bartneighbors

I have seen a few comments imbedded in other topical threads on the best methodology to operate the PDK transmission to insure longevity. What do you recommend? For example I've been told to operate my 911.1 C2S in Sport Mode (I dont have SC) on the highway so that the neutral coasting function doesn't engage. I also try and insure that transmission temps come up to 150+ before any remotely aggressive shifting. Is there any benefit to a 60 second cool down period before engine off?? Just trying to get a feel for what others do, not so much from a performance / driver experience perspective but from a reliability (or at least perceived reliability) perspective.

1CEBITN

It's all just opinions and guesswork on here, Porsche doesn't officially say anything like that is necessary. I'm not worried about autostart causing any damage over time but I disable it because it is annoying in town especially. I use it for better gas mileage on the highway sometimes but that is marginal, honestly. Disable it if it makes you feel better, you don't have to drive in sport for that, just hit the button on the console to turn it off in normal/comfort mode. I think letting the fluids come up to temp before beating on the car is a good practice no matter what you drive though, that's not PDK specific, but it's better for the engine and tranny both. The PDK is very stout, I would drive it how you want.

Laszlo_Laz

It just happens.

VII7

I don't think anyone has reported clutch wear issues on PDK.
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The problems with the PDK appear to be on the electrical side and driving style is not going to influence that.

detansinn

There’s nothing that you’re going to do driving a 911 on the street that will hurt that PDK. Beat on it mercilessly and it can deliver a rewarding/engaging experience.

vanlieremead

Definitely agree with the electrical side comment. From all I have read, the issues have been with the distance sensors that are buried within the PDK. So far, there isn’t much of a correlation to anything.

t-design

Or one can install our Memory Module, so it takes care of things like a/s/s for you automatically!

https://t-design9.com/memory_module_porsche.html

AdamSanta85

These are the replacements for the OEM parts that seem to randomly fail

https://t-design9.com/porsche_PDK_di...on_sensor.html

https://t-design9.com/porsche_PDK_speed_sensor.html

shammerman

Absolutely unnecessary worrying. PDK will not wear out and will reward you with a great driving experience - just go for it. Pretty bulletproof and I do not believe that any of the very few failures have anything to do with how the cars were driven. No reason to cool off period before turning the car off.

ipse dixit

You can't prevent a PDK failure.

They are neither imminent nor unavoidable.

They do happen, however.

The best you can do, if you're so inclined, is to prepare for it.

And the best way to do is to buy extended warranty coverage.

But otherwise, just enjoy the car, carefree.