GEARBOX (Gear Set) OIL CHANGE DIY for PORSCHE MACAN S (2015)
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This video describes my DIY process to change the oil of the gearbox/front axle compartment of the PDK transmission. This is not the PDK clutch oil change.
Oil Currently in Use: Redline MTL
Disclaimer
This is a DIY on my own Porsche Macan S. This video only serves as an illustration of my own experience performing DIY maintenance and is not meant to be used as guide or instruction on how to change or repair components or fluids in your own vehicle.
If you want to do your own DIY, use the repair manual as a guide or seek professional expertise.
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Just realized that you are the legendary Santirx from Macan forum. I want to thank you for all the useful information you provided about the timing chain cover oil leak. I really learned a lot from your posts.
Wow… thank you. I don’t know about legendary, but I try to help as much as possible…. 😊. Hopefully you subscribed to the channel as I will be creating more content. Thanks for your support!
@@porscheDIY
You are a legend in our eyes lol, you gave me confidence to tackle many of these projects without feeling overwhelmed. I have a question about spark plugs replacement, what is your take on the type of plugs for the replacement? In terms of brand.
@@MrNanah38 Thanks! Your words mean a lot!
Bosch 7432 double platinum are very good. Please confirm fitment before buying/installing, but they are good. I got the APR Iridium spark plugs in mine and they also work well.
6 months later and still finding useful content here 🎉 cheers 😂🎉
Thank you as a Macan owner! I always come to you First
Any time! Thanks for your support!
I have 155k on mine and I want to see if I can make it to 200k.
@@MrNanah38 Yes! Go man! I have the same goal. Maybe when I get to 200K, I’ll shoot for 300K miles. Good luck!
Hello Santirx, today I did this job. I drained only 3.3 litres, which I find odd. She was on level ground. Refilled to the brim at 3.7 litres. I was hoping to get 99% of the 4.1 out of course, any comment on these figures? Regards.
This is fine… the 4.1L I listed is dry fill…3.3 to 3.7L sounds about right for wet fill…. apologies for not clarifying that… I will clarify in the description. As long as you filled it back to spill on a leveled surface, you are fine… it would be good to check level again at some point.
hello.. Santirx.. I recently purchased a used macan and your diy videos have been so helpful. with your videos ive done; my engine oil change, transfer case oil, pdk oil and thought those were all the oils and have just now come up on this were there are two more fluids to change, Gearbox and Rear Axle oil. are these actually the last oils to change? Anything else about these that we should know.
Yes, gearbox and differential rear axle seem to be the ones you haven’t changed yet. As far as lubrication is concerned, these are it. Now, you also have the brake hydraulic fluid that you might want to flush, if you are not sure when it was done last. You might also want to change the coolant, if you are not sure either. Then, that’s it.
@@porscheDIY Thank you!! are there specific types of oils for the gearbox and differential? how many liters for each? Next project I have lined up is brake replacement including all 4 rotors, pads and sensors.. which I’ll have your videos on them queued up.
@@eddielloret4670 For the gearbox I used Redline MTL for last replacement. For differential I used Liquimoly 75W90 GL4+ for last replacement. I also used Redline MT-LV for the transfer case and Liqui-Moly 8100 DCT for PDK transmission fluid.
Hi, can you do a step by step engine mount replacement video, unfortunately the manual has it for 4 cylinder engine and not the 6. I'm currently changing the steering gear and I have access to the engine mount so It's a good opportunity to change them. Thanks ;)
If I ever have to work on this, I will certainly record it. Stay tuned by subscribing to the channel… thanks for watching!
As a 4 cyl owner the steps are the same, except that the transmission mount needs to be removed to access the drain plug
Great video, thank you for sharing your knowledge. I just did my 16 Macan Turbo and it only drained and filled 3l. The car was level. Do you have any idea why it was so much lower?
@@lalala12345678900987 The filling capacity I show in the video is the dry filling capacity (4.1L), so it will take less oil when you are actually changing the oil. As long as you used the filling methodology I show (waiting some time in between short fills) and then seeing oil coming out of the fill port, you should be fine because the oil should be at appropriate level. If you are concerned, drive it for a while, then open the fill port and check if oil is still coming out. If not, fill again until it comes out… it should not take that much oil at that time.
@@porscheDIY Thank you. You have been a very valuable resource, please keep it up with the videos!
@@lalala12345678900987 Thanks for your kind words.
I notice in this video, you use WHT 005 282 as the drain plug while other tutorials use WHT 003 487 -- any opinions now that this video is 2 years old?
I bought both plugs hahaha
The WHT005282 shows as drain plug and the PAF003487 shows as the fill plug. I’m not sure why they have different numbers, but they are both M22x1.5, so to me, they are both the same.
Do you have them now? Do you notice any difference?
I had no issues.
Thank you for the DIY. I am planning to do this service on my 2021 Macan GTS. However, that oil on FCP Euro is listed at $88/L...sounds unbelievably high. Do you specs for the oil (weight etc.)? FCP doesn't list any. I'd like to find alternatives.
Thanks for watching and for your support. For gear set I’m now using Redline MTL for FINAL DRIVE OIL - FRONT and it’s been very good as an alternative to the Porsche gear oil.
www.redlineoil.com/find-products-for-my-vehicle
www.fcpeuro.com/products/manual-transmission-gear-oil-redline-83522-50204#fitment
@@porscheDIY Thanks for the quick reply! That's the same oil I use in my M4's manual transmission. Great to hear that's an option for this use as well! I will get that. One more question if you don't mind. Where do you find part #s for your Macan? Using your DIY videos, I plan to do a full transmission service (w/ both filters+gasket), transfer case, and rear diff service on my wife's GTS (it has 42K miles and none of that has been done yet). FCP lists some of the parts from your Macan as compatible with ours but not others and I want to find the equivalents. For BMW, we have sites like realoem to find part #s. Anything like that for Porsche?
Hello! How often does transmission gearbox oil has to be replaced? clutch oil is every 40000 as I know
Normally every 100K miles. I’m doing the clutch every 20K miles. The gearbox, every 40 to 60K miles. I always follow factor of 2 (divided by 2) from mfg recommended frequency, which is designed to get you past warranty.
thank you!@@porscheDIY
Hi, I recently changed the clutch side oil (6 litres) which has to be done every 60,000 km. No change period / maintenance interval is indicated on the transmission side, would you also replace it at 60,000? And I think there should be 4 liters in it. It appears that no filters need to be replaced. And if I'm right, the transfer case has been filled separately again, which has just been replaced and refreshed in my case. Regards Roel
I did my gearbox side oil replacement at 100,000 miles (160,000km). Probably better to do this every other transmission fluid change (every 120,000km). No filters on this side. The transfer case is different and separate. I have chosen to replace the transfer case fluid every 40,000miles (60,000km) at the same time I replace transmission fluid.
I have an indy mechanic who works on these cars and repairs a lot of PDKs and DSGs. He recommended the following:
- clutch oil change every 40k miles +filter
- other side every 60k miles
Good day sir, I own a 2018 macan sport edition with the base engine. Are the fluid specs the same as your 6 cylinder? I am not sure if it is a different pdk/gear set for the 2.0l engine.
I believe PDK is the same, and transfer case as well. I’m not sure about the rear axle differential. That may be different.
The new oil looks as dark as the old oil, is this correct? Was there any metal shavings/flakes in the old oil? Thanks
The new gear oil is darker than other type of oils, but you can see the difference between the new and old oils. No visible shavings or flakes. I unfortunately didn’t do oil analysis on it, but plan on doing it next time.
Thanks for watching, and subscribe to the channel, so that you can stay tuned to future videos…
Is this the “gear set oil” change? I just serviced both trans filters and I realize this is also there?
Correct. This is the transmission Gear Set and Front Axle Differential oil change (they share same chamber), as you see in 0:27 seconds of the video.
@@porscheDIY Thank you I meant to message you saying I saw it! Your a good man!
How much fluid do I need for the “gear set change”? Thank you!!
The fill quantity and the OEM oil part number you need is in the video, 0:16 seconds or the video.
how many litter of transmission fluid and brake fluied does a 2015 2.0 macan need? Anyone can help?
All Macan variants use the same PDK transmission, so, the fill quantity for the clutch side of the PDK is about 6.5 liters of fluid (if you remove pan and replace internal filter). It is about 5.5 liters of fluid if you don’t remove pan. This is not the video for clutch fluid transmission replacement, you can see that video here: PDK Dual-Clutch Transmission Fluid and Filters replacement - Porsche Macan S 2015
th-cam.com/video/W-1JpAB2g0Y/w-d-xo.html.
For this specific video you are commenting on, this is the gear oil for the gear side of the PDK, and the fill quantity is about 4.1L of gear oil.
All these values come from the Macan workshop manual.
For the brake fluid, there is no set fill quantity. You do what is called a bleeding process to fill the brake hydraulic system. You keep filling and bleeding until there are no bubbles coming out of the system…. PDK Dual-Clutch Transmission Fluid and Filters replacement - Porsche Macan S 2015
th-cam.com/video/W-1JpAB2g0Y/w-d-xo.html
As always, if you are asking because you intend to do this as a DIY, please consult a professional if you are not sure.
This clearly was NOT a DIY... It was ASMR!!! I was literally falling asleep listening to it.. Thank You!!! lol
Haha… Thank you! If you haven’t done so, subscribe to the channel for more ASMR content…😊
@@porscheDIY Crap!! Thought I did.. My apologies, Sir. I will do so, right this second.
Do you have any videos of the transfer case removal?
No, I don’t.
Where did you get all the service manual info? I've tried googling it but I can't seem to find what I'm looking for or the website looks a little questionable and I don't want to give them too much of my money. Do you have a website that you recommend buying the service manual from? Thanks in advance
I got it from a Macanforum.com member. You can ask there.
Is there a MOTUL equivalent or a Porsche brand gear oil?
No. I actually moved away from Motul altogether. For PDK gearbox and transfer case, I’m using now Redline. For engine oil, PDK DCT fluid and rear differential, I’m using Liqui-Moly. I can provide you the specific fluids if you like. Let me know. They had been very good.
@@porscheDIY Yes could you provide the specific fluid please
@@porscheDIY Why did you move away from Motul altogether?
@@healthimpactmodeling3096 Thanks for pointing this out. I added the “Oil Currently in Use” in the description of all oil change videos, where I wrote the specific oil I’m using right now. So, instead of writing them here, please refer to description of video. That way, it benefits everyone that may have same question. Thanks for your support and hoping you are subscribed.
@@healthimpactmodeling3096 This is a good question. It started when I purchased Motul DCTF high torque for PDK. First, they sent me bottles that have different color oil, and although they said it was just a colorant, I started to suspect something wrong. Then, when I started to look at technical information, realized that they changed the formulation and decreased the viscosity index significantly (meaning that the oil viscosity is now more susceptible to temperature changes). It was very different from OEM oil, so, I dropped it in favor of LiquiMoly DCT 8100. WHen I added LiquiMoly, I felt the PDK smoother than ever, smoother than with Motul. So, that convinced me to start moving away from Motul altogether. Changed oil in rear diff by LiquiMoly. Went to Redline on PDK Gearbox and Transfer Case. Then engine oil. I’m glad I did. Thanks again for watching and for your questions!
Thanks for the video 👍
Thanks for your support!
Does this take the same oil that goes into the pdk?
No. The PDK Fluid is double clutch transmission fluid, like Motul DCTF (this is the one I have now). This is a different chamber where you have the transmission gears and front differential gears. That requires a gear oil. I have now Redline MTL gear oil in mine.
@@porscheDIY Any reason why you switched from G-055-532-A2 used in this video to Redline MTL for the gearbox side? Thank you for the very helpful content!
I am thinking about buying one with low mileage do they have lot problems
I would recommend you do your research. There are known problems with Timing Chain Cover or Valve Cover leaking oil due to snapped aluminum bolts (a problem from factory that they corrected mid-2018). There are also known issues with transfer case, and Porsche had extended warranty to 7 years and unlimited mileage on transfer cases. In my case, I had the TCC issue with 2 specific bolts I was able to repair myself for about $30, the right tools and a little bit of patience. My transfer case had been rock solid. The other issues I had are more random but not general issues. I had one of the rear air suspension bags fail and I replaced it myself (need PIWIS for that). And also the thermostat failed, and I also replaced myself. Those had been my most significant issues. But I would say that in general they are very reliable.
Love the detailed DIY videos! Very helpful. Question: what size Allen wrench is used for the drain/fill plugs on the gearbox, the transfer case and the diff? Thanks!
Thanks for your kind words. I used a 10mm hex key socket.
Excellent. Thank you! I have all the materials for doing the transfer, gear set and diff oils on the way and expect to do those projects in about a week. Your videos are my go-to resource for those projects. Keep up the great work!@@porscheDIY
hey Santirx, you wouldn't happen to have made a video on replacing the coolant on our cars yet have you? Any tips (if you've done it already) on doing it? Do our cars have a pea cock valve? Thanks
I drained and refilled coolant before I started to make videos…. But, I had to replace my thermostat and in the process, I did this. You can see documented process in link below (there is a video I posted in that thread of someone actually changing the coolant in a 911…)…. the procedure is the same… I used vacuum: www.macanforum.com/threads/diy-thermostat-replacement-coolant-pump-replacement-macan-s-2015.178740
I don't know why you'd wear that watch while doing this sort of work...
I always remember to take my watch off when I finish…🙂
@@porscheDIY glad to see your 15 has a healthy amount of mileage on it and looks like it's in good shape. Your videos are a nice resource. I would do all these tasks myself as well and also use a Launch diagnostic and repair tool. Yet to use it on our Macan so it's nice to see everything should go smooth.
All healthy miles driven by me… I’m the original owner.
@@porscheDIY Nice! We have a 21 S. Really wanted carmine red and the old style center console with the buttons. One morning last fall the local dealer showed a carmine red S incoming, I figured it was a customer order. Called anyway, I was shocked when it was not. Placed a deposit that day and watched it roll out of the truck a few weeks later. That's my story and I plan on stacking the miles as you have, already at 15K
I sure wish you were my neighbor!
For sure, let’s be digital neighbors! Subscribe to the channel if you haven’t done so! 😊
@@porscheDIY Done ✅
this was NOT your cleanest job 🤣 send me ur address so i can send u a box of gloves.... u gotta change those cheap gloves OFTEN, it makes things soooo much easier to grab/hold/spin/not make a mess!! 😏 good video going to knock this out when my parts arrive 🤠 good engineer thinking w/the end cap!!
@@meseahunt is not real if you don’t make a mess here and there…😊. But thanks for the recommendations… they are not cheap gloves though…😂. Thanks for watching man! And good luck! Let me know if you have any questions…