Just got the car less than 1 week ago (my weekaverssary is this Saturday...lol), and want to get familiar with the normal behavior of the car. Here are some questions, maybe someone with the knowledge can chime in to educate me.

I am not showing any issues on the car, and (knock on wood three times) hope I never will. However, I want this info so I can keep an eye on behavior and maybe catch if it ever takes place on my car.

Thank you.



1. How quick does the air suspension compressor take the car from normal driving level to high mode (in seconds, as an approximation)?

2. Are there any air suspension messages/warnings I should be keeping an eye on? Especially messages that are not issues, but could be one later on.

3. What is the average distance in driving between getting message that oil is low? So from full until time oil level says it is low, how many miles should I expect?

4. PDCC - is there anything about this system to keep an eye on, other than the PDCC black reservoir fluid level at max? CH202 I believe is the proper fluid for this

5. What is the proper process to check power steering (PDCC) fluid level - engine off or on, hot or cold?

6. Suspension - so far so good, but how does your front end noises start manifesting? Does it typically start with lower arms, upper, bushings or links on sway bar? Anyone notice pattern in order of failure? I have brand new lower control arms, but from having CTT can say upper arms typically make a lot of squeaking noises.

7. Cooling system - any particular things to keep an eye on for this sub system? Other than making sure fluid level is at max?

8. PDK transmission - just got the car - no record of transmission fluid change yet. Recommend change? 59k mi. Didnt they say never needs changing fluid (lol)?

9. Sport plus/launch control - anything to stay away from in terms of using the system? I have not yet tried it, but want some info on typical usage, what to not do, ways not to do things, etc if I am clear here at all. Just want to ensure if I use it, i use it properly without speeding up of breakage.



Had other questions but cannot recall now. Will add if I remember. Greatly appreciate help.

 

1-Less than 5 seconds, need to do it for most curbs and parking stops.

2 Never have gotten one, but do not drive the car if you get one as you will ruin the air bags by driving on the bump stops and increase repair by thousands, get it towed on a flatbed for repair.

3-my '12 V6 never burns any oil in the 5K annual mileage, not one bar between changes.

6-Have not had any noise yet in 22K

www.rennlist.com maybe able to answer some of these if you do not get any answers here.

 

6-http://www.insanegarage.com/panamera-front-end-noise-winter-bushings/

This is another site that may answer questions

 

This is a well organized site with maintenance schedules for each model year.



4) PDCC & power steering reservoir replacement is a 60K mile service. Fluid type "CHF202"

5) Engine off and cold works. I don't think the fluid level changes that much when hot.

8) PDK fluid is a 60K mile service.