How easy is it to change the oil in the Cayenne?
09-11-2007, 03:41 PM
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Changing the oil is easy. I've done it three times... twice on the old 'S' and once on the 'TTS'.
The hard part is getting all the plastic rock pans off. That is quite frankly a PITA and adds an HOUR to the job. Plus, while getting the plastic rock pans off you'll get to wear alot of road debris in your hair.
Even though, I would not consider NOT changing my own oil. A man has to do what a man has to do.
The hard part is getting all the plastic rock pans off. That is quite frankly a PITA and adds an HOUR to the job. Plus, while getting the plastic rock pans off you'll get to wear alot of road debris in your hair.
Even though, I would not consider NOT changing my own oil. A man has to do what a man has to do.
09-11-2007, 04:56 PM
#32
Changing the oil is easy. I've done it three times... twice on the old 'S' and once on the 'TTS'.
The hard part is getting all the plastic rock pans off. That is quite frankly a PITA and adds an HOUR to the job. Plus, while getting the plastic rock pans off you'll get to wear alot of road debris in your hair.
Even though, I would not consider NOT changing my own oil. A man has to do what a man has to do.
The hard part is getting all the plastic rock pans off. That is quite frankly a PITA and adds an HOUR to the job. Plus, while getting the plastic rock pans off you'll get to wear alot of road debris in your hair.
Even though, I would not consider NOT changing my own oil. A man has to do what a man has to do.
I have done mine 3 times as well and find the air suspension can finally be put to use HAHA!
Seriously, beyond getting the plastic panels off, which you should use the power drill for on the bolts, assemble all back by hand, it truly is cake walk.
I did the Madfox thing about a month or so ago, was nice as I am finding less time to wrench. Just to give you a price it was $75 Labor to change the oil and airfilters............
I supplied oil and filters- air and oil.The other reason why I do it is so I can get the oil sampled as the Turbos do have a fuel dilution problem and shears the oil like hell.
09-12-2007, 03:47 PM
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Nope, quite easy to change the diff oil and I'd definitely recommend doing it. My car has 46k miles and the oil was very dirty.
11-21-2008, 12:06 AM
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**** if I just seen this thred a few hours ago I could have taken some pics for you guys well if noone hasn't I will in a few months the 951 is resting now time to play with the CTTS!!!!!
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11-21-2008, 12:45 AM
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BTW, I just completed my 5th oil and filter change on my V6 cayenne today.
It's down to 30-35 minutes, easy as can be. I pay $50 for 7qts of M1, 0w-40 and a filter... and save $300 compared to dealer price.
Easy.
It's down to 30-35 minutes, easy as can be. I pay $50 for 7qts of M1, 0w-40 and a filter... and save $300 compared to dealer price.
Easy.
11-21-2008, 09:12 AM
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Does anyone remember that post a while back......
"Oh ****, I pulled the wrong plug and drained something other than the oil....now what do I do/"
No one?, oh, never mind then.
"Oh ****, I pulled the wrong plug and drained something other than the oil....now what do I do/"
No one?, oh, never mind then.
11-21-2008, 01:31 PM
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I seem to recall there is another thread with photos of the V8 drain plugs, I'll look for it later.
11-24-2008, 03:07 AM
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11-24-2008, 10:50 AM
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Question for the people who change their own oil- do you constantly get the oil change reminder light when you start the car? I assume so since no way to re-set the oil change reminder sequence in the computer without some sort of reset tool, correct?
11-24-2008, 10:59 AM
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11-24-2008, 12:14 PM
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I believe there is another tool (software pkg w/ cable actually) that will reset the service indicator on the Cayenne. The name escapes me at the moment (CRS disease) but the utility/tool has been recommended for us DIY folks, they also have a version for shops that allows unlimited vehicle use.
I'll jump over to the 993 board and search for the name. As I recall the price is around $225 (or the price of 1 dealer oil change). Edit: The price is $287.
Found it: http://www.durametric.com/
As for the poster who said it takes 1 hr to remove the plastic panels I can remove mine in less than 15 min.
I'll jump over to the 993 board and search for the name. As I recall the price is around $225 (or the price of 1 dealer oil change). Edit: The price is $287.
Found it: http://www.durametric.com/
As for the poster who said it takes 1 hr to remove the plastic panels I can remove mine in less than 15 min.
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