patc890

Thanks. This one was much warmer than that. I'll check it out again.

garrett376

What was your oil temp? Over 149ºF?

patc890

I'll try that.

patc890

I'm not sure about the oil temp. I think it was pretty low though. I remember thinking it was was way lower than the coolant which was 200F

mikescayenne

the dealer showed me a trick that works everytime on all porsche models that measure the oil level with the computer. Turn the car on and warm up the engine to operating temp, doesnt matter if you drive it or let it idle until it reaches operating temp. Then make sure the car is on a level surface. Once the car reaches operating temp, turn the car off and then turn the key back to the on position without the engine running, after 60 seconds the oil level will show up!! it works every time !!! And like previously stated above, always remember that opening the hood resets that reading.

edit: ​​​​​​@garrett376 is a treasure and has already mentioned this above! my apologies! i always thought it was 60 seconds with the ignition on and engine off but it looks like its 120 seconds actually!

patc890

Thanks I'll try that.

CDMC

Just a general suggestion. You may want to find a good independent service shop in your area and have them do a pre-purchase inspection. This will 1) help you get a baseline on the vehicle, 2) budget for any things that may need to be repaired in the near future, and 3) see if you like the shop and are comfortable with it before you have an emergency repair.

Dr. G7

You should absolutely take his word for it. Personally, I would not have even cranked/started the Cayenne. I would have immediately placed the Cayenne on a flatbed, take it to a known indy. Get all the fluids flushed/changed and filters changed. The ex might have inadvertently dropped some sawdust or banana peels in the oil!

A blown engine in this Cayenne = Vehicle with a net value of zero dollars. Maybe even negative equity to have it junked.

Dr. G7

It is a transfer of equity in a divorce settlement.

"You may want to find a good independent service shop in your area and have..."

Spot on. Absolutely correct.

Dr. G7

You do this often? I prefer other distractions.

Dr. G7

All this because Porsche was able to save 49cts by omitting the dipstick.

patc890

So my daughter brought it into the dealer. They came back with a quote for over 15K! They did say there was a fluid leak but everything else was maintenance type work.
LEAK IS UNDER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, SUSPECT THERMOSTAT HOUSING , Y PIPE - $4475

Boy I'm glad I don't have a Porsche

jpru2001

$10,000 in maintenance work? lol.

Take it to an independent mechanic that specializes in germans and you are probably looking at a couple thousand.

patc890

Yes I figured that would be the case. A few of the estimates they gave. Are these normal?INTERIOR WATER ENGRESS
Correction
R AND I CARPETS CLEAN, CLEAN DRAINS
$ 5,748.24
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FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN (YELLOW)
Correction
MONITOR PADS FOR WEAR AND REPLACE SOON
$ 2,210.93
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REAR BRAKE PADS WORN (YELLOW)
Correction
MONITOR PADS FOR WEAR AND REPLACE SOON
$ 1,688.18
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Dr. G7

As mentioned elsewhere find a good reputable indy.

I just did my 60k service. Same checklist (Major Service that includes plugs, brake fluid flush, filters, fluids, drain cleaning, etc.) as Porsche. $850. At a Porsche dealer $2500- $4200