Tips & Tricks
Welcome to the Tips and Tricks page from TC’s garage. Our goal is to post tips and articles you might find interesting to maintain or enjoy your BMW or Porsche. We also invite folks to send us their tips or tricks for car maintenance, beautification or general interest. If you have something of interest you would like to share, contact Bev at bev@tcsgarage.com .
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Checking your oil level on your 911 (65-89) and 914-6
By Tom Gould
A quick guide on checking the oil levels on your 65-89 911 or 914-6
"A common question I get from new owners of older 911’s is how to check the oil level.
They are confused by the oil level gauge on the dash (the oil level gauge is in the same instrument face as the fuel gauge – 914-6 and some early 911’s don’t have this gauge), and by the fact the engine has to be running to check the level on the dipstick."
Cleaning your engine - Part Three
By Bev Gould
This is a third of a series discussing how to clean your engine.
Once you have steam cleaned the engine and tackeled the tough spots, it is time to start cleaning the fan. This is a third of a series discussing how to clean your engine.
"Cleaning your engine takes some time and dedication, so it depends to what level you want to go to. That being said, a clean engine is easier to spot problems and easier to keep clean. As I mentioned before this is my favorite area of the car to clean, a clean engine just looks spectacular.
In this section, I am going to discuss cleaning your fan and fan shroud area. For now, I am going to discuss rear engine Porsches. Boxsters, 914s, 968’s, 928’s and 944’s are different in the fan area......."
These articles were written using my 911, but the principles apply to most vehichles.
In my last installment, we will discuss how to clean engine parts including electrical wires, air intake, linkages and more.
Cleaning your engine - Part Two
By Bev Gould
This is a second of a series discussing how to clean your engine.
Once you have steam cleaned the engine, it is now time to tackel the tough spots.
These are the ones with built up gunk that did not come off in the first wash.
Luckily, you usually have to steam an engine once, them with a little cleaning maintenance your engine looks fresh and clean.
On our other cars, we do not clean it like the 911E, but they still look good with little care.
These articles were written using my 911, but the principles apply to most vehichles.
In my next installment, we will talk about cleaning various components in more detail.
Easy, inexpensive do-it-yourself detail fixes for 65-89 911/912/930
By Tom Gould
There are some easy fixes you can do to your Porsche to make it look fresh and increase the “curb” appeal. Most of these are not going to break your wallet, but will give you a lot of bang for your buck!
Cleaning your engine - Part One
By Bev Gould
This is a first of a series discussing how to clean your engine.
The engine at first looks like a daunting task, but if you take your time and
have patience the benefits will last for years. Keeping an engine clean does
more than to enhance its appearance. A clean engine makes it easier to spot oil
and fluid leaks, will run cooler and is easier to repair/maintain. Although
this article is geared toward the 911’s - the principles apply to most
vehicles.
First timers guide to preparing for a Concours
By Bev Gould
This article was written for the person interested in showing their car for the first time. Basics on car washing and interior cleaning.
More detailed articles will be posted for the various sections, but this is to get you started!
