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@robertolallave1541 yes, it does apply to 2018 also

At 2:57 I say that I used a total of 6.5 quarts.👍

@@jackharding98 so why does ford say 3.5 I’m so confused

@dinabass7551 Thank you for sharing your experience. I really appreciate hearing them, and those shared experiences really help others. You described the common battle with VVCS really well. I hope your dead battery difficulties are behind you now, as they have been for me.

@@shannaodonald-so6wq I'm glad the video was helpful.

@@aaronwoodfield2925 Thank you!

@73NF14Ret Good question. 👍 I had a V6 3.5L ecoboost F150 for 10 years. You are correct that there are a lot of recommendations for adding an oil catch can to those vehicles. I never did add one, so while I have seen plenty of CZcams on the topic, I've no direct experience. A quick search on the web, and I don't see any aftermarket options for the Macan specifically, but the VW GTI does have options, and the 2.0L EA888 engine mechanicals are essentially the same between the GTI and Macan. I would suspect if a catch can help a typical direct injection turbo engine, it would benefit the MACAN, too. Thanks for the thought, I'm going to look into this further. Although I didn't add one to my F150, and I never experienced an issue in the fuel or intake system in my 130K miles of ownership.

@RichardLemmons-d4c Thanks for your comments 👍. Others have reported that their dealers will perform this modification, but not all will. I hope you have success with your dealer. As a temporary test, you could unplug the current sensor that is attached to the negative battery post. That is an easy to do and easy to reverse way to test if your situation is resolved by deactivating VVCS.

@@SK-rv8en There isn't a replacement filter. All you need to do is drain and fill the fluid on the transmission.👍

If I were in your situation, I would have the battery fully recharged with a battery charger. If you don't have one of those, most Autoparts stores offer the service for free, but you'd have to take the battery out of the vehicle and into their store to leave it overnight. Once your battery is recharged and tested as a good battery, (auto part store can test it free also) then see if your QX80 starts as it should. If it doesn't, you've got another problem, likely the starter. If it does start normally, then cutting the wire as demonstrated in this video will help charge your battery more regularly and hopefully keep you from running dead again. Getting your battery fully recharged is the easiest and least expensive, so start there. Just know that your alternator isn't designed to recharge a dead battery very well. That's why I would use a battery charger and not jump start the vehicle.

@christianswanson7571 I do not have an affiliate link for this part. Thank you for asking, but I'm not one of those guys who is trying to monetize a channel. I just like to help where I can. As described in the video, this Part # 991.628.667.05 can be purchased online at Pelican Parts or a local Porsche dealer. 👍

@@ragewolf1240 Bummer, so when you watch your voltage Guage on the dash, is the guage needle always below the center line (12V)?

@samuelmurphy8692 Sorry to hear your battery is dead. The modification in this video disables VVCS so your QX80 can charge its battery like a typical car. Since your volt Guage indicates your alternator is charging, I am wondering how long your typical drive time is? The QX80 pulls a lot of power out of the battery to start, so it needs time to recharge what it took out. My QX80 has been working well since I made this change.

@@jackharding98 Thanks Jack!! In the past year, I did have really short drive times, and some cold temps... I likely did a number on it. Luckily, my new commute is a solid 15 miles each way, so it should get more charge time. Also luckily, Napa warranteed this battery easily, getting me a new one for free! We'll see how this one holds up. I do believe the overall issue is fixed, and this was kind of a fluke... Thanks for your help and this great video. I believe the QX80 and its counterparts is one of the greatest overall vehicles ever built, and one of the only reliable full-size SUVs.. Cheers!

@Paxavala No, there wasn't a calibration specified in the Porsche service instructions. I did not do any calibration.

@@samherrera9190 it's on the transmission near the drain plug

I meant the fill hole. In your video, it's the big bolt with the red stripe on it. Can't seem to find it underneath the hood

@samherrera9190 On your vehicle, the fill hole is not on top of the transmission like mine. Your fill hole is on the side of the transmission near the axle shaft, not far from the drain plug.

@jackharding98 thank you very much I appreciate all your help.

@@justinhorrell2251 Thanks for watching. 👍

@@aod_fan The QX80 is running well. I don't notice anything different from the original.

@noobie_jay6246 The type of transmission is the most important thing. I'm not sure what transmission was offered in the V6. There are two transmission types for these cars. The regular automatic and the dual clutch automatic. Regular automatic needs Type 3 fluid, the dual clutch needs Type 2 fluid. Otherwise, the procedure in the manual to drain and fill transmission fluid is basically the same.

No the zf9 has different procedures!!! You necessary have to fo complete oil change!!! Ever the torque converter has to flush! 1. Drain atf 2. Raise car put it in sports mode! 3. SLOWLY TAKE THE CAR TO 4th gear! (DO NOT GO TO 5 th gear PLEASE) 4. Let the car run on 4th gear low rpm. 4th gear is when DCT ENGAGES TO 5th thats why dont go to 5th gear! This should flush all the atf’ even from your torque converter. 6. Fill it up to recommended atf! Use only acura atf type 2’

@ttulinsky Thanks for sharing your experience, it's good to know this works with the older cabinets. 👍

@@frankieboy8065 Yes.

@@jackharding98 how I look3d at the ipdm box and it's different

@frankieboy8065 On your 2014 Q50, your IPDM layout may be different, but the plastic connector at the IPDM looks the same as in my video. Except your wires are different. You should have 5 wires. One wire on the top row, Black with green strip. Four wires on the bottom row, Red, Brown, Yellow, Pink. Cuttting the yellow wire will disable VVCS.

@LoanWo1f Lifts are a hot topic of debate, so I don't talk lifts too much. There are lots to choose from, this one works well for me. I installed it myself. It cost $3495.

@@jackharding98 fair enough. Thanks!

@@jesusmendez600 yes

@@jackharding98 than you

Thank you so much

@@user-ue7gj3kn6d Thanks for watching and the feedback 👍

@13hiker I don't know about 2024 models, but if you read through these comments, you'll see people looking for a solution for 2022 models.

@callen83r Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. I am glad the video helped.

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Thanks for updating with helpful information 👍

@douglaswilliams1792 You are correct, I should have just gotten a hose to connect to my funnel. I actually tried to do that, but I didn't have the right type of hose that would fit and stay attached to my funnel. You are right, though. I made this a little harder on myself than needed. Although, I still needed room to remove and install the fill plug.