Which is cheaper to maintain, the Porsche 911T or the Porsche 911T?

Based on 5-year routine maintenance labor at a $150/hr indie shop rate, the Porsche 911T is cheaper to maintain — about $0 less over 60,000 miles. Parts cost is not included.

What's the labor difference between the 2.0L Flat-6 and the 2.2L Flat-6?

Across 21 common maintenance jobs, hours vary by drivetrain and engine layout. See the side-by-side table on this page for each job's labor hours and estimated cost.

Are there any active recalls on the Porsche 911T or Porsche 911T?

The Porsche 911T has 0 open NHTSA recalls. The Porsche 911T has 0 open recalls. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

1968–1972 Porsche 911T vs 1970–1972 Porsche 911T

Specifications

Year

1968–1972

1970–1972

Engine

2.0L Flat-6

2.2L Flat-6

Drivetrain

RWD

Transmission

—

Fuel

gas

Cost of Ownership

★ WINNER

5-Year Maintenance

$9,309

0.16 $/mi

5-Year Maintenance

$9,309

0.16 $/mi

Routine maintenance only. Cost = labor hours × $150/hr × estimated 5-yr frequency. Parts cost not included.

Maintenance Breakdown

Hours per common service. Lower is faster (and cheaper) at the shop.

Oil & filter change

0.5 hrs$1,380 / 5yr

Front brake pads

1.6 hrs$640 / 5yr

Rear brake pads

1.6 hrs$620 / 5yr

Tire rotation

0.5 hrs$600 / 5yr

Differential fluid

1.3 hrs$470 / 5yr

Brake fluid flush

1.0 hrs$330 / 5yr

Wiper blades

0.3 hrs$300 / 5yr

12V battery

0.5 hrs$275 / 5yr

Fuel filter

0.7 hrs$270 / 5yr

Spark plugs

1.0 hrs$230 / 5yr

Water pump

3.3 hrs$215 / 5yr

Intake manifold gasket

3.9 hrs$203 / 5yr

Coolant flush

1.0 hrs$200 / 5yr

Oil pan gasket

4.6 hrs$185 / 5yr

Engine air filter

0.4 hrs$180 / 5yr

Serpentine belt

0.8 hrs$155 / 5yr

Alternator

2.0 hrs$150 / 5yr

Valve cover gasket

2.0 hrs$144 / 5yr

Starter motor

2.0 hrs$100 / 5yr

PCV valve

0.5 hrs$95 / 5yr

Thermostat

1.0 hrs$67 / 5yr

Active Recalls

Open NHTSA Recalls

CLEAR

Open NHTSA Recalls

CLEAR

✓ Both vehicles are completely clear of open safety recalls.

Fluid Capacities

Porsche 911T

ac_refrigerant · R-12

brake1.00 qt · FMVSS 116 DOT 4

coolant · none — air-cooled engine

engine_oil11.50 qt · API SE or SF

power_steering · none — manual steering

transmission_manual3.20 qt · API GL-4

washer2.50 qt · windshield washer fluid

Porsche 911T

ac_refrigerant · R-12

brake1.00 qt · FMVSS 116 DOT 4

coolant · none — air-cooled engine

engine_oil11.50 qt · API SE or SF

power_steering · none — manual steering

transmission_manual3.20 qt · API GL-4

washer2.50 qt · windshield washer fluid

The Verdict

TOO CLOSE TO CALL

Across cost of ownership and recall count, neither vehicle pulls decisively ahead. Pick on personal preference — drivetrain, transmission feel, brand loyalty, or the engine that puts a smile on your face.

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