charlieXS

I've changed oil and filter on every car i've owned (at least once, lol) how to do it on the VW, errr Porsche V6? but how to get the computer reset? And will DIY oil change hurt warranty? I'm not 100% sure but it's probably the exact same procedure as on a 2001 Passat, lol...

ltc

It's an Audi V6 with Porsche designed intake runners. IIRC, it is not built in Zuffenhausen with the other Porsche engines.

Your dealer does with a PIWIS. The 'service now' counter is somewhat problematic (I'm being polite) and will often illuminate on a new Cayenne at port. Just drop by your dealer after your oil change is done, tell them it came on and they will reset it for you in about 5 minutes.

No, I believe that case was fought years ago and found in favor of non dealer oil changes. The only way it could affect your warranty is damage due to improper oil/filter/procedure.

charlieXS

ok... the filter is a Porsche 95510756100...

And it uses 7 quarts of Mobil 1, 5w-30...

There's a couple plastic skirts under the engine.

How hard can it be? Just find the drain plug, right? Just have to remove the RIGHT plastic panel... to access the drain plug.

How do I get the dash warning light reset?

LVDell

I am actually doing the oil change this week.

As for the warning reset. ONLY the dealer can do that.....or sombody with a PST2.

Loren

Pyroproblem

Get yourself a big drainpan cause they make a mess...It also helps to drain the filter before removing it completely. I believe its a 6mm allen for the filter drain, and a 36mm for the filter housing itself...

rowlands57

Is a top drain 'suction' oil change a possibility for the V6? This is how MB performs the oil changes and it seems to be a rather simple process. Of course the filter still needs attention but could this also be dealt with from above as opposed to working beneath the vehicle?

just curious,

JR

Pyroproblem

Hmmm, ive never heard of that type of procedure. Give it a shot!

LVDell

It's somewhat controversial in that PAG states NOT to use a topsider but to use the drain plug. Reason is that you will not be able to extract the major particles that will rest at the bottom the way you would with a "gravity" drain removing the drain plug.

I am not sure I agree with the stance PAG has taken since I had to (actually stated my Mercedes Benz) use a topsider to change the oil in my ML430. The dealers would also use a topsider. theirs were a bit more fancy though since they were hooked up to vacuum lines as opposed to most that are used by private individuals are pump driven.

Unless the engine in the Cayenne is designed in such a way that does not allow total extraction from a topsider I think it is just a "preferred" method that PAg would like endorsed. My thoughts are as long as you bring the oil just to operating temp before draining/extracting you will be able to remove 99% of oil and contaminants. (using either method with one no more superior than the other).

Thoughts?

rowlands57

I have used the topsider on my Audi as well as my MB with good results and a lot less grief on oil changes. Now that I have it I also use it on smaller engines like my generator etc...

Once the warranty period is up I'll likely give it a shot on the Cayenne as well and see how much it does draw out. It should be easy to figure out if I got it all when it's compared to the re-fill specs.

JR

LVDell

I was under the impression when doing the oil on my ML, that according to MB, the reason they use a topsider is that is gets MORE out than the conventional drain plug method.

charlieXS

LVDell,
Did you do your DIY V6 oil change yet? Can't wait to hear how it goes... mine just passed 10k miles, my ! will appear any minute now.

LVDell

It has been raining all week so the wife has been driving the Pepper. Hopefully I can do it Friday.

charlieXS

cool... I'm waiting patiently. I'd rather do it myself and pocket the $$.

Rusnak Westlake wants $430 for 10K service.

Auto Gallery Woodland Hills wants $250.

Rusnak says they perform "critical inspections" too.

LVDell

10K service? There is NO service interval at 10K. The first "official" service according the maint schedule is 20K.