It has been a year since I took delivery of my Porsche Cayenne Coupe. I thought the mileage would be low since I have two cars, but it has already surpassed 8,700 miles. Recently, a warning message popped up on the dashboard cluster indicating that an "oil service is needed."
It has been a year since I took delivery of my Porsche Cayenne Coupe. I thought the mileage would be low since I have two cars, but it has already surpassed 8,700 miles. Recently, a warning message popped up on the dashboard cluster indicating that an "oil service is needed."
I thought it was nice that the car, being a newer model, kindly reminded me about the engine oil change. However, I later realized this was just another one of Porsche's clever marketing tactics. I plan to address this topic in a separate post when I get the chance.
As you may know, purchasing a new car no longer comes with a service coupon for an oil change. Instead, you either have to buy a warranty service package that includes oil changes or pay for the oil change at an official Porsche service center, which can be quite costly. However, is the genuine oil significantly more expensive?
Not really. I use a popular Mobil 1 product. Given that, is there really a reason to spend extra money getting the oil changed at the official service center?
Instead, I decided to choose a product that aligns well with my driving patterns: high-quality synthetic XADO engine oil. I visited Motor Labs in Ilsan, a well-known business among car enthusiasts that primarily deals with "XADO" engine oil.
Now, let’s see how the process goes. First, I’ll remove the engine cover... then I’ll take out the still clean air filter. The air filter size for the Porsche Cayenne Coupe is quite large, and I need to replace the oil filter, which is a bit tricky.
To remove the oil filter, I need to take off the strut bar visible at the front of the engine bay. Now, let’s begin the main work. By the way, Motor Labs not only removes the existing engine oil but also opens the oil drain plug and injects flushing engine oil to clean the inside of the engine.
Since my car is new and this is the first oil change, I asked to skip the internal flushing. However, if the car is older or if it has exceeded the oil change period significantly, I recommend doing the flushing.
I also get to see the Cayenne Coupe's undercarriage for the first time, and the undercovers are quite thorough. However, is that cover under the engine bay made of carbon? The pattern is unique, right? Anyway, I’m not sure about that.
The last drops of oil are being pushed out using the air injector I installed earlier.
The new oil filter gets installed, and since I cleaned the filter cap beforehand, there won’t be any residual oil mixing here.
While removing the engine oil, they also perform a basic inspection of the vehicle's undercarriage and check the tire pressure.
Finally, they tighten it using a specialized torque wrench at the specified torque value. This step is important; if you tighten it too much, it could lead to oil leaks. Be sure to check this carefully.
Now, let’s start pouring in the XADO engine oil. Before replacing it, I turn the can upside down to ensure the metal treatment restorative agent mixes well. According to the XADO Korea manual, I should shake it well before pouring.
Once the oil is filled, they check the oil level using the latest diagnostic tools.
After completing all the work...
On my way home, even though I didn’t switch to sport mode, the accelerator response feels a bit quicker. Is it just a placebo effect? Anyway, I replaced the engine oil with the premium XADO oil, and added the engine additive, so my Porsche Cayenne Coupe should be healthier now.
I’ll drive it more and provide an update later. After about 3,100 miles, I should be able to tell if the viscosity remains consistent or if it has thinned out.
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