How do I check the oil level on a Porsche Panamera?
How to Check Oil in a Porsche
- Turn on your new Porsche.
- Use the scroll button on the right-hand side of your steering wheel to the “Vehicle” folder.
- Click the scroll button to select the “Vehicle” folder.
- Scroll down to “Oil Level”
- Your oil level should be displayed on-screen.
How much is an oil change for a 2011 Porsche Panamera?
Porsche Panamera Oil Change Cost Estimate. The average cost for a Porsche Panamera oil change is between $521 and $540. Labor costs are estimated between $74 and $94 while parts are priced at $447.
What to do if your Porsche Panamera has a problem?
If your Panamera has mechanical issues that don’t appear here, simply drop us an email via the forms or pop-up contact and we’ll do our best to share a solution with you. Clicking on a problem for more detail. If you experience an oil level too high or too low message, be careful.
Where does the coolant leak on a Porsche Panamera?
Rear Engine Coolant Leak. The leak at the rear is much more of an issue. Almost all Panamera V8s experience a failure in a coolant hose connector at the back of the engine close to the firewall. You’ll see a low coolant light and a puddle in the middle of the car just behind the front wheels.
Where is the air pump on a Panamera?
These sensors detect the inflation/deflation of each shock, and can tell the ECU if the shock how much air is in each shock (so ECU knows if the suspension is stiff, loose, etc). Sometimes this is called the air pump. This compressor is located under the car, behind the rear differential, under a protective shield.
What to do when check engine light comes on in Porsche?
No matter the situation, when the check engine light comes on in your Porsche, we always suggest stopping by our service center so one of our knowledgeable technicians can properly diagnose and repair your vehicle. Our service technicians have the most up-to-date diagnostic equipment that can quickly read Porsche OBD-II Trouble Codes.
Why does my Porsche Panamera use so much oil?
The Porsche engines will naturally consume oil while you drive. Different driving styles and conditions will cause oil consumption to change. With the extended mileage between oil changes that manufacturers have opted for, it’s very likely the car will call for additional oil between scheduled service intervals.
What causes a Porsche Panamera to lose timing?
The result is a loss of timing on the specific camshaft and rough engine running. This sets a check engine light and fault codes for multiple items including camshaft position sensor, misfires and cam to crank timing faults. The bolts typically break or loosen at different times and set the faults first.
What causes Porsche Panamera to go into self protection mode?
The failure of the pump causes the coolant temp to rise rapidly and set engine overheating faults. The engine may also go into a self protection mode and shutdown completely. Typically this will occur when the car is sitting still for longer periods, such as bad traffic.
Can a coolant leak cause a Porsche Panamera to fail?
Porsche issued a revised version of the pump that does a better job of addressing the issue. A coolant leak can be deadly for any engine – overheating of the engine due to a loss of coolant, very quickly does damage that could result in a total failure and an engine replacement being needed.