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Old 10-20-2018, 09:04 PM
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Anyone have a favorite Porsche dealer for maintenance - Tysons is closest, Silver Spring, Annapolis? My 2014 Cayman S has developed a fairly serious oil leak somewhere forward of the oil pan. It's under warranty, but I want to make sure whoever sorts it out does it right. I suspect a bad seal at the crankshaft. Car is still running strong, so thinking positive thoughts.
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Old 10-21-2018, 07:46 AM
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Maybe check with Autobahn? I think I read that they do some warranty work but not sure about major engine repairs, such as might require a Porsche corporate approval.
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Old 10-21-2018, 09:50 AM
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I’ve had good results with Tyson’s for my warranty work.
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Porsche of Silver Spring, ask for Linda in service. They have done warranty work for me on a few cars with good results.
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I have used Tyson’s for over four years for service with good results.
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Porsche of Silver Spring, ask for Linda in service. They have done warranty work for me on a few cars with good results.
+1. Linda gets things done.
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Old 10-21-2018, 09:55 PM
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Talk to Ron & Jeff at Arlington. Jeff rebuilt my Cayenne motor (see my sig) and its has never yet used an extra drop of oil. They know what they're doing.
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Old 10-22-2018, 06:52 PM
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Another nod for Silver Spring. All my warranty work was done well and right there.
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I have used Porsche Tysons for years and they have always been good, and fair.
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