Category Archives: Car Care

Discovered an Oil Leak Today

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Peter Bell

Today I discovered the dreaded spot of oil on the garage floor. It’s not a big leak. I guess there was less than a tea spoon (5ml) of oil on the floor. It’s on the drivers side midway between wheel … Continue reading →

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Looking after your Fuchs Alloy Wheels

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Peter Bell

The Fuchs alloys are amazing wheels.  Not only do they look fantastic on the classic Porsche 911′s, but their build quality places them ahead of many.  I have written about the Fuchs alloy before which you can read about here: … Continue reading →

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Washing your Porsche

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Peter Bell

For every person you ask, there be as many recommendations on the best way to care for your Porsche.  So without any further a due I’ll offer my opinion on how to get great results when cleaning your Porsche. This … Continue reading →

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Oil Filter Change Time

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Peter Bell

Having spent what seems like the national debt of a small country rebuilding and modifying my 911 engine,  i’m now fanatical about changing the oil and oil filter.  I change the oil twice as much as recommended by Porsche, and … Continue reading →

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Dishwasher Rinse Aid for your Porsche?

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Peter Bell

If your anything like me, and your water supplier supplies water harder than granite, then after you’ve finished wasing your beloved 911 it has water streaks and  water marks which are a pain to get rid of.  It’s seems like … Continue reading →

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How to Clay Bar your Porsche

Posted on July 17, 2010 by Peter Bell

I have finally taken the plunge and Clay’d my 911.  The results are amazing.  Bugs and grime build up over the years and the clay bar leaves the paint clean, fresh and smooth.  A coat of wax over a surface … Continue reading →

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