I am doing a PDK Filter & Fluid change as I am at 80k miles on my 2013 GTS. (Bought used so although it's early, I'm doing the filter now vs just a flush)
Does anyone have experience on the Vaico Brand vs OEM?
I've seen mention that they are the same, but want to be safe with this PDK.
Thank You

 

I bought and used the Vaico PDK Pan, 60K miles ago, for my 2011 PTT. It's been fine with no issues, and now it's time to do it again! I did not DIY. This time I'll buy from FCP Euro so I can get it for free, next time, at 180K miles.

 

Awesome, Thank You for the info... Happy to hear it's worked out fine for you. Guess I will stick with it.

 

I also bought from FCP Euro, so I can get a "free" one if I ever replace it. I went with OEM. Yes, the OEM is more expensive, but only $110 more. I was more than happy to pay the extra $110 for the peace of mind considering it is a once every 60k miles service and a used replacement PDK is $5k ~ $10k.

If you are replacing the pan/filter, you will need more than the recommended 8 liters of fluid. Mine took a full 10.

 

I had that exact same thought and went with the Genuine OEM as well...Figured it was a cheap "insurance" for the PDK...as you said, it's a small amount o pay considering the cost of the PDK.
Thank you for the heads up on the fluid...I have 9 quarts, so will get another to be able to top off

 

I am thinking to do PDK full service for my 2016 Pan4s, 73K now. Porsche FJ dealer quotes $1150 with 10% discount. In term of monitoring the temperature, do you use any diagnostic tool to monitor the temp beside PIWIS? PIWIS3 is $799 from VXDAX without the laptop. based on what I learned from other member in the forum, PIWIS3 clone from China is not Plug-n-Play with your old laptop. Durametric is useless.

FOXWELL NT510 Elite for Porsche? does it have temperature monitoring for Porsche PK and Tiptronic? I have another Porsche, I can use.

Many thanks for feedback.

 

I use iCarSoft POR V3.0 and it can monitor the fluid temps and is cheaper...Not sure if the previous versions do the same such as V2.0, but I suspect they might.
This tool has helped with Oil Reset, TPMS, other calibrations and Code checking...highly suggest it if you do any wokr on your car.

 

MANY THANKS ... My Durametric I bought it a few years ago it was $375 and has no TEMP monitoring ...

 

I have Duram's Bavarian Technic for BMW. I got a BMW Performance upgrade that included a DME swap. I couldn't do much with the car afterwards...

I believe the official seller on Amazon is OBDZON. Anyways I don't have any experience with iCarSoft I confess. But regarding Foxwell it is not equal to PIWIS BUT I got my money's worth just replacing the front left strut. You can check all the available functions here:

https://www.foxwelltech.us/support-fun-list.html

 

Here is info on PDK pan, bolts, torque, sequence...

 

Thank you so much, Dr.Ciaka. Yes, I pull this information out from Panamera Service manual as well, I am ready to GO. My durametric does not have temp feature, I need a Tester either PIWIS or FOXWELL or iCarSoft POR V3.0. Porsche charges $1150 for this work. Like to save $ by DIY.

 

A few/couple of notes. (I did not replace the pan with built in filter):

The drain plug spec is 15 Nm + 3 Nm. (FYI 15 Nm first, then 18 Nm last)

Before Porsche made tech info available only to shops, I got some instructions on this, and file is dated (2020):

Watch temperature of sump/ATF fluid until 40 C + 5C, (why not just say 45 C)?

Shift to P, turn off engine and wait 2 minutes.

Open fill plug and add fluid until "oil overflows".

Install new filler plug. When I opened up the filler after waiting exactly 2 minutes it was dripping out quite rapidly. I waited until it slowed a little and then installed the new plug, or did it get faster? (Sorry I forgot. Anyways I plugged it while it was dripping out).

I did not turn off the suspension control. I left all four wheels on Rhino Ramps, (a test of nerves/bravery). Because my driveway is sloped I used the active suspension to hopefully keep the car level....