Tiptronic transmission oil change

[BirdDog]

Walshie - the Pentosin ATF-1 that I posted a link for -IS- the OEM fluid. It's what came in your transmission originally.

There are one or two compatible fluids (with numeric designations that I can't remember - one is listed in the 101 projects book) but I would only use the original stuff in mine.

Be careful. I think there is another Pentosin fluid that looks similar (same color bottle) with a similar name, but it's the wrong stuff.

The back of the correct bottle will have a Porsche part number listed (999.917.547.00) in the Meets and Exceeds section. The bottle also says it's good for 120,000km. Don't believe it!

I'm not telling you to change your fluid. Just offering advice based on my experience if you should decide to do it. Factor that in with what you are hearing from others on the forum before making a decision.

[Walshie]

Originally Posted by BirdDog

Walshie - the Pentosin ATF-1 that I posted a link for -IS- the OEM fluid. It's what came in your transmission originally.

There are one or two compatible fluids (with numeric designations that I can't remember - one is listed in the 101 projects book) but I would only use the original stuff in mine.

Be careful. I think there is another Pentosin fluid that looks similar (same color bottle) with a similar name, but it's the wrong stuff.

The back of the correct bottle will have a Porsche part number listed (999.917.547.00) in the Meets and Exceeds section. The bottle also says it's good for 120,000km. Don't believe it!

I'm not telling you to change your fluid. Just offering advice based on my experience if you should decide to do it. Factor that in with what you are hearing from others on the forum before making a decision.

Thanks for all the info. I have managed to get a great deal from a local porsche indi. They are going to do the whole thing for me for £86 + 20% vat (tax) so I have booked it in for that and a minor service at the same time, at that price I would be a fool to do it myself.
Thanks again for all your help and advice
Walshie

[Pigsypo]

Originally Posted by Walshie

Thanks for all the info. I have managed to get a great deal from a local porsche indi. They are going to do the whole thing for me for £86 + 20% vat (tax) so I have booked it in for that and a minor service at the same time, at that price I would be a fool to do it myself.
Thanks again for all your help and advice
Walshie

Just wondering if everything is still okay after the fluid change. what type of fluid did the porsche indi use?

[Walshie]

Originally Posted by Pigsypo

Just wondering if everything is still okay after the fluid change. what type of fluid did the porsche indi use?

Everything was fine after the change. I will check paperwork tonight to see what gluid they used.

[Walshie]

Originally Posted by Walshie

Everything was fine after the change. I will check paperwork tonight to see what gluid they used.

Hi pigsypo
Unfortunately the indi didn't specify what atf was used. Next time i am there i will find out.
Sorry i couldn't be more help

[tonythetiger]

Originally Posted by Walshie

Thanks for all the info. I have managed to get a great deal from a local porsche indi. They are going to do the whole thing for me for £86 + 20% vat (tax) so I have booked it in for that and a minor service at the same time, at that price I would be a fool to do it myself.
Thanks again for all your help and advice
Walshie

fair enough, but having just completed this last week. 2 hours under the car and 4 litres of ATF. it was fun, but you need a couple of things, including the filter, gasket of sump pan and a HUGE hex head socket for the drain plug...and you really need a parts washer to wash road grit and stuff before reassembly. I suggest replacing the pan screws, there are 21 of them and the heads get messed up from backing them out and reseating them. buy a set for the shop to replace before they do the service, it'll make it easier for them and you'll have peace of mind.

[Pigsypo]

Originally Posted by tonythetiger

fair enough, but having just completed this last week. 2 hours under the car and 4 litres of ATF. it was fun, but you need a couple of things, including the filter, gasket of sump pan and a HUGE hex head socket for the drain plug...and you really need a parts washer to wash road grit and stuff before reassembly. I suggest replacing the pan screws, there are 21 of them and the heads get messed up from backing them out and reseating them. buy a set for the shop to replace before they do the service, it'll make it easier for them and you'll have peace of mind.

Thanks for the tips. is your boxster manual or tiptronic? what's the mileage on the car? what tool did you use to measure the temperature of the transmission?

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by tonythetiger

fair enough, but having just completed this last week. 2 hours under the car and 4 litres of ATF. it was fun, but you need a couple of things, including the filter, gasket of sump pan and a HUGE hex head socket for the drain plug...and you really need a parts washer to wash road grit and stuff before reassembly. I suggest replacing the pan screws, there are 21 of them and the heads get messed up from backing them out and reseating them. buy a set for the shop to replace before they do the service, it'll make it easier for them and you'll have peace of mind.

Great advice. My car is up on the stands... and the ATF is on the menu.

What size are those 21 bolts, and from where did YOU purchase them?

Thank you.