When to check the oil level in a Porsche Cayenne?
Make sure your engine is cold when you check the oil in your Cayenne. Otherwise the dipstick will read slightly low. In addition to checking the oil level, you also want to look at the condition of the oil when you have the dipstick out. If the oil in your Cayenne is dirty or smells like gasoline, you probably need an oil change.
When did I Buy my 2012 Porsche Cayenne?
Bought my 2012 S in Sept of 2016 with 45k on the odometer. Bose, 18ways, dubs. Researched local mechanics to see if I could purchase my own parts for installation and there are many former dealer mechanics that understand the logic. Have replaced all filters, and front pads with rotors just to be sure. Change my own oil (you tube).
Is there a recall on the 2011 Porsche Cayenne?
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increasea the risk of a fire. Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cayenne S Hybrid, and 2012 Panamera S Hybrid vehicles manufactured April 26, 2011, to August 2, 2012. The fuel injection system may leak.
What to do if your Porsche Cayenne Fuse has blown?
Switch off the load with the defective fuse. Open the fuse box lid. Remove the corresponding fuse from its slot using the plastic gripper in order to check it. A blown fuse can be identified by the melted metal strip inside it. Replace only with fuses of the same rating. We recommend that you use genuine Porsche fuses for replacement.
Is the 2012 Porsche Cayenne reviewed by Edmunds?
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What makes a Porsche Cayenne a sports car?
Porsche’s PTV Plus torque-vectoring system sends more power to the outside rear wheel when cornering, helping the Cayenne track truer to steering input. When combined with active suspension management and dynamic chassis control, the 2012 Cayenne feels like a lightweight sports car instead of an SUV.
How much horsepower does a Porsche Cayenne Hybrid have?
The Cayenne S Hybrid combines acceleration comparable to that of the V-8-powered Cayenne S with the efficiency of a V-6, according to Porsche. It teams a 333-hp, supercharged 3.0-liter V-6 with two electric motors and a 288-volt battery pack for a combined 380 hp and 427 pounds-feet of torque.
What kind of ECU does a Porsche Cayenne need?
It requires 93 octane like all Porsches, so if you live in an area where 91 octane is the highest available, the ECU will not nearly give you the acceleration performance that this car could give you. Reliability has been relatively poor. At 35K, it needed a driveline transfer case and controller as well as a sunroof controller.