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How to change manual gearbox oil on PORSCHE CAYMAN (987) – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Automatic transmission fluid : 50000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
PORSCHE CAYMAN (987) 2.7, PORSCHE CAYMAN (987) S 3.4 … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
PORSCHE CAYMAN (987) 2.7, PORSCHE CAYMAN (987) S 3.4 … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle
All the parts you need to replace – Gearbox Oil and Transmission Oil for CAYMAN (987) and other PORSCHE models
Automatic transmission fluid
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
HEX bit No.H17.
Impact socket №12
Torque wrench
Phillips screwdriver
Funnel
Oil drain pan
Fender cover
Replacement: manual gearbox oil – PORSCHE CAYMAN (987). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
- All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: manual gearbox oil – PORSCHE CAYMAN (987). Recommended sequence of steps:
- Step 1Open the hood.Step 2Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.Step 3Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.AUTODOC recommends:The vehicle must be on even keel, and if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.Step 4Undo the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use a drive socket #12. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
- Step 5Remove the oil pan cover.
- Step 6.1Clean the area around the gearbox housing filler hole.Step 6.2Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 7Put a waste oil container with at least 3 l capacity under the drainage hole.
- Step 8Unscrew the drain plug. Use HEX No.H17.
- Step 9Drain the used oil.Replacement: manual gearbox oil – PORSCHE CAYMAN (987). Professionals recommend:Caution! The oil may be hot.
- Step 10Unscrew the filler plug of the gearbox housing. Use HEX No.H17.
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