Owner's guide · 2005–2013
Porsche 911 (997)
owner's guide.
The factory maintenance schedule for the 911 (997), with the source of every item, and the problems our technicians explain on video. Free, no sign-in.
Factory maintenance schedule
From the manufacturer's maintenance sheets (or a copy of them, where the source says so), checked 2026-10-21. For what is due at your miles, use What's due on mine.
911 (997.1) Carrera / S / 4 / 4S / Turbo 2005–2007
| Item | When | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Minor maintenance (incl. engine oil & filter) | At 20k · 60k · 100k · 140k mi | Factory sheet |
| Major maintenance (incl. engine oil & filter) | At 40k · 80k · 120k · 160k mi or every 4 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Spark plugs (non-Turbo) | Every 60,000 mi or every 4 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Spark plugs (911 Turbo 997) | Every 40,000 mi or every 4 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Drive belt check | Every 40,000 mi or every 4 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Drive belt replacement | Every 60,000 mi or every 6 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Fuel filter (911 Turbo only) | Every 60,000 mi or every 6 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| AWD controller oil (911 Turbo 997 only, not Carrera 4/4S) | Every 60,000 mi or every 6 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Manual transmission oil | Every 120,000 mi or every 12 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Tiptronic ATF and ATF filter | Every 120,000 mi or every 12 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Tiptronic final drive oil | Every 120,000 mi or every 12 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Front differential oil (Carrera 4/4S, Turbo) | Every 120,000 mi or every 12 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Convertible top maintenance (911 Carrera Cabriolet) | Every 20,000 mi or every 2 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Brake fluid | Every 2 years | Factory sheet |
| Tire sealant replacement | Every 4 years | Factory sheet |
| TPMS battery check | Ask our service team | Factory sheet |
| Airbag system inspection | Ask our service team | Factory sheet |
911 (997.1) Carrera / S / 4 / 4S / Turbo / GT2 2008
| Item | When | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Minor maintenance 1 (incl. engine oil & filter, pollen filter) | At 12k · 48k · 84k · 120k mi | Factory sheet |
| Major maintenance (incl. engine oil & filter, air filter) | At 36k · 72k · 108k · 144k mi or every 3 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Spark plugs (non-Turbo) | Every 36,000 mi or every 4 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Spark plugs (911 Turbo 997) | Every 24,000 mi or every 4 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Drive belt check | Every 36,000 mi or every 4 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Drive belt replacement | Every 48,000 mi or every 6 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Fuel filter (911 Turbo only) | Every 48,000 mi or every 6 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| AWD controller oil (911 Turbo 997 only) | Every 48,000 mi or every 6 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Manual transmission oil | Every 108,000 mi or every 12 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Tiptronic ATF and ATF filter | Every 108,000 mi or every 12 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Tiptronic final drive oil | Every 108,000 mi or every 12 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Front differential oil (AWD models) | Every 108,000 mi or every 12 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Convertible top maintenance | Every 12,000 mi or every year, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Brake fluid | Every 2 years | Factory sheet |
| Tire sealant replacement | Every 4 years | Factory sheet |
| Airbag system inspection | Ask our service team | Factory sheet |
911 (997.2) Carrera / S / 4 / 4S / GTS 2009–2012
| Item | When | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | Every 10,000 mi or every year, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Intermediate maintenance (pollen filter + inspection) | At 20k · 60k · 100k · 140k mi | Factory sheet |
| Maintenance (major: air filter + full inspection) | Every 40,000 mi or every 4 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Cabin/pollen filter | Every 20,000 mi or every 2 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Air filter | Every 40,000 mi or every 4 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Spark plugs | Every 40,000 mi or every 4 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Drive belt check | Every 40,000 mi or every 4 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Drive belt replacement | Every 60,000 mi or every 6 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| PDK clutch oil | Every 60,000 mi or every 6 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| AWD controller oil (911 Carrera 4 models) | Every 60,000 mi or every 6 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| PDK transmission oil | Every 120,000 mi or every 12 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Manual transmission oil | Every 120,000 mi or every 12 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Front differential oil (911 Carrera 4 models) | Every 120,000 mi or every 12 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Convertible top maintenance | Every 20,000 mi or every 2 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Brake fluid | Every 2 years | Factory sheet |
| Tire sealant replacement | Every 4 years | Factory sheet |
| TPMS battery check | Ask our service team | Factory sheet |
| Airbag system inspection | Ask our service team | Factory sheet |
911 Turbo / Turbo S (997.2) 2010–2013
| Item | When | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | Every 10,000 mi or every year, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Maintenance (major) | Every 40,000 mi or every 4 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Spark plugs | Every 30,000 mi or every 4 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Drive belt check | Every 40,000 mi or every 4 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Drive belt replacement | Every 60,000 mi or every 6 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| AWD controller oil | Every 60,000 mi or every 6 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| PDK clutch oil | Every 60,000 mi or every 6 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Manual transmission oil | Every 120,000 mi or every 12 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| PDK transmission oil | Every 120,000 mi or every 12 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Front differential oil | Every 120,000 mi or every 12 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Convertible top maintenance | Every 20,000 mi or every 2 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Brake fluid | Every 2 years | Factory sheet |
| Tire sealant replacement | Every 4 years | Factory sheet |
Not on the factory sheets we hold
- 2008 model year second minor-service milestones
- Coolant replacement interval (the factory sheets list level and antifreeze checks only)
Ask our service team for these. We will not guess an interval.
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Questions
Where does the 911 (997) schedule come from?
From the manufacturer's published maintenance sheets. Each item links to its source, and the date shows when we last checked them.
What if an item is not listed?
Some items are not on the factory sheets we hold; they are listed on this page. Ask our service team and we will check your car.
Can you service my 911 (997)?
Yes. Book from this page and our service team takes it from there.