Mach01R

Hi
Do you think is it a good price or find an INDY shop?
Thanks

deilenberger

Seems a tad excessive for $50 worth of oil (Porsche price, $30 for the two plugs - both cheaper elsewhere) and about 15 minutes of labor. Sounds like you'd be paying about $200 for the free carwash and coffee. Just tell the indy to be very careful tightening the plugs.

Mach01R

they said 1 hr and half labor, parts and the super carwash

RED HORSE

Given up letting any dealer wash any of my cars when they are in for service. They don't do a good job, and more and more it seems they do more damage to the surface than I am willing to accept.

deilenberger

I guess the 1.5 hours includes at least an hour for the tech to go have lunch. It really IS a 15-minute job. MANY of us have done it. It's about the most accessible thing on a Cayenne.

knfeparty

$36.40 would be more appropriate

DrBillyD

(emphasis added)

Seriously.

As an example, I've done stuff like plugs, filters, brakes, oil changes (usually), etc. but I did one oil change on my Cayenne and decided to never do it again. Re-installing the skid plate while on jack stands was a *major* PITA. If you have access to a lift and can get it in the air, maybe not so bad.

OTOH, the transfer case fluid change was easy: No skid plate to remove and no need to lift as it could be done with the vehicle suspension on the highest level. 15 minutes. Even when you've never done it before.

Just keep in mind:

1. Remove the "fill" plug BEFORE you remove the "drain" plug. Don't want to find out fill plug is stuck *after* you've drained the transfer case fluid. And....
2. Use new plugs (they have anti-seize applied) and only torque them finger tight. The aluminum housing is pretty fragile.

Mach01R

the flyin' scotsman

loosen fill plug, loosen and remove drain plug, drain oil. While oil is draining have a beer and clean both plugs.

Beer done, re-install and torque drain plug, add fresh oil (approx 1L) until oil is slightly seeping from fill hole, re-install fill plug and torque. Job done.

Now enjoy the $$$ saved with the bbq and party

btw.......I did the transfer case oil change after I serviced the transmission and used the same ATF; T4 I got for $9/L. So in total, oil + beer +15mins = $20

Also, the rear diff is just as easy, the front not so much as the fill plug is restricted.

jtsmith18

deilenberger

The stuff on the fill/drain plugs is a sealant. Meant to seal the tapered pipe thread holes. If you bought new ones, you'll find the sealant is soft to the touch. If I was suddenly in desperate need to change the oil without a chance to buy new plugs, and I'd cleaned off all the remaining sealant on the old plugs - I'd use teflon plumbers tape (installed the right way - there is a right and wrong way - think of how the plug tightens, you want the tail end to be dragging not pushing when the plug is turned clockwise) and tighten it VERY carefully.

BTW - I think using tapered plugs in this application is pretty stupid, but then we see the difficulty people have sealing up the oil drain plugs that uses a crush washer for a seal, and perhaps Porsche was right in using a tapered plug.. or not.

garrett376

Yikes. Everything written in that post is incorrect.

Since this procedure is shaping up to be a regular maintenance item, get some Permatex 59214 High Temperature Thread Sealant and save on buying new plugs every time.

deilenberger

+1 Excellent idea! Wonder if Henkle (LocTite) makes a similar product.. since that's Porsche's go to for sealants..

deilenberger

I can answer that - yup, LocTite/Henkel make lots:

https://www.henkel-adhesives.com/us/...-sealants.html

This looks suitable: http://www.loctite.com.au/3320_AUE_H...=8802629746689

Mach01R