Slow Guy

Curious, when does the oil light come on? Does it come on as soon as you get to the 0 bar (1 qt low) mark or is it well below that?

Just a suggestion but how often are you actually checking the oil from the dashboard controls? I think I would use that warning msg. as a last resort and not wait for it to tell me to check the oil.

My '06 has the dipstick, even though it has never burned any oil I check it about every 3 gas fill ups.

nycebo

It notifies me the minute that it hits 'low'. I check the oil measure every once in a while when I drive the car so I'm keeping an eye on it. And, consequently, I keep a quart of oil in the car at all times. I'm hoping that winter slows consumption somewhat but I doubt it.

rainmn60

Just put in my 2nd quart of oil at 1900 miles. Not feeling good about it!

EnigmaWmn

Quart # 21 - 932 miles at 14299 (after an out of state trip, 400 miles of non-stop highway).

My sweet, darling sales person told me to start contacting PCNA. "I'm so excited, I just can't hide it, tra la la la la la la la la la la la"

EnigmaWmn

Oh, and for the past two times, they can't measure the damn thing correctly. After topping it off, I'm still showing two bars down.

Mike in CA

By "they" do you mean the dealer? I stopped by my dealer this morning to have them check the oil level because at 2350 miles, including a 1000 mile road trip, it still showed "max" and I've added no oil since new. After the horror stories about V8 oil consumption I was wondering if my gauge was working. The point being, the dealer can measure oil level to the millimeter with the Porsche system tester; they don't need to use the gauge. Did they use this method? Is it possible your gauge is malfunctioning and oil is being added when already full, which would cause oil to be burned off? Seems they should be suspicious of the gauge if you can top off and it still reads low. Just sayin'.

BTW, not to make you feel bad but my level was down just 2mm; not enough to register yet on the in dash gauge so I'm basically using no oil. They said I must have been driving the car the way it was meant to be driven. Really.

EnigmaWmn

They = dealer. They be complaining about bringing back the dipstick, because they be confused about it themselves. They are also getting on my last nerve (the service department), especially when they wanted to charge me for reprogramming the key I forgot to take with me to my dealer in MD when the tail lights were replaced (oh why that thread got closed, I don't know ), until I said that I'll be eagerly awaiting for PCNA to contact me regarding rating my experience with them. Changed their tune immediately

ltc

To boldly go where Larry has been before.
Godspeed Pops.

P.S. Their bark is worse than their bite....or so I was told by Larry.

EnigmaWmn

Larry, I won't go into PCNA baldly. Leg-fur season is upon us, after all.

Oh, wait. You said boldly

Mike in CA

Sorry for your troubles; sounds like your service department isn't firing on all cylinders and not properly using the tools at their disposal. I'd still be suspicious of a gauge that reads low even after topping up. Godspeed indeed....

EnigmaWmn

Cheesus, you're all so serious with this "godspeed" stuff. It'll be fun. I promise

Slow Guy

All, wait correct that, most, no, many of the good threads get closed around here. We have to go to the 997 forum for the best.



So, do I understand you have to take BOTH keys with you when you get the TAILLIGHT assy replaced?? Did they tell you that up front?

Look forward to Mr. Divot's comments on this.

EnigmaWmn

Need both keys. Weren't told.

And please, let Miss Divot do the trolling in the 997 forums. We take our Cayennes here VERY seriously.

cab&coupe

Can't wait to hear the follow up (can see the headline now)... Pissed Off Pops Goes Medieval on PCNA.

WFBlue

What was your break-in regimen (if any)