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What's super annoying right now is checking the oil level. Display shows unavailable. I've gone through multiple ignition cycles and driven about 30 miles. Oil level still "unavailable".
Yeah, it is annoying that oil level isn't available through the on-board system right away when you need it most, like right after an oil change.
Just FYI, PIWIS (clone) can read oil level more or less immediately. It also reads a bit differently than the on board system, showing full when folks might still be wanting to "top it off" if using the on-board system.
What's super annoying right now is checking the oil level. Display shows unavailable. I've gone through multiple ignition cycles and driven about 30 miles. Oil level still "unavailable".
If you open the hood, it assumes you added oil and It won't give you a reading till after you drive. Like @pfbz said, most of the aftermarket code reader will give you oil level. I have the iCarsoft, you just have to search a little bit for the screen.
Maybe so but your wife went for substance while mine just went for looks...
R8 has substance. It just doesn’t have a third pedal anymore. My CarChick needs her third pedal.
Originally Posted by 911dude41
… checking the oil level. Display shows unavailable. I've gone through multiple ignition cycles and driven about 30 miles. Oil level still "unavailable".
Engine oil temp has to be >185°F, engine cover closed. At least on the .1. The Macan is *super* annoying: As per the .1, but has to be over minimum temperature for some unlisted number of minutes. Then you have to shut off the engine. Then you need to wait for “at least two” minutes. After all that, you turn on the ignition and THEH you can check the level. Except you can’t. The manual leaves out the “stand on one foot while rubbing your belly under a new moon” step.
The workshop manual describes a special tool for the Macan which is … wait for it … a dip stick.
I’m just starting to play with the iCarSoft v3 I had to get for the 718. Good to know that it can read oil level. The unit seems to be very capable, but there’s no (useful) documentation.
Someone posted the listing of functions on the 991 board:
Since this thread is about 991 Turbos, I Swiffer dusted mine today, followed by detailing with Adam's Waterless Wash using new microfiber cloths. I also cleaned the windows with Windex & alcohol and vinegar.
It looks great in my garage with its extra lighting.
I'm headed to 4 different car meets tomorrow Saturday, and Sunday, and another on Monday evening.
I'll try to get some pictures of it to add here tomorrow.
Technically yesterday but traded in ol' faithful:
For:
She's a CPO 2017 with pretty much the same big options...Burmester, PDLS+, ACC, Entry & Drive...just added Lane Change Assist and Natural Leather in Espresso. Around 6600 miles. Still can't believe it's in the garage! Been on the lookout for a Miami Blue 991.2 Turbo S for quite a while. I think there's only 49 of them in the US.
That is a gorgeous TTS, a great and rare find! Enjoy!
Originally Posted by trevorlj
She's a CPO 2017 with pretty much the same big options...Burmester, PDLS+, ACC, Entry & Drive...just added Lane Change Assist and Natural Leather in Espresso. Around 6600 miles. Still can't believe it's in the garage! Been on the lookout for a Miami Blue 991.2 Turbo S for quite a while. I think there's only 49 of them in the US.
We did a Porsches, Brew, and Food Truck event at RTP Customs yesterday and then went for another peaceful jaunt through the GA mountains again.
Following my buddy in his 2015 Z/28 with build date 2016 Michelin SS's so we were just chilling on pace. Did over 300 miles yesterday though. Fun and great weather day.
That Z28 driver is afraid of the curves, taping his brake before every turn.
Couple things
He’s actually quite quick when trying. However he has a bad knee and the cars been sitting and the 2016 build tires are almost heat cycled out. A little sketchy in cooler weather.
We had discussed a slower pace prior. Simply to just enjoy the scenery and just have fun. Also, video never does driving pace many favors. It was a but quicker than it looks. I always hate that. Even my vids on track looked slow but weren’t in reality.
He’s actually quite quick when trying. However he has a bad knee and the cars been sitting and the 2016 build tires are almost heat cycled out. A little sketchy in cooler weather.
We had discussed a slower pace prior. Simply to just enjoy the scenery and just have fun. Also, video never does driving pace many favors. It was a but quicker than it looks. I always hate that. Even my vids on track looked slow but weren’t in reality.
He can roll out quickly when he wants.
Same here.
My Pocono Racemotive vids at 165mph look slow, it's very deceiving.
Great to see you out and about driving.
It's too cold here for me, sadly.
I did, however, put about 2,000 miles on my car from Dec. 1st to the end of January.
02-18-2022, 08:50 PM
Been on the lookout for a Miami Blue 991.2 Turbo S for quite a while. I think there's only 49 of them in the US.
