Porsche Cayenne Engine Diagnostic & Maintenance Guide (Porsche Cayenne 955, 957, & More)

[@sidneycrisonutube2]

I bought a 2003 Cayenne S brand new. Today, May 2022, it has 122K miles on it and it looks and runs like new. It has had all the required maintenance from Authorized Porsche dealers up through 110K and twice since then by a high end Porsche Performance Shop. This is the best running, most reliable Porsche I have ever owned. Prior to the Cayenne I owned a 914 and two 911's. All were great running cars. The 911's needed more TLC but overall I have only had three cars since the 1970's. All three were Porsche's.

[@fcpeuro]

Good taste, Sidney!

[@rafgomez333]

Your videos are the best on the entire internet; very detailed, thorough and well made.

[@530ericthomas]

What a great way to help bring confidence to those purchasing some of these great vehicles that really just need some elbow grease and love. These platform overviews help bring insight and confidence to those who want to purchase/wrench

[@fcpeuro]

Thats the goal Eric Sampson! Not to scare people away but to just help make informed decisions. Glad you're enjoying them thus far.

[@betogallegos5835]

4.8 N/A… the best engine ever built it is a hard rock 😊

[@Russeroo]

Best engine made even better with the twin turbo’s. This isn’t and never will be a 911 track car. The turbo will always be the one to have. GTS is a great vehicle, it just can’t match the turbo though.

[@DKarGarage]

​@@Russeroo 6speed manual gts ,prove me wrong

[@blanketyblank5022]

@@DKarGarageit’s sat on the driveway. Same engine….with TT. Started with a 2013 GTS, loved it, just wasn’t fast enough to excite. Got a turbo instead. Did however give a nod to the GTS rear by replacing rear lenses on the turbo for GTS lenses as Black/black leather/black wheels

[@64syth76]

FABULOUS presentation. I have a 955S and had the cylinder scoring but recorded the block to 4.8 with Nikasil liners and with a Gemballa upgrade the vehicle drives like new and goes like a stung cat. The presenter is amazing.

[@indianadave8881]

recorded the block?

[@garbear420]

Same, what is recording the block??

[@Ryskyguy]

@@garbear420I think he mean recoated the cylinder linings

[@DorkusesInJapan]

This guy is a cayenne god. Would be great to hear about the Diesel engines.

[@amracer7517]

One of the most useful videos for the cayenne 955/957

[@johnathonmcalister6645]

Just took my 957 on a trip across the USA (Denver to Kentucky and back) - and then found this video when I got back. Thanks for the wonderful, detailed info - I'm very happy to report that I don't see any oil consumption between changes. Now if only I could find that pesky emissions control vacuum leak...

[@PremkumarsamuelMoto]

Simply Superb. It’s a True Confidence Booster for guys who wants to put their hands on an older Cayenne. Thanks 🙏

[@VersaceVJC]

The 955/957 Turbo and S have the same block and cylinders that are NOT coated in any way. They are made out of Alusil. The difference definitely are oil squirters, but the crucial thing in both angines are the warmup phases. The problem occurs as the pistons and block do not expand at the same rate when starting cold, that is when 90% of scoring occurs. At the same time the oil film could get washed away by the petrol injected into the combustion chamber and itself being rich (warmup phase!) and it is a recipe for scoring. The cure is oil change every 5.000 to 7.000km and at every cold start, leaving it idle before driving away for at least two minutes in the summer and twice that in the winter.

[@andrewm8357]

Indeed, frequent oil changes is key. But it is much better to get in, give it a few seconds to move the oil around and then drive off and warm it up under *light* throttle and load. This will still allow adequate warm up time, but the additional piston speed and thermals will help to progress the car through the "cold start" and "just started" fuel enrichment periods. The longer an engine runs at idle, with no load, the longer it will stay cold, and the longer the ECU programming will continue delivering excess fuel. Gasoline is a great solvent, and a horrible lubricant. Letting the car warm up longer than it takes to put your seatbelt on is no longer the best regimen due to these things.

[@VersaceVJC]

You want to expand the materials as slow as possible, that’s why you should not start driving it immediately after a cold start, at least the time (approx. 35-60 seconds) at which the RPM-s are a tad higher.

[@rencikz]

Webasto is here to help you.

[@joshthomas2536]

Well this is easily avoidable for me because I warm up all my cars regardless of block and internal materials or weather

[@Nick-b7b9s]

If Mark Zuckerburg was a mechanic😂

[@wadesautoresto1450]

Love these platform overviews!

[@fcpeuro]

We love that you love these platform overviews Wade's Auto Resto! Many more to come !

[@krshultz]

As someone who's considering taking the plunge, this has been super helpful. Many thanks!

[@joshpinchuk7061]

I have a 2012 VR6 manual 135,000 miles. My PCV is making a noise sort of sounds like a solenoid activating or a windshield wiper. If the car is running I can't pull the oil cap off. I also have a bad lifter in the third or 4th cylinder. The car doesn't consume any oil, and my gas mileage is fine, and no check engine light. Oil temp around 190, and pressure usually 3.2 bar. Other than the ticking from the bad lifter, the car seems fine. Is my PCV valve bad? Did it contribute to the lifter going bad?

[@antonioguzman5793]

Your explanation and precise details are OUTSTANDING, I have never subscribed on KZbin to anyone .I have subscribed to your Web Page, Your professional manner and maintenance recommendations are very note worthy, and allow people to understand why its important to follow your lead. Sincerely Thank You I am now a fan .

[@ocmacman17]

Dude, you left out the EGR valve problem which I have right now on my 4.8L CS

[@toothferrin]

I love how thorough you guys are 👍

[@fcpeuro]

Thanks Matt we just want to try an cover and share everything we've seen/learned by selling parts for these cars over the years!

[@sanfransiscool]

You explain it so well that I really appreciate all the detailed information you have given. It would be great if there were subtitles to make it easier to understand while listening because English is not my native language. :) best regards.

[@michaeljohncox3898]

Easily one of the best KZbin videos I have ever watched. I ambin the market for a 3.6L Cayenne and this video was extremely helpful.

[@fcpeuro]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@prabeeshsidhu]

Did you end up buying one!

[@HarryFromTheNorthSide]

`i own a 955 cayenne s. i get about 360 to 390 kms/100 liter. Ive spent 8 grand a year gas and ive owned it for 10 years, i spent around $80000 on gas on this truck over my time owning and driving it.they are nice suvs for offraoding ,very good in the winter,and has pretty good handling for a heavy suv.i love this model and will keep buying newer models in the future.

[@ODMIJ084]

Wow terrific video. Very informative. Really enjoyed it and hope to see more videos like it in the future

[@asaditron]

This is a great resource. Any similar FCP Euro resource for 958 Cayenne?

[@GHOST-im3xh]

God bless you for this videos about the Cayennes! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!! How much I learned from you thank you! I have a 957 GTS with 84k km by the way 🙂

[@fcpeuro]

You're very welcome, Royce! Really happy to hear you learned something! GTS, nice!

[@cbbbbbbbbbbbb]

I've been going through all of your videos and articles and they are super helpful. I just picked up a very high mileage 2006 Cayenne S (200k+). It was immaculate inside, and it's service history is extremely well documented. The engine and transmission have been serviced, but are there things I should be looking out for? I know the wiring can go bad, as well as the potential for the cylinder scoring. Not sure what, if any, preventative maintenance I can do now to keep this beauty running another 200k miles!

[@l4game]

Hi! How's your Cayenne holding up after these 8 month? Any significant breakages?

[@cbbbbbbbbbbbb]

@l4game not great actually. Had a coolant leak which destroyed the seal between the engine and trans. Well known issue but, I haven't had the time or willingness to spend as much money as needed to fix it with other stuff going on in my life. Pretty bummed but, there we are.

[@dreadog6425]

This is exactly the reason I got rid of my Cayenne S. You pay 85K and never stop replacing parts at great expense. My F250 is 16 years old and NO significant problems and parts available quite easily

[@briancorrigan5350]

It's as if the accountants over-rode the decisions of the engineers. Longevity and reliability were compromised for the sake of saving a few pennies.

[@extrememike]

Thanks for putting this video. This is a great way to familiarize with the potential problems and issues one may face when buying a pre owned Cayenne. I am considering a 2014 Turbo. Looking forward to researching more.

[@michaelschmitt9366]

I am officially obsessed with building a first gen over lander… thank you!

[@fcpeuro]

Welcome to the club!

[@deemo2075]

Amazing video, and you're a great host. Many thanks!

[@fcpeuro]

Thank you, Dee!

[@petermaro3490]

Great video thank you! Am still puzzled though what was the idea of putting plastics on the things that would be exposed to higher temperature?

[@RedondoBeach2]

FCP Euro, this video is excellent. Thoughtfully packed with great information.

[@trailforger]

Amazing video. Could you film one for the Touareg V8 FSI 2012?

[@tmac4jesus]

Well I hope I never have to use this guide but thankful to know it is here. Great job!

[@RJ-jb6lf]

Very informative and professionally presented. I am thinking of getting a 2014 GTS and these videos have been very helpful. Thanks!

[@fcpeuro]

Glad you like them R J

[@LEMONSTERPLAYSPUBG]

I’m not handy with a car but you explain it so well, it gives me confidence lol😅

[@fcpeuro]

You can do it!

[@scubasmith]

Best information anywhere. So thankful you make these.

[@fcpeuro]

Glad you like them!

[@fadyNUFC]

Amazing i have a 4.8 and this is so helpful…

[@c.jwilliamson9247]

I appreciate you ..looking to buy an 08 turbo S ..the information giving is giving me great insight into what I am about to into ..

[@slasher9883]

I see why these cars depreciate so badly. What a nightmare! Excellent video FCP Euro, very thorough and informative.

[@fcpeuro]

They are still a great bang for the buck Sasha the Slasher, just may take a bit of wrenching to get it right!

[@slasher9883]

FCP Euro completely agree, for an advanced DIYer buying parts off you guys, they make a lot of sense. If you are paying shop labor/parts prices they make much less sense. I would happily own one as I can fix it myself, but wouldn’t recommend to someone paying shop labor rates.

[@512TXSDIY]

@@slasher9883 You’re probably right :-/

[@captainkai9989]

great video, but surprised you didn’t cover rear shaft center bearing support failure, and options for drive shaft replacement

[@miketurco5282]

Another great video! Keep 'em coming!

[@fcpeuro]

Lots more to come Mike Turco!

[@7spower998]

Nathan, thanks for the great review. Btw, 0:53 It's a VR6, not a V6. The VR6 - Verkürzt Reihen 6 - Shorthened Inline 6. Two different engine architecture altogether.

[@pacheraaquatica87]

Wow you really know your Cayenne stuff! Excellent video. Worrying me even morr though about buying a 955 Turbo because Porsche recommended services every 20k miles or 24 months. This probably should have been shorter and has multiple knock on effects on repairs.

[@vdubing01]

Awesome info. This will help me keep my 957 base on great condition. 👍

[@smartdoctorphysicist3095]

Hi thank you for your insight on the Cayenne.

[@DL30Creations]

OK just did my first oil change on my 2006 Cayenne S Titanium with 4.5 non turbo and was told, read and saw where 5W-30 was recommended for my vehicle and from previous change the decal under hood was 5W-30. Valve cover gasket is beginning to leak a little as I am smelling it burn on my manifold and a very small wift of smoke under hood on driver side occasionally only. Also need to change my coolant tank as it is cracked and leaking. Already had the coolant pipes and Tees replaced before I bought it. Still for what I paid well worth my investment.

[@taydencornish]

Amazing content, you should do a video on the v6 tdi

[@alexlivefeeds]

great info for any Porsche cayenne owner current and potential, please do the video about the cardan shaft rubber and solution.

[@lotsoftorque3632]

Great video!

[@alexmorales2449]

Thank you for this video now I'm much more confident in my purchase.....subscribed.

[@jeffwebster7911]

Love all the info you provide us. Keeps us informed ..

[@godzla69]

The best ever guide to porsche cayenne. Very thorough, except for one thing.... I guess it's considered the redheaded step child to the cayenne family, (just an expression) but where is the diesel model? I wish you. Could do an add on to the video covering these models. You did such a great job!

[@fcpeuro]

We love that you enjoyed this guide! We do have plans to cover the Diesel model in the future. Keep an eye on our channel for those videos!

[@christianlozano5684]

2008 Cayenne S.. The starter does it’s job but the engine has difficulty starting right away and I’d like to send you the sound that it makes

[@matthewkirby5394]

Did you fix? Mine has started doing the same

[@HamidRHariri]

This was so, so helpful. Thank you.

[@jackprick9797]

Are the coolant pipes easy to identify as aluminium or plastic when inspecting a vehicle?

[@bretthaddy9697]

Omg thank you so so much GREAT information

[@fcpeuro]

You are so welcome, Brett!

[@cameronpack6908]

Question? The coolant barb connection at min 16:00, Could you just put a standard hose clamp on it? Why is glueing it preferred? I am shopping for 957 turbo since I have always wanted a cayenne and will finally be selling my boring and reliable cx5 for one of these beautiful machines.

[@nelsongarzon1896]

I love it, very clear information.......Thank you.

[@adventurouscampers]

Very good video !!!!! I feel like I am in the school !!!!! can you tell me please what model is the best to buy ??? 3.2 or 3.6 ??? thank you !!!!

[@Patrickorwa]

Do the Touareg second /third gen.

[@pakistanf1]

Loved the video, very detailed info. I just got my 08 Cayenne turbo with similar issues. 1. Warning Chassis system, i believe because of this warning i also cant go into sport mode either. Air Suspension works perfectly fine when it comes to lifting or lowering the vehicle. 2. Had a burning oil like smell coming from front driver side which turned out to be a small leak right behind the left wheel, under the left side of the engine area. I also feel some heat from that side while im driving. Any idea what these could mean?. I mean the suv has about 260000km on it and still drives like new. All pressure and temperature on speedometer gauge seems fine.

[@thomashumber9762]

GREAT AND INDEPTH- JUST HOW IT SHOULD BE!

[@ruikosta5764]

Hello thank you for the video this week I will buy a Porsche 958 turbo what should I look for

[@raygeorge5809]

Lovely and informative. Been working on 12 valve VR6's for a long time and I have encountered all the issues spoken of however no experience with the V8's but I believe I can handle most issues spoken of on them.

[@giovannihernandez2557]

I got an issue on mines is there anyway you can possibly guide me on it

[@prabeeshsidhu]

@@giovannihernandez2557vr6 issue? What is the problem?

[@Landofsmiles999]

Simply outstanding

[@Comoestas586]

Great video! When should I consider a timing chain replacement on the 4.8?

[@jason7500]

Hello. I am enjoying your content and I am doing some homework by watching. How do you feel about AMSOIL products? I very recently picked up an 08 Cayenne Turbo. That is right at the 100k mileage mark. I didn't pay much for my 957, being that it was a sold at auction do to a theft recovery. The 22" wheels are pretty beat up, 1 is cracked. I purchased some 18"s that came off a '19 Macan. Found that I needed adapters that I ordered through Eurowise. I grew up in the 80's reading the car mags, and being in love with 911s, and the Incredible 959. I am very excited about owning this car.

[@fcpeuro]

We love to hear that you are loving your Cayenne Turbo! We also have one in our company fleet and are releasing a fun series on it later this week! Be sure to keep an eye on the channel and let us know what you think!

[@mazent8084]

Thanks for the video is very helpful, I have a question tho, I own a 2009 cayenne and there's something annoying me, you see when I go over a speed bump the car feels so stiff is that normal or do I have to check something?. Thanks again

[@edwinabel1827]

Thanks so much love from India

[@db1jdm]

The volume on the background music makes it hard to tell whats being said

[@cengeb]

I don't understand why people keep claiming not to follow the mfgs spec on oil changes, 10K is fine, all highway with good Syn like Liqui moly ,Motul, Total, when they have mfgs specs...i have never had an oil related failure in any car ever, Since 1987, my 17+ VW audi products, never had oil issues , when following mfgs time frames...Why would the mfg tell you wrong info on oil change intervals? 10K on all my last 4-5 VW GTI, golf R, not ever a problem, all well over 100,000 mile no issues, 147,000 on a GTI, heck one VR6 Jetta GLX went 316,000 fun miles, and that was back when syn wasn't used,that was 7500 change intervals vw spec, current 2019 R 50,000 fun reliable, never even uses oil between 10,000 mile changes, majority high speed highway driving

[@maisonguinot6421]

Good tuto. All my thanks

[@TheKal2919]

Great video

[@joseopao]

Can you do a diagnostic & maintenance guide for the 970 Panamera?

[@fcpeuro]

We can add it to our queue!

[@joseopao]

@@fcpeuro 🙏

[@kingturk3918]

BRYAN . every video i watch talks about chronic coolant leaks . On the 2004 porsche cayenne .V8 4.5 ltr. Now i own a chevrolet and those engines are built on heat suffeeing and keep blowing oil coolers. So i added a external oil cooler .and stopped the problem. Im just thinking there must be a way to fix the coolant leaks and the plumbing the factory has made as a chronic issue. Maybe air vents on bonnet and decent plumbing fabrication for coolant leaks. So amny videos saying the same thing. Obviously if coolant is not cool.it will heat engine to a stage where loss of power and pinning noises will be created over time in the engine bay. I have seen the fix issue plumbing made to take place of the factory made version. I still dont have hope in it . There must be another way of fixing this issue without cracking from heat .

[@kevinflanagan4975]

As always, great information thank you.

[@PierrosGarage]

Awesome video, very thorough.

[@mariusmcleod2487]

Just of something i recently purchased a 2004 955 S with the 4.5 v8. I have noticed sometimes it takes a moment or two to start after say the engine being off for two or three min's. Could that be a symptom the ignition coils on their way out the door ?

[@charlieboylol527]

Great video ,thanks

[@binoymathew5413]

Any carbon buildup problem in the direct injection 957 engines? As this is a common issue for Audi engines, as opposed to the port injected 955 engines?

[@Captain-Awesome]

Nothing on the Diesel Engines? Oddly I came here looking specifically for that Engine. I am kicking around the idea of a over landing Rig.

[@789ghost342ghost]

Hi what was the last year manual transmission was produced thanks

[@sodtom]

How common are tandem vane / PDCC pump failures on Cayenne Turbos? Assuming replacement is not that easy.

[@tyablo]

cast iron sleeves are common repair on 4.5l engines and the problem never occures again

[@mazent8084]

Hi thank you for Video & explaining,, boss I have question my porsche cayenne turbo 2009,,, gear box oil run over 262k do u have solution,, thanks Again for Video,,, mazin ksa

[@iwishiwaswrongbutimnot517]

Will u do the same series for the 2011 to now?

[@desreux1]

Great information, thanks for sharing. Can you tell me if the high pressure fuel pump from a 2009 Turbo is compatible with a 2009 S? I know they are different numbers, but wondering if they are interchangeable. Thanks!

[@mongkholanurakdanthai449]

My Cayenne s hybrid had an issue when I was waiting to turn, looking around at the junction then when it was all free. I could not move forward and needed to re-started the engine again. Likely to be 1-2 times a month. Please advise what is needed to check.

[@Drumheros]

Can you guys do a video on the 958 Cayenne?

[@davidvandavidsen9568]

Hey guys from FCPEuro, I have a 957 Cayenne GTS and since last week the failures P1372; P1351; P1353 and P1354 which means Valve lift control bank 1 and then for zylinder 1;2 and 4 🙈 the idle is very roughly after few minutes running. What do you think could be the problem?

[@greyphantome2617]

Could you please confirm if the current model (9YA) v8 suffer from glued plastic coolant pipe issues? And do you know the engine code for the v8?

[@KRAM-zb2vc]

Would ceratec friction reducer help with preventing bore score ?

[@fcpeuro]

It will definitely help reduce the chance as increasing the moly levels will only allow for more protection.

[@charlieboylol527]

I’m looking to buy a Cayenne,I do about 5000 mls a year and would like a V8 2009 model what one would you recommend I live in the Uk ,thanks 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@sujanbhai51]

HAS REAR MAIN SEAL LEAK. The car currently drives but runs lean. Check engine light is on because of that. Has loads of new parts however. New turbo, intake manifold, battery, and timing chain. Hood latch recently snapped but can be opened with a long screwdriver do you have any idea to fixed this problem

[@stuartyaxley5308]

Why do I want one even more now.

[@orxannsib6670]

How much coolant (premixed) is needed for a full change? My car is Porsche Cayenne GTS 957.

[@fcpeuro]

Hi Orxan, you can find all that information here: info.fcpeuro.com/porschecayenne955#tab-cayenne-gts-08-10

[@clintwade6734]

is there anyway to know if the coolant pipes have been upgraded on a cayenne 04 4.5lt

[@siddhantnayak2021]

Can you do a video about 2010 and after Cayenne’s?

[@robertrao107]

I HAVE A 2003 CAYENNE C 58000 MILES ENGINES SEEMS FINE HOW MUCH 2x Liqui Moly MoS2 Anti Friction Treatment SHOULD I USE AND I HAVE SOME LUSAN STABIBZER.Also do u know how to fix a a cayenne that the key will now come out if u put the into gear the key will not come out i have to turn it to the right on geta pen and put in the little switch in the ignition i geta put car in P position to get the key how i know there is a switch int the shifter what is the fix for this thanks

[@ONELIFE29]

Good afternoon I have a question regarding my 2011 cayenne s my engine light come on for mass air flow sensor but I look everywhere I can’t see it or find it could u tell me have u see any cayenne with this issue

[@piotrwozniak9141]

If You would want to buy the most relieble Cayenne version - which one would You buy? The 3.2 VR6 or the 4.5 Turbo (or the facelift versions)?

[@fcpeuro]

VR6 is tried and true Piotr

[@piotrwozniak9141]

Thanks for sharing Your knowledge :) Just maybe 1 more clarification - would You recommend the older 3.2 or the new direct injection 3.6?

[@nothingtoseehere5760]

Many Many Thanks!

[@fcpeuro]

Most welcome!