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Okay, I found this information on the Mobil web site using their 'Help me decide' tool for selecting the appropriate oil for the car (I guess Kim was right):

What's the right oil for my car?

The company that manufactures your vehicle recommends this Mobil 1® product, or has a special requirement.

Current Vehicle:

Year: 2000

Make: Porsche

Model: 911

Engine Type: 6cyl. 3.4Liter

Mobil 1 0W-40

A fully synthetic motor oil, Mobil 1 0W-40 with SuperSyn Technology exceeds industry standards and the major leading builder requirements, enabling the product to keep performing well after conventional oils cannot. Mobil 1 is recommended by leading car manufacturers as initial fill.

Special Filter Not Required

This website contains the most current information available at the time of website launching, and is updated periodically. Always consult your vehicle manufacturer's manual for information specific to your automobile.

I guess the next question should be if there is any advantage or disadvantage using the 15W50 if Porsche is specifically stating that we use 0W40. I'll check around and get back to you.

I just added Mobil 15W50 to my car. I live in New York. I have no idea what I am doing and am going to rummage the net for some better clarification.

As an aside, if you dont' need the map itself, but still have excellent directions, look in to the Becker Traffic Pro. That is virtually a plug in and the only difficulty is the antenna as previously discussed. You get road names, excellent verbal directions. Very easy to use. and probably a lot cheaper :)

Does the Becker Traffic Pro work in the United States? Also, would it be compatible in a 2000 996 cab?

Contribute to my education. What is the perceived advantage of the larger tires?

Thanks,

Kim

2000 Cab

Better traction, but it comes at the expense of tracking grooves on grooved pavement and often inferior wet weather performance marked most notably by hydroplaning. Of course, many tire manufacturers have designs spectacular treads that drive water from under the tire and improve wet weather performance. Of course, this reduces rubber contact with the road, which reduces dry weather traction. Of course, wider tires would add back more rubber in contact with the road. It's a vicious circle.

Unless you are tracking it, 265 should be plenty enough for daily driving. The real question is the compromise you want to make between wet and dry handling.

I have not heard anything like this before. Do these cold air intakes actually result in increased wear?

First off, this issue has been discussed almost everywhere here. Clearly, there is the camp that feels changing intake/filters makes a difference and then there are those that feel it doesn't largely because of the following:

"Why wouldn't Porsche have increased inflow in the first place if that was all that was required for easy HP gains?"

That's a good question. I don't have an answer. But, I have undertaken some simple performance mods on my motorcycles and dynoed it all things equal except for the change. It's unbelievable what a freer flowing exhaust and intake did for my bike. And it was ABSOLUTELY noticeable on the road...scary noticeable from stock. Now, perhaps the bike benefitted from shedding 20 lbs from the stock exhaust to aftermarket, and perhaps it's more noticeable because bikes are SO much lighter. But, whatever the case may be, it just makes sense.

And the reason it makes sense is because Porsche has something called California emissions that it has to deal with. The minute you start sacrificing performance for the environment, you start to give up a little edge. Accordingly, intake/exhaust mods from after-market companies that are not beholden to these emissions standards should add some measure of power. The REAL question is, "How noticeable?" I guess that's a matter of perspective and perception.

As for me, I haven't modded my 911 yet, but I am getting very close to swapping out the exhaust and the intake (or at least the filter). We shall see...

When you switch to the clear marker bulb covers, do you also need to switch from a clear to an amber bulb?