Transfer case
#572
I think there will not be any clear answer about ravenol vs. 'porsche' oil because there is only the few anecdotes from who uses ravenol... The main thrust of this thread and issue is that even Porsche's recommended oil is not enough to prevent serious problems when used for as long as Porsche recommends.
Oil is like underwear. The brand is less important than ensuring you change to fresh clean stuff regularly.
Oil is like underwear. The brand is less important than ensuring you change to fresh clean stuff regularly.
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tmcayn (11-18-2020)
#573
I think you've got the answer right there more or less. When I did mine at about 80K I used the Ravenol and it made a big difference. I'm planning on swapping it again on the next change but will be using the Porsche stuff since I got a good deal on it via eBay sale a while back.
#574
#576
Originally Posted by deilenberger
A search of their website didn't turn it up - but bet they'd be interested if someone called and could give them the contact in Czech Republic for the parts needed.
#578
The electric motor maximally presses on the clutch pack. If you are trying to diagnose a transfer case problem, it's easiest to unplug it and see if the issue persists.
#580
From the info I've gathered from online stuff and my own experience, I'd say the fluid life is 10K miles on the short end. So if you drive in a manner outside of constant freeway cruising, a 10K-mile fluid interval is prudent if you want to keep your transfer case from failing out of warranty.
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#584
2016 Base Model with 51k miles. I just got TC #4 a couple weeks ago... Called PCNA and raised hell. Dealership is always nice and fixes it right away, but when the warranty is up, how much "good will" are they going to show? They opened a case and the dealer worked with them on the latest replacement, so at least it's documented for after warranty repairs, but this is unacceptable from a company like Porsche and such an expensive vehicle.
#585
2016 Base Model with 51k miles. I just got TC #4 a couple weeks ago... Called PCNA and raised hell. Dealership is always nice and fixes it right away, but when the warranty is up, how much "good will" are they going to show? They opened a case and the dealer worked with them on the latest replacement, so at least it's documented for after warranty repairs, but this is unacceptable from a company like Porsche and such an expensive vehicle.