And do i need to change the filter or pan with the fluid at this time. The pdk gearbox functions very much like a manual gearbox with the exception that the driver doesnt engagedisengage the clutch. When shifting, one clutch open and the other closes simultaneously creating a smoother shifting process. Porsche dual clutch transmission service kit genuine porsche pentosin 9g2102500kt 911, boxster, cayman for pdk transmissions. Jan 24, 2012 porsches sevenspeed pdk dualclutch automated manual transmission and its allnew sevenspeed manual share some secrets. The unique pdk available on new porsche vehicles is a finelycrafted highperformance piece of machinery, so its important to know when its time for porsche pdk transmission repair. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for porsche when you shop the largest online selection at. The porsche pdk transmission has seven forward gears plus reverse, with 1 st, 3 rd, 5 th and 7 th on one shaft and 2 nd, 4 th, and 6 th on the other shaft. The gtmodels where only available with manual gearboxes.
At no additional charge, customers can select this option as an alternative to the standard 8speed porsche doppelkupplung pdk transmission. Performance explore the core module 2 page 3 of 24 1984. Since 1983, fvdbrombacher has been setting the standard for porsche engine building and tuning in germany. Porsche 911 volume 2 transmission manual pdf download. The optionally available porsche doubleclutch transmission pdk was featured in a series production sports car for the very first time when it was fitted into the 997 series of the 911 in 2008. Jul 18, 2008 if you cant pronounce the name of porsche s new double clutch, seven speed transmission technology, youre not alone. Pdk is an acronym for p orsche d oppel k upplungs getriebe strictly, porschedoppelkupplungsgetriebe, which translates to. Porsche pdk transmission officially pushed past its limits. Pdk is an acronym for p orsche d oppel k upplungs getriebe strictly, porsche doppelkupplungsgetriebe, which translates to. Included adapters for filling your atfmotor oil include bmw, vw short, vw porsche long, vwmini m10x1. Aug 31, 2017 while pushing his 2015 porsche 991 turbo s limits at the drag strip, the owner found the failure point of the pdk transmission.
Supercuprace win on nurburgring in porsche 962 1986. With the ability to tune a vehicles engine at almost all power levels well sorted, it was now time to investigate methods of putting that newfound power to the ground more efficiently. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for porsche when you shop the largest online. Problems with new pdk gearbox page 1 porsche general. A decently adept driver can do that in perhaps 50 milliseconds, or a bit less. The 7speed porsche pdk transmission is a revolutionary transmission system that allows drivers to enjoy a sporty, dynamic and agile driving feel. I believe i am in need of a transmission service due to age but not mileage of my car. The 7speed pdk transmission can change gears in fractions of a second without interrupting the flow of power. Porsche dual clutch transmission service kit genuine porschepentosin 9g2102500kt 911, boxster, cayman for pdk transmissions save for later available ships in 4 business days.
The two clutch packs are arranged concentrically within a shared drum that resides in the transmission bell housing. First place in world champions run of monza in porsche 962 2008. Our broad mechanical knowledge of the flat 6 porsche engine naturally led to our development of engine management software, tiptronic transmission software. It was then that porsche realized the full potential of a pdk transmission with the rewards of quicker shifting and ultimately more efficient fuel usage. With porsche doppelkupplung pdk, fitted as standard, the sprint from 0 to 100 kmh takes just 3. Porsche is announcing the availability of a sevenspeed manual transmission for the 2020 911 carrera s and 4s coupe and cabriolet models.
The porsche pdk transmission has a reputation for strength and durability. Requiring three pedals and two feet to operate, it originated with 5 speeds, then 6 and even 7 on modern porsches. May, 2016 pdk has solved all these issues and them some, which is why nearly 90% of current 911 buyers opt for this transmission option. Oddly enough, id never driven a pdk equipped car until porsche s u. Included adapters for filling your atfmotor oil include bmw, vw short, vwporsche long, vwmini m10x1. Ravenol pdk fluid is a fully synthetic automatic transmission oil atf with low viscosity and with special additives and inhibition to ensure the proper operation of the automatic transmission. Porsches manual transmission is the venerated, praised, and desired choice by many purists and enthusiasts around the world. This is the most comprehensive pdk transmission software upgrade in the industry. If you cant pronounce the name of porsches new double clutch, seven speed transmission technology, youre not alone. The modern pdk program can be traced back to the 956 and 962 sports cars of the 1980s, but it really came of age in 2009. This design allows for rapid and smooth shifting across the entire range of the gearbox.
It requires the operator to disengage the clutch, move the shift lever and reengage the clutch. The pdk transmission utilizes the same constantmesh gear set and synchronizer configuration as porsche s modern manual gearboxes, but there are two separate transmission input shafts, each with its own multiplate clutch pack. Porsche ag is the owner of numerous trademarks, both registered and unregistered, including without limitation the porsche crest, porsche, boxster, carrera, cayenne, cayman, panamera, speedster, spyder, tiptronic. View and download porsche 911 volume 2 transmission manual online. The pdk dualclutch transmission is in principle an automated gearbox, which enables automatic gear changes without power interruption thanks to two subtransmissions. Not to mention even faster acceleration performance and a reduction in fuel consumption over the manual transmission. My first time driving a pdkequipped porsche porsche. May 16, 2017 the 2009 porsche 911 was the first to offer a pdk transmission option. Porsches first serious deployment of the pdk transmission was the 956962 racing program in the 1980s. The pdk transmission issue 226 the magazine about porsche. I was looking up the cost of a filter and found that the pan to my transmission is the filter. The pdk transmission utilizes the same constantmesh gear set and synchronizer configuration as porsches modern manual gearboxes, but there are two separate transmission input shafts, each with its own multiplate clutch pack. The unique pdk available on new porsche vehicles is a finelycrafted highperformance piece of machinery, so its important to know when its time for porsche pdk. You can count on the porsche service center at porsche fremont for transmission repair near san jose and palo alto.
Secondgen porsche 8speed dualclutch pdk for the 2017. The gears are either sorted automatically or selected by the driver via the shift paddles on the steering wheel or by tapping the gear lever. Not to worry, the porsche marketing folks were kind enough to add to the growing list of alphabet soup options by providing the porsche doppelkupplung with its very own acronym. The 2009 porsche 911 was the first to offer a pdk transmission option. The pdk gearbox was available for porsche 997 carrera and turbo models 2009 to 2012. This same pdk transmission is available in the porsche boxster and the porsche panamera. Its now due for its 6 year service and the service guide requires a renewal of the pdk clutch oil at this age. Porsche 991 pdk failure new gearbox required page 1 911. Pdk clutch fluid fill location porsche forum from porsche.
The porsche doppelkupplung pdk, porsches 7speed and new 8speed double clutch transmission is most notably recognized for its ability to switch gears in just millisecondsoptimizing performance without any disruption in comfort. Manual transmission announced for 2020 911 carrera s and. The idea of offering custom tuning for porsches pdk transmission was conceived late last year by our cobb porsche reverse engineering team. Porsche doppelkupplung also known as pdk transmission. Porsche dual clutch transmission service kit genuine. Which is useful, because they also have a reputation for being expensive to replace. The 997generation porsche 911 remains a high point for me, with a great blend of modern styling that avoids some of the cues that set off 996 haters and classic rearengined handling.
The new cayman mkt 011 019 the new cayman porsche cars north america, inc. Carrera 2 volume 2 transmission, carrera 4 volume 2 transmission, 911 carrera 4, 911 carrera 2. Interestingly, i think ive driven nearly every gearbox available on the 911 from 901 to 915 to g50 and tiptronic. While pushing his 2015 porsche 991 turbo s limits at the drag strip, the owner found the failure point of the pdk transmission. Can someone send pictures of pdk transmission fluid change as there are two types as per the manual, also if anyone can give an advice on an alternative to pentosin ffl3. I did briefly drive a boxster s and a cayman s, both with the pdk, and they did not have this problem. It had seven forward gears and one reverse gear and was initially available in. Ravenol pdk fluid was specially developed for porsche doppelkupplungsgetriebe dual clutch transmission. Atftransmission fluids for automatic transmissions professional line recommendations porsche pdk porsche 000 043 207 29 porsche oil no. Porsche doppelkupplung pdk 7speed pdk, featuring both a manual and an automatic mode, is available as an option and offers extremely fast gear changes with no interruption in the flow of power. Complete auto transmissions for porsche for sale ebay. Additional maintenance every 120,000 miles 180,000 km or 12 years change manual transmission oil change pdk transmission oil change front differential oil 911 carrera 4 4wheel drive models only. A dualclutch transmission, such as the porsche pdk transmission is a type of semiautomatic transmission also referred to as an automated manual transmission.
Porsche s first serious deployment of the pdk transmission was the 956962 racing program in the 1980s. Manual transmission announced for 2020 911 carrera s and 911. With the optional 6speed gt sports manual transmission, the time is 3. Zf 7dt45hl, porsche pdk, 911 2wd 2009 rear engine 2wd. Dct work continued from porsche inhouse development, for audi and porsche racing cars later in the 1980s, when computers to control the transmission became compact enough. When porsche first introduced the 7speed porsche doppelkupplung pdk in 2009, the industry viewed it as a game changer. Making sure your transmission is operating smoothly is an important part of vehicle maintenance, but its not as common a service as an oil change or tire repair, so transmission service often gets overlooked. As crisp and involving as the porsche manual remains, pdks ability to switch gears in 100 milliseconds means it has not only erased the manuals accelerative advantage, but surpassed it. From the owners manual pdk transmission oil approx. Pdk problems 9872 series boxster, boxster s, spyder. Performance explore the core module 2 page 10 of 24 clutch 2 input shaft 1 input shaft 2 transmission and pdk clutch 1 dual clutch design shift without interruption in drive force transfer of power flow from clutch 1 to clutch 2 two different transmissions in one each with its own wet clutch. Porsche doppelkupplung double clutch or pdk explained.
Porsches sevenspeed pdk dualclutch automated manual transmission and its allnew sevenspeed manual share some secrets. Just read this on another forum ive no idea if its true or maybe just a complete fabrication, but if your having problems give it a try and please report your findings, resetting your pdk if you transmission has developed a problem. At porsche, natural aspiration also means a highrevving concept. Fvd performance pdk transmission software upgrade tcu. Porsche pdk transmission porsche atlanta perimeter. It had seven forward gears and one reverse gear and was initially available in the carrera and carrera s. This transmission is designed to use two separate clutches for odd and even gear sets. I am sure that this is a one off, and porsche will sort and.
Fvd performance pdk transmission software upgrade tcu upgrade. Improvements in computerized controls bring dual clutch technology to comfortperformance. Pdk has solved all these issues and them some, which is why nearly 90% of current 911 buyers opt for this transmission option. Nov 20, 2008 this same pdk transmission is available in the porsche boxster and the porsche panamera. Aug 08, 2016 reusing the gears 5,7,6 and 8 is brilliant for shortening the packaging in order to make room for the hybrid drive system. Aug 02, 2017 porsches first serious deployment of the pdk transmission was the 956962 racing program in the 1980s. Porsche s manual transmission is the venerated, praised, and desired choice by many purists and enthusiasts around the world. Jan 15, 2015 the pdk transmission utilizes the same constantmesh gear set and synchronizer configuration as porsches modern manual gearboxes, but there are two separate transmission input shafts, each with its own multiplate clutch pack. Change oil and filter additional maintenance every 80,000 miles 120,000 km or 4 years labor operation 03 85 00 air filter elements should be changed more often dependent on vehicle use and operation in dusty environments.
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