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Changing Transmission Oil



Changing transmission oil





Information

Notes

Information
Fill only with oil approved by Porsche.

Technical values





Preliminary work

1. Raise the vehicle at the prescribed jacking points.
2. Remove underbody panels.
3. Place oil collection pan under the transmission.

Draining transmission oil

Caution
Oil fill level too low
Risk of damage to components


- Do not start engine.

- Do not tow the vehicle.

1. Unscrew oil filler plugs -1-.





Filler and drain plug

Warning
Risk of scalding from hot oil

- Let the oil cool down

- Wear personal protective gear (goggles, gloves)


2. Unscrew oil drain plug -2- and drain transmission oil.

Filling in transmission oil

Caution
Oil fill level too low
Risk of damage to components


- Do not start engine.

- Do not tow the vehicle.

1. Clean oil drain plug and screw in with new sealing ring.





2. Fill in transmission oil up to the bottom edge of the filler opening.
3. Clean oil filler plug and screw in with a new seal.





Subsequent work

1. Fit underbody panels.
2. Lower the vehicle.