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Own work on '04/'05/'06?
Anybody doing their own work/regular maintenance on their Cayenne? Is this a truck to buy and keep up without the help of a high cost dealership? Especially brakes, oil, plugs etc.,
How has reliabilty been for some of the earlier models listed in the title? Thanks for any information. Mat
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10-11-2009, 06:06 PM
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I've done brakes plugs and oil. (2004 CS) The oil changes are the most surprisingly involved --just because of the aero covers that need to come off.
Tools are different - lots of torx drives and sockets. Also, needed a Durametric computer (software & cable) link to reset the service warning. ($287) ...maybe another $60 for the torx drives
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10-11-2009, 09:41 PM
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One trip to the dealer for an oil change will cost the same as the Durametric tool..... Doing the maintenance work yourself will pay for itself in a few services.
One word of caution, don't drain the front diff. thinking its the front pan drain.
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10-13-2009, 10:33 AM
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You have replaced a few items that I wouldn't think would need it...but good to hear you guys can/have done yourself. I just did all bearings on the Explorer which wasn't too bad...other than the screwdriver I stuck in my chin...but that's a different post. Nothing like a doctor laughing at you with a gash in your chin from your own stupidity. Anyway, I have been given the green light to replace the Explorer...wife likes the Cayenne! Only black and chrome though...of course I have instructions!
Same as you SCOTITUDE, this will be a daily driver and a tow vehicle for some of the toys. If a Cayenne beats a 911 back to my garage, I guess it's not the end of the world!  Thanks guys! Mat
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