New to Porsche and have a few questions
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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!
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!
Last edited by mikescayenne; 12-01-2023 at 06:32 PM.
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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.
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A blown engine in this Cayenne = Vehicle with a net value of zero dollars. Maybe even negative equity to have it junked.
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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
LEAK IS UNDER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, SUSPECT THERMOSTAT HOUSING , Y PIPE - $4475
Boy I'm glad I don't have a Porsche
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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![burnout](https://rennlist.com/forums/graemlins/burnout.gif)
LEAK IS UNDER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, SUSPECT THERMOSTAT HOUSING , Y PIPE - $4475
Boy I'm glad I don't have a Porsche
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Take it to an independent mechanic that specializes in germans and you are probably looking at a couple thousand.
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Yes I figured that would be the case. A few of the estimates they gave. Are these normal?INTERIOR WATER ENGRESS
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R AND I CARPETS CLEAN, CLEAN DRAINS
$ 5,748.24
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FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN (YELLOW)
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MONITOR PADS FOR WEAR AND REPLACE SOON
$ 2,210.93
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REAR BRAKE PADS WORN (YELLOW)
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MONITOR PADS FOR WEAR AND REPLACE SOON
$ 1,688.18
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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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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![burnout](https://rennlist.com/forums/graemlins/burnout.gif)
LEAK IS UNDER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, SUSPECT THERMOSTAT HOUSING , Y PIPE - $4475
Boy I'm glad I don't have a Porsche
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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