Owner's guide · 2011–today
Porsche Cayenne
owner's guide.
The factory maintenance schedule for the Cayenne, with the source of every item, and the problems our technicians explain on video. Free, no sign-in.
Factory maintenance schedule
From the manufacturer's maintenance sheets (or a copy of them, where the source says so), checked 2026-10-21. For what is due at your miles, use What's due on mine.
Cayenne (958) 2011–2018
| Item | When | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | Every 10,000 mi | Dealer copy of factory sheet |
| Spark plugs (Cayenne Turbo) | Every 30,000 mi or every 4 years, whichever comes first | Dealer copy of factory sheet |
| Spark plugs (V6, S, GTS, S Hybrid) | Every 40,000 mi or every 4 years, whichever comes first | Dealer copy of factory sheet |
| PDCC reservoir (if equipped) | Every 60,000 mi or every 6 years, whichever comes first | Dealer copy of factory sheet |
| Supercharger drive belt (S Hybrid) | Every 60,000 mi or every 6 years, whichever comes first | Dealer copy of factory sheet |
| Air filter | Every 80,000 mi or every 4 years, whichever comes first | Dealer copy of factory sheet |
| Front & rear differential oil; manual transmission oil; Tiptronic ATF and ATF filter | Every 160,000 mi or every 16 years, whichever comes first | Dealer copy of factory sheet |
| Transfer case oil (V6, Diesel, S Hybrid) | Every 160,000 mi or every 16 years, whichever comes first | Dealer copy of factory sheet |
| Brake fluid | Every 2 years | Dealer copy of factory sheet |
| Tire sealant replacement | Every 4 years | Dealer copy of factory sheet |
Cayenne (9Y0 / E3) 2019–today
| Item | When | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | Every 10,000 mi or every year, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Inspection | Every 20,000 mi or every 2 years, whichever comes first | Factory sheet |
| Spark plugs | Every 30,000 mi or every 4 years, whichever comes first | Dealer copy of factory sheet |
| Engine air filter | Every 80,000 mi or every 4 years, whichever comes first | Dealer copy of factory sheet |
| Transfer case oil | Every 40,000 mi or every 4 years, whichever comes first | Dealer copy of factory sheet |
| Brake fluid | Every 2 years | Dealer copy of factory sheet |
Not on the factory sheets we hold
- Cayenne 955 / 957 (2003–2010)
- 958 front and rear differential oil
- 9Y0: drive belt, Tiptronic fluid, final drive oil, cabin filter
- All-wheel-drive coupling fluid
- Coolant replacement interval (the factory sheets list level and antifreeze checks only)
Ask our service team for these. We will not guess an interval.
Ask our service teamKnown issues and how-tos
From our technicians, for the Cayenne.
Known issueMacan and Cayenne coolant pipes: here's whyMacan
Known issueCayenne Turbo common problems (9Y0, 2019–2023)Cayenne
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BuyingPorsche pre-purchase inspection (PPI)AllThinking of selling your Cayenne?
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Questions
Where does the Cayenne schedule come from?
From the manufacturer's published maintenance sheets. Each item links to its source, and the date shows when we last checked them.
What if an item is not listed?
Some items are not on the factory sheets we hold; they are listed on this page. Ask our service team and we will check your car.
Can you service my Cayenne?
Yes. Book from this page and our service team takes it from there.