Porsche Cayman service: key facts
- Oil service every 12,000 miles or 1 year
- Basic service costs £150–£450 depending on garage
- Gearbox oil: £150–£250 — don't skip this one
- 4 generations from 2005 to 2023
- 7 tracked service items across routine, major, and periodic schedules
Routine service items
These are the items covered in a standard service. Most garages include oil, oil filter and a basic inspection. The rest are typically checked or replaced on a schedule.
| Service item | Interval | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
|
Engine oil and filter
Porsche specifies 12,000 miles/12 months.
987.1, 987.2, 981, 718
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12,000 miles or 1 year |
£150–£250
Dealer: £300–£450
|
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Air filter
Panel filter in airbox.
987.1, 987.2, 981, 718
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40,000 miles or 4 years |
£50–£100
Dealer: £120–£200
|
Major service items
These are the big-ticket items. Miss them and you risk engine or gearbox damage. The costs are higher but the consequences of skipping are much worse.
| Service item | Interval | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
|
Gearbox oil
Porsche claims gearbox oil is 'lifetime' but specialists recommend 60,000 mile changes.
987.1, 987.2, 981, 718
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60,000 miles or 6 years |
£150–£250
Dealer: £300–£450
|
Periodic maintenance
Items that don't need doing at every service but should be on your radar at the right mileage or age.
| Service item | Interval | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
|
Spark plugs
6 plugs on flat-6 engines, 4 on flat-4 turbo.
987.1, 987.2, 981, 718
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40,000 miles or 4 years |
£250–£400
Dealer: £450–£650
|
|
Brake fluid
Two-year interval regardless of mileage.
987.1, 987.2, 981, 718
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2 years |
£80–£150
Dealer: £150–£250
|
|
Coolant flush
6-year/60,000 mile interval.
987.1, 987.2, 981, 718
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60,000 miles or 6 years |
£200–£350
Dealer: £400–£600
|
|
Auxiliary belt and tensioner
Replace belt and tensioner together - tensioner failure can destroy belt suddenly.
987.1, 987.2, 981, 718
|
60,000 miles or 6 years |
£200–£350
Dealer: £350–£500
|
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Porsche Cayman service FAQs
How often should a Porsche Cayman be serviced?
A Porsche Cayman should have an oil service every 12,000 miles or 1 year, whichever comes first. Porsche specifies 12,000 miles/12 months.
How much does a Porsche Cayman service cost?
A basic service at an independent garage typically costs £150–£250. Main dealer servicing is usually £300–£450. Major items like timing belts or gearbox services cost significantly more.
Can I service a Porsche Cayman at an independent garage?
Yes. Under UK consumer law, using an independent garage does not void your manufacturer warranty, provided they use parts meeting the manufacturer's specification and follow the correct schedule. However, independent services won't appear in the franchised dealer digital records.