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Macan S 4th year major servicing

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#1 ·
Hi guys,


My 2015 Macan S is due for 4th year major servicing.


I am a bit reluctant to return to the dealer since it will cost more than $2k and the car is no longer under warranty.


What are your thoughts and any independent Porsche specialist that you can recommend near south east / east Melbourne?


By the way, I'm surprised that the cost of 4th year servicing Macan is even higher than a 911! or any other Porsche models:eek:



Thanks
 
#3 ·
I just had my 60k km / 4 year servicing done at Porsche. $1600 CDN half of which was parts. I was Ok with this. The Macan has been rock solid reliable in 4 years.
 
#4 ·
Why 4 years? Mine is 4 years old but has only 30k miles. I did a 30k miles service not a 4 year.
 
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#5 ·
I had the 40000 mile 4 year service done with Porsche and the cost was around $1100.00. Get pricing before you set the appointment but any indie will definitely be lower cost.
 
#6 ·
Let’s break it down.

Engine oil change - can be done DIY or at an Indy
Cabin air filter - same
Brake fluid flush - same
PDK fluid change- same. Get the kit at Suncoast

That’ll save you lots of $$$.
 
#8 ·
The Macan PDK fluid change is more similar to that on the Q5 than on a 911. Just get the parts/kit where convenient.
 
#10 ·
The Macan PDK actually is an Audi/VW dual clutch unit modified/improved by Porsche. Its fluid is VW labeled from the kit I bought from Suncoast.
 
#11 ·
Right, but you mentioned it was more similar to a Q5. Does a Q5 even have a dual clutch transmission? I don’t believe that is correct. I thought Audi calls their dual clutch transmissions S-tronics, and when Porsche installs those transmissions in the Macan they call it a PDK, similar to what general motors used to do… when installed in Oldsmobiles, they termed their (Chevrolet) Powerglide transmission as a Jetaway instead. I know I am dating myself.
 
#13 ·
Sorry, I was not clear. I meant the PDK fluid change on the Macan is similar to the procedure on other regular auto transmissions, not like the PDK on the 911, which uses 2 different types of fluid.

In fact, it is basically the same as the ZF transmission fluid change on my 15-yr old E46 BMW. LOL
 
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The macan also uses two different types of fluids. One is the clutch and the other is gearbox+front differential.

My brother has an SQ5 which is a straight up 8 speed automatic. The macan does have an Audi sourced dual clutch sequential gearbox which could happily live as either a manual or computer controlled transmission. No torque converter, which is a huge difference.

I do agree that the fluid change procedure for the clutch is not unlike the Aisin 6 speed automatic found in my 955 Cayenne, but the macan transmission is drain and fill like any gear box
 
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