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Today is Tip Tuesday at Porsche Southpoint and we are teaching Porsche owners how to clean their exhaust tips and keep them looking new for the duration of ownership. Instead of spending a ton of money on professional products, Kim Smith shows us a simple way to keep exhaust tips looking new with a cheaper, and easier to find, solution.

If you can't remember the last time you got your brakes serviced, then it is probably a good time to get them serviced. A good rule of thumb is to have them checked every 12,000 miles or if it's been over a year since the last service. You don't want to find out your breaks are no good when you're flying down a steep hill and a car pulls out in front of you!

Other indications that it's time for a brake service, is if your vehicle pulls to the side when you apply…

The simple answer is yes, but there is a catch. It is common thought that driving around consistently with the engine at a high RPM is unhealthy for your vehicle, and that much is certainly true. It is a fact that high RPMs can negatively affect the components of the engine, simply by exposing them to more strain. It is also a fact that driving like this will result in burning more fuel quicker. Now, what you may not have known is that there are times when high RPMs are actually healthy for your vehicle.

With great performance comes great responsibility. When you drive a high performance Porsche, you've got to keep it well maintained so that it keeps performing in Durham at a high level for miles to come. The health of your vehicle is what makes routine maintenance vitally important.

Dirt and debris can buildup in your engine, and it won't run as efficiently. Having your oil and filter changed routinely cleans it out, reduces friction, and improves the overall health of your engine.

Your tires wear down as you drive.