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Checking and Topping Up Transmission Oil


Checking and topping up transmission oil





Information

Notes

Information:
Fill only with oil approved by Porsche.

Preliminary work

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

Checking and topping up transmission oil

1. Unscrew oil filler plug.





Filler plug

Warning:
Hot fluid
^ Danger of scalding


- Let the fluid cool down.

- Wear personal protective gear.

The oil level is correct if transmission oil emerges. Continue with Step 3.

If transmission oil does not flow out, the oil level in the final drive is too low. Continue with Step 2.

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 sealing ring.





Subsequent work

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