Checking Oil For Transfer Gear
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Porsche Cayenne, 2009 Porsche Cayenne, and 2008 Porsche Cayenne. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Hot fluid
- Danger of scalding
→ Let the fluid cool down.
→ Wear personal protective gear.
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- The vehicle must stand horizontally.
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The oil level can only be checked after the vehicle has been idle for 45 minutes.
The engine must not be started during this time.
- Unscrew oil inspection plug -A- .
- The oil level is correct if the oil reaches the lower edge of the inspection window.
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Use only oil approved by Porsche.
- If this is not the case, top up the oil. → Filling Oil For Transfer Gear
- Screw in oil inspection plug -A- with new sealing ring. → Tightening torque: 20 Nm (15 ft lbs.)