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I was able to pick-up a 2019 Macan Base in one of my favorite colors, Miami Blue with just under 60K mi. Im about to do the first oil change on it and Ive see different things in terms of oil capacity from 4.5qt to 5.5qt and everything in between. This is my 4th Porsche but the last 3 have all been Caymans, and I still have my 14 Cayman so Im familiar with working on them, but obviously this is a little different. Can anyone confirm the capacity and also the oil filter socket size (Ive heard conflicting sizes as well)
Also, I am hearing a little "clunk" in the front pass corner. Are these known for lower control arm, ball joint, or tie rod failures? Once I get it on the lift Ill be able to assess closer, but was just curious if there was something that theyre prone for ?
Thanks for the help, from a Macan NEWB.
Last edited by NJR1986; 10-04-2023 at 02:34 PM.
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Congrats and looks great with the black wheels and accents!
I have a 2021 and they should all be the same in the "2nd" 2019-2021 generation but I'm sure VAGFAN will chime in since he has a 2019. I needed a 32mm socket but its easy to measure with a caliper since its on the topside on the crankcase.
I used a fluid extractor and took out 4.75 quarts but the engine was cold at the time. Total capacity should be about 5.5 quarts but depending on the method, you never get it all out. It's a very easy job using the extractor method and you don't need to go under the car/remove the belly pan etc..
See my post 156 below or read the entire thread to get all the info you need:
As far as the clunk, there's a bunch of items I have read about, in addition to your list including swaybar bushings & endlinks or even a loose strut tower bar. I don't think there is an overly common failure point but will let others chime in. It will be beneficial to take a look and you may find it easily.
If you are into mods, I would absolutely recommend the below for a transformative experience to better connect the vehicle to its Porsche nameplate:
1. Thicker/solid upgraded F&R swaybars
2. Tune (I have a JB4 for warranty purposes and have a JB1 for sale on Macan Forums if you are interested).
3. Sport Chrono add-on with GT steering wheel (if you don't already have it). I thought this was a gimmick but Sport+ is a legit transmission tune over Sport and Comfort modes.
Congrats and looks great with the black wheels and accents!
I have a 2021 and they should all be the same in the "2nd" 2019-2021 generation but I'm sure VAGFAN will chime in since he has a 2019. I needed a 32mm socket but its easy to measure with a caliper since its on the topside on the crankcase.
I used a fluid extractor and took out 4.75 quarts but the engine was cold at the time. Total capacity should be about 5.5 quarts but depending on the method, you never get it all out. It's a very easy job using the extractor method and you don't need to go under the car/remove the belly pan etc..
See my post 156 below or read the entire thread to get all the info you need:
As far as the clunk, there's a bunch of items I have read about, in addition to your list including swaybar bushings & endlinks or even a loose strut tower bar. I don't think there is an overly common failure point but will let others chime in. It will be beneficial to take a look and you may find it easily.
If you are into mods, I would absolutely recommend the below for a transformative experience to better connect the vehicle to its Porsche nameplate:
1. Thicker/solid upgraded F&R swaybars
2. Tune (I have a JB4 for warranty purposes and have a JB1 for sale on Macan Forums if you are interested).
3. Sport Chrono add-on with GT steering wheel (if you don't already have it). I thought this was a gimmick but Sport+ is a legit transmission tune over Sport and Comfort modes.
Thanks for the info, I filled it with a 5 quart jug and will let it run, and see where the oil level comes in at.
I was looking into the Burger Motorsports tuner for it. I think Fabspeed makes a decently priced slip on rear section for it that I was looking at as well. Just got it so want to make sure the maintenance is up to snuff, and then look into the modifications.
It seems like the passenger forward lower control arm bushings might be a little worn, nothing else obvious stood out any where, everything seemed pretty tight and no obvious signs of failure.
Thanks for the info, I filled it with a 5 quart jug and will let it run, and see where the oil level comes in at.
I was looking into the Burger Motorsports tuner for it. I think Fabspeed makes a decently priced slip on rear section for it that I was looking at as well. Just got it so want to make sure the maintenance is up to snuff, and then look into the modifications.
It seems like the passenger forward lower control arm bushings might be a little worn, nothing else obvious stood out any where, everything seemed pretty tight and no obvious signs of failure.
Sounds good, you should be around there with 5 quarts and let the system tell you where you are. The Burger piggyback is good, I had the JB1 first at +4 psi but I really like the +6 psi high rpm tune from the JB4, which also connects to the 02 sensor and OBD-II port for better monitoring. Let me know if interested in the JB1 for cheap.
Exhaust mods are not worth it IMO but do as you wish. I have always regretted modding the stock setup, especially on a 4cyl where you can introduce drone from a setup like the FabSpeed. Also, the tip design and how they stick out ruin the upscale look of the car, but just my opinion I would just go quad tips for aesthetics and call it. I also have some OE "S" style quad tips for sale on MacanForums if interested; I've gone through a bunch of parts over the past few months lol but I keep liking the car more and more as I add small tweaks to my liking.
Sounds good, you should be around there with 5 quarts and let the system tell you where you are. The Burger piggyback is good, I had the JB1 first at +4 psi but I really like the +6 psi high rpm tune from the JB4, which also connects to the 02 sensor and OBD-II port for better monitoring. Let me know if interested in the JB1 for cheap.
Exhaust mods are not worth it IMO but do as you wish. I have always regretted modding the stock setup, especially on a 4cyl where you can introduce drone from a setup like the FabSpeed. Also, the tip design and how they stick out ruin the upscale look of the car, but just my opinion I would just go quad tips for aesthetics and call it. I also have some OE "S" style quad tips for sale on MacanForums if interested; I've gone through a bunch of parts over the past few months lol but I keep liking the car more and more as I add small tweaks to my liking.
Hmm, I'll definitely check out your listing for the quad tips, the BASE tips just dont do it for me. But like I said I dont want to get caught in the weeds too much with mods just yet. I just bought the iCarSoft POR II for maintenance reminders, since I have a 14 Cayman and now this 19 Macan. Free returns with Amazon if I don't end up liking the capabilities of it.
Hmm, I'll definitely check out your listing for the quad tips, the BASE tips just dont do it for me. But like I said I dont want to get caught in the weeds too much with mods just yet. I just bought the iCarSoft POR II for maintenance reminders, since I have a 14 Cayman and now this 19 Macan. Free returns with Amazon if I don't end up liking the capabilities of it.
Yup get it up to spec and pay attention to the various PDK and differential fluids to ensure they have been change timely. The base is a pretty reliable car otherwise. Hopefully the control arm isn't much of a pain.
The only way I got the base tips looking pretty good was painting them black after painting the lower apron body color and adding a body color sport design diffuser. Even then, I had them on only a few days before switching back to the quads.
Yup get it up to spec and pay attention to the various PDK and differential fluids to ensure they have been change timely. The base is a pretty reliable car otherwise. Hopefully the control arm isn't much of a pain.
The only way I got the base tips looking pretty good was painting them black after painting the lower apron body color and adding a body color sport design diffuser. Even then, I had them on only a few days before switching back to the quads.
Yeah I will have to look into the PDK and Diff fluid maint. intervals - I think the PDK fluid flush is coming up soon, Im about to roll over to 60k mi
Front-end clunks can be the usual suspects (tie-rods, shock mounts, sway-bar endlinks, control arm bushings or balljoints), but the upper control arm inner rubber bushings don't last as long as typical conventional suspension designs, and can start failing around 60,000 to 70,000 miles. Inspect them, some cracks are normal (!!), but eventually those cracks deepen until the rubber is torn all the way through. Worn inner bushings will cause clunks and unusual tire wear, and a bit of a squirrely feeling front end.
A 2019 2.0T takes 5.2L or 5.49 quarts of oil.
The specified oil is 0W-20, meeting Porsche C20 / VW508 requirements.
0W-20 Oils that meet VW/Audi 508, and Porsche C20:
Castrol Edge Professional LL IV FE 0W-20
Fuchs Titan GT1 Long Life IV SAE 0W-20
Liqui Moly TOP TEC 6200 SAE 0W-20
Mobil-1 ESP X2 0W-20
Motul SPECIFIC 508 00 509 00 0W-20
Ravenol VSE 0W-20
Total QUARTZ INEO XTRA LONG LIFE 0W-20
VW/Audi G 052 577 M2
Oil filter for the 2.0 4-cylinder engine
Porsche 958 115 562 01 $29
VW/Audi 06L 115 562B $16
Hengst E358H D246 $8-$12
Mann HU6013 $8-$12
Mahle 0X1217 $8-$12
The Porsche and VW/Audi filter are identical, made by Mahle (0X1217) and Mann (HU6013), except for the box and the price.
I suggest you change your oil and filter every 5000 miles max.
Change the PDK fluid and BOTH filters every 20,000 miles. There is an external filter, and an internal filter (behind the transmission pan).
Change the PDK Gear Oil/Front Diff oil every 50,000 miles.
Change the Transfer Case fluid every 20,000 miles.
Change the Rear Diff gear oil every 50,000 miles.
For virtually dustless brake pads, these Audi Q5 pads fit a 2019, but you will need to buy a few more pad wear sensors (like $6 each aftermarket), as the Macan uses more sensors than the Q5.
Akebono EUR1663A Front Pads
Akebono EUR1547A Rear pads
Keep an eye on your waterpump/thermostat unit, they typically leak a little coolant....not catastrophic if you top-off coolant once in a while (maybe 1/2 a quart per year). Unfortunately, VW/Audi has attempted to fix this design problem, in 8 revisions, and has still not solved it. So a new pump can leak too. The pump is located under the intake manifold, and you will often see a bit of pinkish-white dried coolant below it.
I have the JB1 piggyback tuner on my 2019 and love it. Factory-like smoothness and the 0-60MPH dropped from 6.2 seconds to 5.5 seconds.
An APR Stage-1 ECU tune is also a good way to go, for a little more power and cost.
The H&R front and rear swaybar upgrade is also highly recommended, if you are a "handling" guy.
I have the X431 Torque-3 scan tool, seems to have all the PIWIS cloned functions, including module coding.
Other than the above, I have nothing to say about the Macan.....
Front-end clunks can be the usual suspects (tie-rods, shock mounts, sway-bar endlinks, control arm bushings or balljoints), but the upper control arm inner rubber bushings don't last as long as typical conventional suspension designs, and can start failing around 60,000 to 70,000 miles. Inspect them, some cracks are normal (!!), but eventually those cracks deepen until the rubber is torn all the way through. Worn inner bushings will cause clunks and unusual tire wear, and a bit of a squirrely feeling front end.
A 2019 2.0T takes 5.2L or 5.49 quarts of oil.
The specified oil is 0W-20, meeting Porsche C20 / VW508 requirements.0W-20 Oils that meet VW/Audi 508, and Porsche C20:
Castrol Edge Professional LL IV FE 0W-20
Fuchs Titan GT1 Long Life IV SAE 0W-20
Liqui Moly TOP TEC 6200 SAE 0W-20
Mobil-1 ESP X2 0W-20
Motul SPECIFIC 508 00 509 00 0W-20
Ravenol VSE 0W-20
Total QUARTZ INEO XTRA LONG LIFE 0W-20
VW/Audi G 052 577 M2
One-time-use drain plug
Porsche 958 103 801 00 $13
VW/Audi 06L 103 801 D $2.33
Oil filter for the 2.0 4-cylinder engine
Porsche 958 115 562 01 $29
VW/Audi 06L 115 562B $16
Hengst E358H D246 $8-$12
Mann HU6013 $8-$12
Mahle 0X1217 $8-$12
The Porsche and VW/Audi filter are identical, made by Mahle (0X1217) and Mann (HU6013), except for the box and the price.
This info is greatly appreciated!! I went with the Liqui-Moly Top Tec for the oil.
Upon inspection everything looks good, the forward lower control arm on pass side def seems to show some signs of cracking but pretty solid. Ill double check things like the end links and the strut mount. Thanks,
10-04-2023, 02:33 PM
NEW (to me) 2019 Macan BASE
I would just go quad tips for aesthetics and call it. I also have some OE "S" style quad tips for sale on MacanForums if interested; I've gone through a bunch of parts over the past few months lol but I keep liking the car more and more as I add small tweaks to my liking.
