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Checking and Topping Up Transmission Oil



Checking and topping up transmission oil








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Fill only with oil approved by Porsche.

Preliminary work

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

Checking and topping up transmission oil - 6-speed

Checking and topping up transmission oil

Warning
Risk of scalding from hot oil


- Let the oil cool down

- Wear personal protective gear (goggles, gloves)

1. Unscrew oil filler plug.





Filler plug

2. Insert angled wire hook (shop made) 00000 through the filler opening and check oil level. The oil level must be 2 to 3 mm below the filler opening, otherwise oil must be added.





Oil level in the transmission

3. Clean oil filler plug and screw in with a new sealing ring.





Subsequent work

1. Lower the vehicle.