Porsche Cayenne: How To Change The Transmission Fluid And Filter

In this video I show you how to change the transmission fluid and filter in a 2005 Porsche Cayenne Turbo. I recommend changing the transmission fluid and filter every 60-70k miles to ensure a long service life. I was surprised how dirty the fluid was after only 75k miles.
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Below are links to the parts and tools that I used in this video. Transmission fluid: amzn.to/3rGebhu OEM Transmission Filter: amzn.to/3MlGKbP Aftermarket filter and transmission gasket: amzn.to/3K48qR4 Infrared Gun: amzn.to/3xEZBKZ 17mm allen for fill plug: amzn.to/3EzZSjx T40 torx: amzn.to/36xhhwK Ratcheting 10mm wrench: amzn.to/3JXeElv Fluid pump: amzn.to/3KfR97H The playlist to my other Cayenne repair videos can be found here: bit.ly/2NvBE1n Follow me on: youtube: kzbin.info Instagram: instagram.com/diydancars/

[@hirinhu]

8.7 quarts you removed dan?

[@michaelberning774]

what year is that Cayenne you worked on?, I have a 2012 cayenne Turbo. Does it use the same fluid?

[@Rea1Politik]

You've saved me and a lot of people a lot of money, Dan! Thank you. Some missing pointers worth noting. It needs to be filled till it over flows. Then ran to temp of 90°C and filled running. Then shut down and cooled till thermostat closes at 40°C. Then quickly started and filled/topped off before thermostat opens again. You won't be changing it right until and unless you fill/test with cooler lines opened, followed by filling/testing after closing the cooler lines. Change quantity: 8.5L to 9.6L.

[@naradloff]

Very helpful video, sir. At 242k miles, I thought my transmission took a dump and the problem ended up being the CSB and the flex disk were pretty much dead. Figured I'd change the transmission fluid while I was there. I've changed fluid on automatic transmissions before without issue but it was quite nice to have a video specifically for my vehicle. With the new fluid, filter, CSB, and flexy boi, the car feels brand new again. Now it's time for an alignment and tires.

[@garrettf4435]

I did this procedure last year, and it would have been so nice to have this video!! Thanks for making this! I will reference this next time I change out the transmission fluid.

[@DIYDanCars]

No problem!

[@deonrose2732]

Great informative stuff, thanks and please keep them coming!

[@iadr]

Very well produced. It's so nice to see someone who doesn't absolutely blast music, and then the speaking is mumbled at a quarter the volume. I'd say that combination is true of just about every car repair video I watched this week, except yours and Jay Leno's. :)

[@jlh505050]

Great video. Clear explanations. Very helpful. You just saved a lot of people a lot of money.

[@water1051]

Excellent video with excellent advice & tips. Thanks for publishing.

[@alpinewhite]

Thanks again for this video. I replaced the fluid on my Turbo S yesterday. I was able to get 5 quarts out and was only able to put in 5 quarts. The pump worked great. What I did during filling was put a clean pail under the fill hole so that any fluid that drips out will be deemed "clean" instead of being wasted. The tranny now shifts so smoothly. It used to be jerky from 3rd to 4th when not accelerating hard. Now, it's all good. Even the 1st-to-2nd and 2nd-to-3rd shifts feel so much smoother. Thanks again for your Cayenne videos. And thanks for the tip on the cheaper fluid where we don't have to pay some $58 for the plastic Porsche containers.

[@alpinewhite]

Update: I drove the Cayenne a bit more and still occasionally does a hard shift into 4th but not as often as it used to.

[@wesleyhjamesjr.4455]

This was very helpful, took my cayenne GTS to the dealer this weekend for headlight repair and I asked for an estimate for a transmission service YIKS $1200.00 I'll be doing this my self Thanks for the video.

[@unggrabb]

@Mikeッ there are better things to spend money on than throwing it out the window. And if you do it yourself, you know that it was properly done.

[@SERVITE888]

Thank you for your knowledge

[@elcolin_]

Thanks for making this video!! I wish someone would make a video to show changing the Cayenne transmission fluid lines and/or cooler. I need to see what sizes and direction the flow is because I'm interested in splicing in an aftermarket inline magnetic transmission filter. Can't hurt! Also installing a few extra strong tiny magnets to the inside of the pan in addition to the 4 there from the factory.

[@wilcat375]

love all your stuff! very helpful

[@frankh9529]

Very helpful but some details are confusing. How did your wife go through all the gears on a lift that has the car sit on the tires (from what I can tell)? Also: you first put about 4 quarts in, then driving through the gears while further filling until it oozes out - I get that. But did you end up refilling all the fluid (8-9 quarts) during this process? I didn't see it. What did you use to clean the magnets and to clean the oil pan? Thanks!

[@grahampickard3325]

Love your Cayenne workshops. Helped me loads.

[@DIYDanCars]

Thanks Graham! Happy to help!

[@hackyou360]

One of the best diy repair / maintenance how to‘s I‘ve ever watched! Keep on doing your videos, they‘re great!

[@DIYDanCars]

Comments like yours keeping me doing this! Thanks!

[@ausgedgallagher]

Great Video! - @ 11.30 Yes, I often add fluid until it's draining out my fill hole :-)

[@colinaglae2605]

Thanx Dan for the transmission fluid, change video !!

[@DIYDanCars]

No problem Colin!

[@bigald6052]

Another great video Dan!! Thank you for taking the time to show us how it is done. With your help I’m keeping up with my maintenance on my cayenne turbo s. I heard you could use Amsoil trans fluid as it is Toyota/Aisin rated. Keep up the work and always look forward to your videos. Love your 928 series.

[@DIYDanCars]

Thanks Big Al! No problem!

[@bobthebarber]

Great DIY. Thanks. 👏🏽

[@vdubing01]

Awesome video. Thank you. 👍

[@GKTV1]

Im at 75k miles & my 08 Cayenne is at the shop now getting all the fluids change except the engine oil. did that already!! Transfer case, transmission, front & rear differential.

[@juhokorkeamaa6800]

Hello, I got a 2008 turbo s, do you know can i change gearbox oil same way how you do or do i need to go some car service where they flushes gearbox? You got realy good videos 👍

[@ericm333]

Any tips on cleaning the head lights. Thanks kindly

[@jeremy339]

Could you post a video of how to do the same with a 2013 Cayenne S (958)? There is only one plug on my transmission pan. I find your videos extremely valuable.

[@BurtonNayman]

I’ll second both of Jeremy’s comments. You’re videos are very helpful, and anything about 958’s would be greatly appreciated!

[@victorperez-ll4qu]

Hi thank you for share this video, I have a question, can I use this fluid for Audi Q7 2007?

[@gjpapad]

awesome diy video

[@Likeclubmusik]

Hi.Thanks for this video. Is this fluid by Aisin still work good in your Cayenne? or you recommend to use fluid by Porsche?

[@donaldrowan5443]

I have a p0335 crank sensor error, I was wondering if that could cause the car to shift hard 2 to 3rd gear is very rough, I did the whole transmission change and have ordered a new crank sensor to put in. I think I saw a kit for 6 solenoids and was wondering if I should do whole process over and change them. What are your thoughts?

[@HeuerCalibre12]

I own a 2011 Cayenne Base and I am thinking about doing this service myself. Is there a capacity chart that tells you how much it hold empty? If so I was thinking of buying another transmission pan, installing a barbed type of drain valve to thread into the place of the drain plug, use a vacuum pump to pump X amount of trans fluid into the pan and when enough fluid have been filled based off the capacity close the valve and leave it in place of the drain plug. Do you think this could work? It would definitely make for easy filling and draining if there was a open and shut valve in place.

[@ronengelman7432]

Would you happen to know where the immobilizer control module is on an 05CS. And how to use the code to turn off an immobilizer?

[@hostyproduction6776]

Thank you. Veru usefuk video

[@Liveforeever]

Hi is it the same procedure for a 2010 cayenne 3.0 diesel with an 8 speed auto and also did you use a fill hole adapter to refill in the video or did you just stick the pipe in as normal at an angle?

[@kissalex2286]

Great video Dan

[@DIYDanCars]

Thanks Alex!

[@trimish6551]

Do I do the same thing on porsche panamera diesel 2012 8 speed automatik transmisson cant find som videos on the internet ? Thanks for a good video link ;)

[@user-gy3cs9wl3g]

Great video first class info , try doing that on the ground without a ramp 😭

[@512TXSDIY]

This is the kind of person I would want to purchase a used car from. Well done.

[@DIYDanCars]

Thanks! I get that a lot. "This is the kind of person I wold want to purchase a used car from." :)

[@512TXSDIY]

DIY Dan I assume I can use that same Type 4 fluid in transfer case? I assume yes.

[@redbeardsgarageandvlogs4058]

hey dan i have a 2004 cayenne 3.2 v6 base model. would this be the same process?

[@spikerama]

Hi Dan, you don't remember how many litres, or quarts rather you put into the transmission do you? Just want a rough idea how how much I need to get. Cheers

[@dmitryalekseev6676]

Hi Dan. Superb video, as all the other ones are! Quick question though: did you think of draining the AFT cooler as the posrche manual suggests? Not sure with it is worth doing at all, as it'll give just a tiny bit of extra fluid out of the system. Cheers.

[@DIYDanCars]

Hi Dmitry, I didn't drain the transmission cooler, but then again, I didn't wait until 160k miles to change the fluid as Porsche recommends. I can only imagine what that fluid would look like if someone waited that long. Yikes! Good luck!

[@ikramfender]

Hi, I have a 2013 touareg, and has milage about 67,000 km rough 42000 miles. I planned to perform the ATF change. I was quoted for 50 dollars for VW brand oil and 14 dollar fora ZF brand oil. However, when searched I didn’t find any ZF brand oil. Have you heard of any ZF brand oil that is compatible with the transmission?

[@adelalruwaili8993]

Thank you for the information, I have a Cayenne S 2011 and I will be doing the trans oil change. I was wondering if the oil that you used is used for the 2011 version.

[@DIYDanCars]

I have no idea. I don't own a 958. Sorry!

[@rexstone1429]

I would love to buy his old cars. I bet all of them are in tip-top shape!

[@DIYDanCars]

A nice couple from Virginia purchased my 05 Cayenne Turbo and they will take very good care of him.

[@cristianaquino4431]

great video DIY Dan! question, would Toyota WS fluid work? since it's an upgrade fluid from T-IV.

[@berczigabor]

WS is not backwards compatible with 3309

[@mazinalshaheen2931]

Hi brother,,, my question was about cover valve gaskit scraws how need ft pound,,, notice my car porsche cayenne turbo 2009,,, thanks Again to you

[@emanekaf4107]

so you keep adding fluid until it starts pouring out, then turn on the engine and cycle through the gears spending at least 4 seconds in each gear until the pan reaches 104 degrees. then keep filling the fluid until its pouring back out of the filler hole? i hope i got all the steps right, i just wanted to confirm i have it all right before i attempt this. how long will the car stay at 104 degrees usually? does it have to be exactly 104? if it starts to go over, do i just turn off the car to get the temp back down? do you use any sealant when reinstalling the gasket? sorry about all the questions, but it kinda daunting

[@paulreyes07]

Hello my gts transmission starting to leak on me without any cause @64K miles. do you think its my gasket needs to be replace since i have not done any work on it yet? thanks in advance

[@bartofilms]

Thx for these helpful posts, Dan. Wondering if the trans, t-fer and rear dif. are the same on the '05 Touareg V8? Do you think thread-locker compound is a good idea for one or both of the plugs?

[@DIYDanCars]

No problem! The differential fluid and transfer case for your Touareg should be very similar to my Cayenne. I didn't use any thread-locker on mine and I don't remember the shop manual calling for it either.

[@aresmatthew]

Owner for CTT 2006 Owner for 9 years Brother 🙋🏻‍♂️ This exactly as my DiY works so far🤣, but he missed out 5 section such as Airmatic system, Door Lock, Audio System & Drive Shaft Bearing & Rear Strut, But, i m still Respect all his DiY job 👍👍👍 We Malaysian Should learn from German Peoples👍👍👍 #support DiY#

[@DIYDanCars]

lol! Nah, I got bitten by the Bose amplifier failure too, but I was lucky to never have problems with my air suspension and drive shaft bearing. 955 series Cayennes have terrible reliability and I'm glad I got rid of mine! I'm too old to be dealing with this crap.

[@volodymyrg9300]

Hello can I use toyota transmission oil in my 2010 Audi Q7 TDI CATA. transmission oil change ?

[@mazent8084]

Thank you do u have any solution for my car cayenne turbo V8 4.8L 2009 all ready run Over 285k

[@cammedramprocharged4927]

I got a macan S due for a PDK flush how much fluid is needed you think and I will be doing this by myself so there is not going to be a helper

[@CarsGadget]

Will this type 4 oil apply to 2017-2018 model with 3.6L engine?

[@lerymiza]

Very helpful body!!!!

[@alphonzodavidsonjr2688]

Thanks for the video? I’m planning out my transmission fluid change now. My question is about the pump for the fluid. What pump brand and the hose is used? What supplier for the pump? Thanks

[@DIYDanCars]

The answers to all of your questions are in the description. :)

[@aleksanderbrasha4602]

I have Porsche Cayenne 2008 model but it has a sound after a pass 60 mph/h it can be because is time to change transmission fluid ?

[@chriscanon4891]

Great work Dan. What was the fluid replacement you used? Thanks!!

[@DIYDanCars]

Thanks Chris! Did you skip through the video? Because I spent a few minutes at the beginning of this video talking about the fluid I used.

[@liviooliveira5184]

Hello Dan, great cayenne videos. I see all. I take my cayenne to the mecanic because I don't have elevator and now when I put drive the car gives a big "kick" and noise but run good. When I put neutral or park their is no kick and noise like before except when I put drive Mode. The mecanic don't now whats is wrong. Can you help please. Thank you. Keep doing greats videos.

[@DIYDanCars]

Have him check the valve body. Early Cayenne had issues with the valve body. Do you have an 03 or 04 Cayenne?

[@liviooliveira5184]

@@DIYDanCars I don't now. I have to check with him. My cayenne is a 3.2 V6 2004.

[@exhako]

Thanks for the video! How often is it recommended to change the transmission fluid in the Cayenne 2006? I don't see in the service book.

[@DIYDanCars]

Personally I like to drop the pan and change the filter every 60-70k miles on my vehicles. I don't think Porsche has a service interval on the transmission fluid.

[@exhako]

@@DIYDanCars - Thank you Dan!

[@soukkarabd6238]

Great video. Thank you for sharing those valuable information. But i have question please. I recently got my first cayenne S 2006 none turbo. The transmission shifting very good and there’s no delay when changing the gear. But sometimes i feel when it’s downshifting to the 3rd speed jerk a little bit . Only in downshifting. The car has 200k km on it and I don’t know if the transmission fluid has been changed before. Do you think it’s safe to change the fluid? . A lot of people might have different opinion on changing the transmission but if it’s your car would you change the oil or not ? . Many thanks in advance and hope to hear for you.

[@HomeWalkVirtualTours]

I’ve heard this is likely the valve body at fault, it’s the same on my cayenne and doing a search will show it’s a common issue on that transmission. On mine it’s when it gets warm, fine when it’s cold but then it comes in and sometimes sounds and feels like someone has a hammer in the gearbox.

[@eric_b_3975]

Great video Dan as usual. Question, I’m assuming this procedure works for the 2008 Cayenne S can you confirm?

[@DIYDanCars]

Hi Eric! Thanks! Unfortunately I don't know if this procedure will be exactly the same for your 2008 S. It should be very similar though. My shop manual only goes to 2005 so I am unable to verify. Sorry!

[@tachikaze7]

Is this the same procedure for the Cayenne 958 v8 as well? Unfortunately, I cannot find a video on that model year.

[@DIYDanCars]

I have no idea. I don't own a 958 or have a shop manual for one. Sorry!

[@wallythorson6208]

Great Video Dan. When you are at the stage where you are filling the transmission and cycling through the gears, I assume you are keeping the brakes engaged so you didn't drive off your hoist. Are you then shifting the transmission using the tiptronic through all 6 forward gears as well as park, neutral and reverse? If you do this with the brakes engaged do you run any risk of stalling the motor in the higher drive gears, or does the torque converter keep you from locking things up with the engine. Just looking for a bit of clarity for when I do this on my Pepper. Do you need to rev the engine at all, or just keep it at idle while cycling through all the gears and waiting for the fluid to warm up.

[@DIYDanCars]

Hi Wally. Thanks! Correct. I have my foot on the brake and I'm taking the gear shift lever and cycling through D, N, and R making sure to spend about 10 seconds in each gear. Keep cycling through the gears a few times and you should be good.

[@wallythorson6208]

Thanks Dan!

[@mazinalshaheen2931]

Hi Dan I have 1 question About cover valve scraws how much tourqe wrench need to tight it,,,, thank you

[@hallkbrdz]

8 Nm or 5.9 Ft Lbs for the transmission pan screws

[@mazinalshaheen2931]

@@hallkbrdz thank u very much brother

[@niepce38]

Thanks @DIY Dan - Does this procedure applies to 958 V6 300cv (2010>2014) ?

[@DIYDanCars]

I don't own a 958 and have never worked on one so couldn't tell you with certainty if my procedure for the 955 would apply to your 958. Maybe the below link might help? If you do end up changing the fluid please let us know how it goes. Good luck! rennlist.com/forums/cayenne-diy/1018243-958-cayenne-diy-changing-atf-fluid.html

[@niepce38]

@@DIYDanCars Thanks a lot Dan, indeed the procedure for the 958 is a bit different.

[@uleule136]

Awesom tutorial m8... I got a question Is it similar to change the vw touareg 04 transmision fluid or its different..txh

[@DIYDanCars]

I have no idea. I have never changed the fluid on a Touareg. Sorry.

[@uleule136]

@@DIYDanCars oh ok thanks :)

[@williamwilliams5351]

They are the exact same! Thus, the same process of draining and filling! Same transmissions on both the Porsche Cayenne and Volkswagen Touareg! They are both made by Volkswagen!!

[@DIYDanCars]

@@williamwilliams5351 The transmission in my Cayenne Turbo is made by Aisin, not Volkswagen. Perhaps the Touareg uses the same transmission? But I never checked, since i don't own one.

[@uleule136]

@@williamwilliams5351 yep buddy i changed it and they are the same. But thanks for the info :)

[@gged]

Hi I was just wondering do you shut the engine off when you hit the 104 temp and the fluid is leaking out then you put in the bolt do I leave the engine on are off ?

[@DIYDanCars]

No, do not shut off the car when it reaches 104 temp. You will want to Install the bolt while the car is still running.

[@jetfuel79]

Dan, did you use new fill/drain plug seals or just re-use the old ones?

[@DIYDanCars]

Are you talking about the copper washers on the fill and drain plugs? If so, I purchased new ones.

[@gjkMN]

@diydan when doing the final fill and running the gears, are you going between reverse and drive the entire time, or cycling through those gears a few times and then leaving it in park and waiting for the temp to rise? I've done the change, and my test drives would indicate I've either got too much fluid or too little, and I can't figure out which.

[@DIYDanCars]

For the initial filing process I have my wife run through all of the gears(PNDR) until the transmission won't take anymore fluid. Once it won't take anymore fluid, it becomes a waiting game until the fluid reaches the desired temp. Fluid should star oozing out as you get closer to the desired temp. I thought I had explained all that in the video?

[@gjkMN]

@@DIYDanCars I should have been more clear, I was asking in the context of doing the fluid change alone; could I cycle the gears, put it in park, then go fill until it oozes out and finish from there? But, I did recruit my wife and tried a second time, doing it like you and having her cycle gears continually as I filled. My test drive is, again, resulting in a weird grinding noise. At 10-15 mph going up a steep road, and sometimes using throttle while going around a corner

[@gjkMN]

@@DIYDanCars coming back to report I figured out what happened, and it is not good. I didn't have a fluid pump on hand, so I made one out of a chemical sprayer that I had laying around. Of course I made sure to rinse it out very well to clean it of all past substances. Unfortunately, after draining my fluid and dropping the pan, it was apparent that there was some left over water in that pump that I didn't get out, because there was a thin foamy substance on the bottom of the pan, and a little in the transmission itself. It seems this is a pretty serious problem, any suggestions for a remedy? Do I need to have a shop flush it, am I in for a complete rebuild?

[@mjg1979]

@@DIYDanCars Love your videos, but you should be more consise on the "going throught the gears". I'm was trying to figure out how to run the tiptronic through 8-1, P, R with someone under the vehicle. PNDR makes MUCH more sense!

[@wawa168]

Maybe stupid question. wouldn't the fluid come back out when you pump to fill it in from the fill hole?

[@ryanfay1]

Each gear like in tiptronic mode or like each shift point drive reverse park?

[@DIYDanCars]

Cycle through drive, reverse, neutral, and park.

[@77777778230]

thanks

[@DIYDanCars]

No problem!

[@flunul]

I guess it's the same procedure on the 957?

[@bugnautica-lo9ng]

Hey I have an 06 cayenne turbo I’ve been told transmission fluid changes can amplify problems for bad transmissions my trouble is occasionally it shifts hard and shifts at a really high rpm almost redline but only when your flooring I’ve heard spark plugs can do this what do you think should I try a transmission fluid change I have 110k miles and no engine light and everything seems normal and Porsche says that you can do 155k miles on the transmission fluid any ideas?

[@DIYDanCars]

I would start with a fluid change, but it sounds like you might have a bad valve body in the transmission. Unfortunately, this is another common Cayenne problem that is more prevalent in the 03 and 04 model years. Good luck!

[@jeremy339]

My 2013 958 Cayenne S is a bit different, I cannot locate the fill plug. There is only on plug located on the bottom of the pan, any suggestions?

[@DIYDanCars]

Never worked on a 958, so I can't help. Sorry!

[@jeremy339]

Do you have to run the engine while shifting gears and adding additional fluid? Thanks man great video. I’m preparing to do this fluid change.

[@DIYDanCars]

Thanks! Yes you do! I show this part at the end of the video.

[@johnvo2443]

@@DIYDanCars How do you actually shift the gears while the engine is on? I've tried to shift using both the steering wheel and manual shifter, but it only will toggle between 1st and 2nd gear.

[@DIYDanCars]

@@johnvo2443 By shifting, I mean cycling through P, R, N, D while keeping your foot on the brake.

[@johnvo2443]

@@DIYDanCars ahh...I thought 3-6. Gotcha! Excellent Video. Keep 'em come'n. I'm doing brakes next!!! Thanks and loved, "those Porsche guys sure can be funny!"

[@DIYDanCars]

@@johnvo2443 No problem! :)

[@workandpleasure3980]

Have you had any issues with lost communication in the gear selector?

[@DIYDanCars]

None. So far mine hasn't given me any trouble.

[@ashleyzyss8880]

Will it give you any kind of light that needs to be reset after you do the fluid

[@DIYDanCars]

No.

[@edmondirizarry9109]

Are there any differences when changing the fluid for a 2008 Cayenne GTS?

[@DIYDanCars]

Not that i'm aware of, but don't quote me.

[@BeardAxeMcAxeBeard]

Dan, will the information be applicable to a 2010 panamera? Thanks

[@DIYDanCars]

Your 2010 Panamera uses a different transmission than my 2005 Cayenne Turbo.

[@BeardAxeMcAxeBeard]

@@DIYDanCars thank you. Bringing it into the shop. Not doing that myself. I can feel a slight rumbling when it shifts at high rpm. I hope it's just dirty or low fluid. I'm not sure it's ever been changed and at 99000 miles

[@aresmatthew]

Did Well

[@sideskraft]

Thanks for sharing your experience. It appears that you were able to drain about 2/3 of the fluid from the system. I assume getting the remaining 1/3 (about 4 quarts) of fluid from the cooler and torque converter would be a major process? I'm wondering if it's possible to hook up a compressed air line to either the return or suction line and "blow out" the remaining fluid?

[@Paulo01111]

just stumbled onto this from utube algorithm, so sorry if it's too late. You can drain all of it (ie flush it) by disconnecting the (return) fluid line from the cooler. Then just add more fluid until new fluid comes out of the hose. You'll end using about 12l of fluid in total.

[@Liveforeever]

@@Paulo01111 hi do I need a fill adapter or can I just stick the tube in at an angle like in the video, I can't tell if he's used an adapter. Thanks

[@Paulo01111]

@@Liveforeever Hi BMW6e63, look at this links, he used a fill pump with a bent neck. I use a similar one it makes the job much easier.

[@Liveforeever]

@@Paulo01111 thanks for reply, I've had a look at mine and it's just got a single 5mm Allen plug to drain, how do I go about refilling it? , it's a 2010 3.0 diesel BTW not sure if it's a 955 or 958 although it definatley isn't like the 2003 models from the tail lights

[@Paulo01111]

BMWm6e63, I think you will need a screw in adapter for filling (using the same hole, search the 7P Touareg forums for links to buy the adapter.

[@suvijakengr3374]

Could you please tell me that how to make a anchor pipe?

[@DIYDanCars]

Mine came with the fluid pump I bought. Link to the fluid pump is in the description.

[@adrianmihai8952]

Hello Dan, How many liters of oil were needed?

[@DIYDanCars]

I mention the fluid requirements at the 40 second mark.

[@yruhatin100]

I have been thinking of trading my Cayenne TT for a while due to poor downshift to 4th gear. I can't even sell it because of that. The rough downshift issues happen only in automatic mode, never manual, and only once the tranny is above 185F. I am gonna try this as instead of taking the $2000 trade-in offer from CarMax. I love the Cayenne TT acceleration and can't really part with it.

[@DIYDanCars]

Have you thought about replacing the valve body? That should take care of your harsh shifting. RevMax makes a re-manufactured valve body for the Cayenne that has received a lot of good reviews from other enthusiasts. I heard the job isn't that hard to do either.

[@yruhatin100]

@@DIYDanCars I knew about replacing the valve body and how expensive it is. I did not know that it could be a DIY job. That's why I am trying the cheaper and easier solutions first. Thank you for all your very useful Cayenne videos. You're saving me a lot of money.

[@ajcash146]

Same concept apply to the base model 06 cayenne ?

[@DIYDanCars]

I wouldn't know. I don't own one.

[@geenupe]

according to amazon the transmission fuel filler you have listed does not fit. Will this be correct filler for the cayenne 2008?

[@DIYDanCars]

Interesting... I used that same part for my 2005 Porsche Cayenne Turbo. I'm pretty sure all 2003-2010 V8 Porsche Cayennes use the same filter.

[@geenupe]

@@DIYDanCars thank you

[@optimusprime5181]

Hey guys please tell me if statement made by my mechanic that it’s best to leave the tranny fluid as it is if the fluid was never changed before. The car is a Cayenne 2008 Turbo with 230000kms on it. Shall I insist on tranny fluid change or not bother? I am afraid they will do it but blame it on me if the tranny behaves worse than before. There is back n forth knocking sometimes between 4th and 5th gear at moderate speeds and with 6th gear even at highway speeds. At 6th gear it happens only sometimes. Any comments and ideas welcome. Thanks

[@CarlosValdez-nu4gn]

Any issues with the toyota fluid a little nervous before I do it

[@DIYDanCars]

Why would I have issues? The Porsche fluid is repackaged Toyota fluid. :)

[@rondawilliams5662]

I wish I had your skills to do all those beautiful things to my cayenne unfortunately it’s worn down bad.

[@DIYDanCars]

Thanks, Ronda! Even I couldn't keep up with all of things that kept breaking on my Cayenne and sadly I sold it. Unfortunately, the Cayenne just isn't a well built vehicle from Porsche. It's a phenomenal machine to drive when its working, but poorly built.

[@hellbent7066]

Is this the same transmission as the PDK transmission in a 2010 Turbo Porsche Panamera? And is the procedure the same? That's what I have and I'm about 10k miles past due on fluid change and starting to panic. Last question may be stupid: What stops the fluid from backing out of the fill hole while you're pumping it in the fill? Thanks.

[@DIYDanCars]

No! This is not the same as a PDK transmission! The Porsche PDK transmissions use a totally different fluid and have a different fill process than my Cayenne Turbo. I recommend you get your car into the shop ASAP for a fluid change because PDK transmissions are not as forgiving as a Tiptronic transmissions.10k miles over? Yikes!

[@hellbent7062]

@@DIYDanCars so it seems like you're saying you a PDK transmission fluid change is not recommended for a do-it-yourself job? Well, that sucks. I have the Piwis tester and my own shop but I don't know the procedure. Ok, I'll get it to a Porsche dealer repair department ASAP. Thanks.

[@vguitarman]

Heads up to anyone attempting this job. Get. The. Pump. I used a cheap hand pump and it was a freaking nightmare. Made the job way messier, took much longer, and hugely frustrating. Just get the pump.

[@johnvo2443]

I also bought a cheap pump...terrible idea...I should have manned up and gotten the good pump right from the get-go.

[@miketurco5282]

Great video Dan, I need to do this soon. Should I also do the rear diff and transfer case fluids at the same time?

[@DIYDanCars]

Hi Mike, Thanks! You don't have to do them at the same time, but if you haven't changed them yet, I wouldn't wait too long to do it. Changing the differential and transfer case fluid is easier than doing an oil change. Very simple service to do. Good luck!

[@garrettf4435]

Yes, I did the diff and transfer case at the same time because I was already under there. It was quick and more simple than the transmission.

[@BuhlzI]

Is it safe to assume that a Touareg TDI procedure would be similar? Both are made by VW

[@DIYDanCars]

I have no idea.

[@anonymous-xm9zb]

Yes, if you have 2009 to 2010 TDI should be same. I replaced my transmission fluid on my Touareg.

[@mazinalshaheen2931]

Hello, I have a Porsche cayenne turbo 2009 and I have 220k kilometers on it, and I'm hesitant about changing the gearbox transmission fuel, cause Its been there for the entire 220k kilometers, I'm afraid if I change it the transmission will get stuck and won't shift anymore. Do you have a solution?

[@DIYDanCars]

I wouldn't touch it.

[@mazinalshaheen2931]

@@DIYDanCars thank you,

[@ilusionvisualeffect]

torque porsche cayenne s 2005 please

[@amgkit1351]

I hear its a risk to change fluid if it not havent been done at all! Curious to know how have your vehicle been running since!?

[@DIYDanCars]

I put another 30k miles on it after changing the fluid without any problems and then sold the car. It all boils down to having someone competent do the work. Sadly there are a lot of people who don't know what they are doing and it can cause thousands in damage.

[@niepce38]

I advise eveyone to use plastic gloves. ATF chemicals are dangerous for your skin.

[@timekeeper5275]

I agree. Good advice.

[@niaditmas]

are the wheels moving when you cycling thru gears?

[@DIYDanCars]

Heck no! If they were, my car would fall off the lift. "With the foot on the brake cycle through the gears" is what I said on youtube.

[@niaditmas]

Ty I was confused .

[@DIYDanCars]

@@niaditmas No problem!

[@stewmeat9261]

what kind of lift / rack is that

[@DIYDanCars]

Direct Lift. I love it!