PDK Clutch Oil Change
05-26-2020, 12:55 AM
#31
Ironman88,
My GTS was under CPO when I had these services done in Roseville CA. Both Pentosin FFL-3 and Mobilube PTX are Porsche approved fluids. The dealer didn't blink when I handed the fluids to them. If they install the fluids without objection they bear at least some responsibility. Just call in advance to see if they are willing to use the fluids before you purchase them. I had a Porsche dealer install the wrong transmission fluid in my 6 speed transmission. If I bring the fluid, I know exactly what they are installing. Paying $60 - $75 for a liter of fluid is just not something I am willing to do. Just cheap I guess...
My GTS was under CPO when I had these services done in Roseville CA. Both Pentosin FFL-3 and Mobilube PTX are Porsche approved fluids. The dealer didn't blink when I handed the fluids to them. If they install the fluids without objection they bear at least some responsibility. Just call in advance to see if they are willing to use the fluids before you purchase them. I had a Porsche dealer install the wrong transmission fluid in my 6 speed transmission. If I bring the fluid, I know exactly what they are installing. Paying $60 - $75 for a liter of fluid is just not something I am willing to do. Just cheap I guess...
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Ironman88 (05-26-2020)
05-26-2020, 01:42 PM
#32
I supplied 6 liters of Pentosin FFL-3 to the dealer in Roseville CA inSeptember of 2019. They serviced the PDK and installed a new drain plug for a total of $270.00. They returned 2 of the 6 liters. I had them change the differential fluid in 2018 for $90.00. I provided the 3 liters of Mobilube PTX. If the dealer is willing to use the fluids you provide, you can save quite a lot.
Ironman88,
My GTS was under CPO when I had these services done in Roseville CA. Both Pentosin FFL-3 and Mobilube PTX are Porsche approved fluids. The dealer didn't blink when I handed the fluids to them. If they install the fluids without objection they bear at least some responsibility. Just call in advance to see if they are willing to use the fluids before you purchase them. I had a Porsche dealer install the wrong transmission fluid in my 6 speed transmission. If I bring the fluid, I know exactly what they are installing. Paying $60 - $75 for a liter of fluid is just not something I am willing to do. Just cheap I guess...
My GTS was under CPO when I had these services done in Roseville CA. Both Pentosin FFL-3 and Mobilube PTX are Porsche approved fluids. The dealer didn't blink when I handed the fluids to them. If they install the fluids without objection they bear at least some responsibility. Just call in advance to see if they are willing to use the fluids before you purchase them. I had a Porsche dealer install the wrong transmission fluid in my 6 speed transmission. If I bring the fluid, I know exactly what they are installing. Paying $60 - $75 for a liter of fluid is just not something I am willing to do. Just cheap I guess...
Obviously, if you have a really good Indy who will allow you to bring your own components, that's great.
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Ironman88 (05-26-2020)
05-26-2020, 03:32 PM
#34
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That Roseville dealer is the one that hadn't done a PDK fluid change when I called a year and a half ago. I use Midtown now. Niko is excellent and very customer centric.
05-28-2020, 10:46 PM
#35
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I supplied 6 liters of Pentosin FFL-3 to the dealer in Roseville CA inSeptember of 2019. They serviced the PDK and installed a new drain plug for a total of $270.00. They returned 2 of the 6 liters. I had them change the differential fluid in 2018 for $90.00. I provided the 3 liters of Mobilube PTX. If the dealer is willing to use the fluids you provide, you can save quite a lot.
05-28-2020, 10:49 PM
#36
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It will be interesting. I currently don't have any problems with the transmission and smooth shifting is normal except going into 1st is always a bit jumpy when you change down
My dealer stated that I will be the first at this dealership to get the PDK fluid change. This service is not due till next year but as I'm a bit overdue for the clutch oil change it saves some labour by doing them both at the same time.
My dealer stated that I will be the first at this dealership to get the PDK fluid change. This service is not due till next year but as I'm a bit overdue for the clutch oil change it saves some labour by doing them both at the same time.
05-29-2020, 08:13 PM
#37
Same dealer Doug, new service managers. Quote : (PDK Transmission oil replaced -180 K or 12 years- $356.30 + tax ) Since my 09 is currently 11 yrs old it would be one of the first to have this service done ( a year early )
I was charged 10 L transmission oil @ $ 33.29 per L for transmission fluid change, and charged 3L @ $ 47.35 per L for PDK Clutch Fluid Change.
Fortunate that I asked for a quote late last Fall as the re -quoted pricing this Springtime was up $ 400.00 ? The fluid count seems "inaccurate" but justified to equal the cost quoted....
Upon completion of the PDK transmission fluid and clutch fluid service they would not clear the "service now" icon on the dash. So you know who I was going to call......................I talked to them and they told me to bring it in and they will clear the code no charge.
05-30-2020, 08:45 AM
#38
Same dealer Doug, new service managers. Quote : (PDK Transmission oil replaced -180 K or 12 years- $356.30 + tax ) Since my 09 is currently 11 yrs old it would be one of the first to have this service done ( a year early )
I was charged 10 L transmission oil @ $ 33.29 per L for transmission fluid change, and charged 3L @ $ 47.35 per L for PDK Clutch Fluid Change.
Fortunate that I asked for a quote late last Fall as the re -quoted pricing this Springtime was up $ 400.00 ? The fluid count seems "inaccurate" but justified to equal the cost quoted....
Upon completion of the PDK transmission fluid and clutch fluid service they would not clear the "service now" icon on the dash. So you know who I was going to call......................I talked to them and they told me to bring it in and they will clear the code no charge.
I was charged 10 L transmission oil @ $ 33.29 per L for transmission fluid change, and charged 3L @ $ 47.35 per L for PDK Clutch Fluid Change.
Fortunate that I asked for a quote late last Fall as the re -quoted pricing this Springtime was up $ 400.00 ? The fluid count seems "inaccurate" but justified to equal the cost quoted....
Upon completion of the PDK transmission fluid and clutch fluid service they would not clear the "service now" icon on the dash. So you know who I was going to call......................I talked to them and they told me to bring it in and they will clear the code no charge.
05-30-2020, 08:50 AM
#39
05-30-2020, 09:17 AM
#40
06-02-2020, 04:29 AM
#43
My indy didn’t do the pan/filter at 60k and now I kinda regret it. It’s like $200 more? I say make them do it. Just for the peace of mind. It’s true that it’s not necessary. But since it’s not something we can DIY I say have them do it while they’re down there