Porsche Transmission Maintenance Explained

Porsche transmissions vary across model years but rest assured that all transmissions require routine maintenance beginning with inspections and internal fluid changes as detailed in the owner's manual. Be sure to review your owner's manual and schedule routine transmission maintenance when recommended.

Transmission Inspection

The heart of Porsche transmission maintenance is routine inspections and fluid exchanges at the recommended miles. You'll notice that the transmission needs an inspection at major service intervals. Be sure to discuss any transmission performance troubles with the service advisor for the best inspection results and accurate referral to corrective maintenance.

Porsche Transmission Fluid Exchange Services

The Porsche transmission has changed alongside its maintenance requirements over the years. Here is a Porsche transmission fluid exchange service overview:

• PDK Dual-Clutch Transmission Fluid Exchange
  Porsche models with the PDK dual-clutch transmission, such as the 911, Panamera, Macan, 718 Cayman, and 718 Boxster need a transmission fluid exchange service every 40,000 miles or 4 years. Service includes a certified technician installing the genuine Porsche OEM transmission service kit, visual inspection for leaks, and a road test check to verify the result.
• Manual Transmission Gear Oil Change
  Porsche models with manual transmissions need to change the gear oil as recommended approximately every 30,000 miles or 3 years. You will find this detailed in the model's booklet.
• Automatic Transmission Fluid Exchange
  We offer pre-2009 Porsche automatic transmissions the fluid exchange service needed, including genuine Porsche OEM automatic transmission fluid.