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Early PDKs - How long do they last ?
- Thread starter Ratattak
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I am Spartacus!
It was me who changed the gear oil at 8 years and 35k miles.
Reason? To put Millers Oils NT+ gear oil in there for increased lubcricity and reduced friction which also reduces wear and heat.
I had the oil tested as Millers offer that service for a small fee ~£30. The analysis showed that at 8 years and 35k miles the oil was out of spec and no longer fit for purpose.
I write a regular monthly column for Total911 magazine and the results were published in Issue 164.
In future I shall be changing my gear oil every 6 years.
Joe
It was me who changed the gear oil at 8 years and 35k miles.
Reason? To put Millers Oils NT+ gear oil in there for increased lubcricity and reduced friction which also reduces wear and heat.
I had the oil tested as Millers offer that service for a small fee ~£30. The analysis showed that at 8 years and 35k miles the oil was out of spec and no longer fit for purpose.
I write a regular monthly column for Total911 magazine and the results were published in Issue 164.
In future I shall be changing my gear oil every 6 years.
Joe
A friend of mine had a Cayman R with a PDK box problem. Despite trying every reasonable effort to get it repaired (out of warranty), nothing worked. The local OPC could do nothing to get a satisfactory solution.
He traded it in for a Cayman GTS with a manual box!
Cheers, Keith.
He traded it in for a Cayman GTS with a manual box!
Cheers, Keith.
MaxA said:
Hmmm... I bought it at 28k miles so can only speak to the 7k in my hands at that point which was 99% fun road driving.
I suspect much of the other driving was 99% fun road too based on what i know of the past owners.
I think this car was only a daily for the first owner who kept it for 3 months. Thereafter i think it was a high-days car for all.
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