2011 Porsche Cayenne S / Atf top up.

[Ndx]

Hi Guys,

2 months agoo wife run over an animal ... racoon

poor guy.

Not much damage to the car thank God
he dented in the transmission cooler

replaced the AT/cooler with new Porsche part.

There was about 1/2 to 1quart of ATF in the cooler, so i lost that much.
Transmission is running fine even when cold.


There is no dipstick, there is special hole at the bottom to fill it.

Went to Porsche got 1liter 62$ rip off ( Its VW part next time I will go to VW and save money )

but this ATF is Made in Canada

Transmission is 8 speed AISIN is it ok to top it up with this new ATF I'm sure that this is different then factory fill, Should I be concerned.

Thank you

 

[double vanos]

The owners manual should indicate what trans fluid should be used. Make sure what's in that bottle you have is the same spec. Beings as you bought it at a Porsche dealer, it should be fine. Unless the parts person sold you the wrong fluid....

 

[Ndx]

its right fluid no doubt but still not the factory fill.
Maybe i should just not top it up and just do a full flush when I hit 60k?

I assume that the amount that im short will not cause issue ... still plenty left in there

Manual says life time fill no spec.

 

[JHZR2]

I'd add it. Then change out at 60k as planned. I'm assuming she won't hit 60k for a while.

 

[Ndx]

yeah 60k is long away ..

I guess after all it has to be compatible.. I will rent a lift and get it added probably after new year.

 

[kschachn]

I'm not sure I would make that assumption if I had that car.

Originally Posted By: Ndx
I assume that the amount that im short will not cause issue ... still plenty left in there

 

[Ndx]

I'm just looking at this from practical side lets say 1 quart over pan size is very little ...?

either way its been cold below 0C here no issues shifting so its not causing any issues.

 

[901Memphis]

I would probably add the missing quart now. That's just me. If the quart of fluid is that expensive how are you going to afford the full flush? I imagine your going to use Amsoil as its probably cheaper.

 

[Ndx]

I will buy it directly from VW bet at least 50% cheaper.
Amsoil does not make compatible ATF.