cause the vehicle to respond this way. The reason why the key is stuck in the ignition is probably due to the steering wheel being locked. When the steering wheel is locked it does not...
Hello there, A few different things can cause this type of noise. The most common would be interior pieces rubbing against each other, a wind noise, or one of the window seals. I'd suggest having the car looked at by...
The most important thing is do not run the engine low on oil even using a lighter weight oil. Since you did put in the incorrect oil I would recommend not running the vehicle too hard until you get the...
On a vehicle such as a Porsche, it is likely that there is a control module for each of the headlight assemblies. A control module is like a computer that controls a particular system. If all of the lights on the driver side...
