Porsche PDK calibration information. What they do and the pitfalls. 

I've dealt a lot with autos of many types over the years, and having changed filters I now don't. It's something I'm considering making a video on, as there is a lot of misunderstanding about the differences between an automatic trans filter and something like and engine oil filter. The trans filter, and the PDK is no different, will basically catch nothing as they use a very coarse media and are designed to only catch large pieces. All the small wear particles continue to circulate in the fluid, with the ferrous particles then being caught by the magnets in the pan. So the big ticket item is always the fluid. Change this regularly. It's easy and cheap compared to the pan/filter. An example. I'm currently rebuilding an old E36 BMW. It has 360,000 km. I dropped the trans pan and replaced the filter because I thought it might need it. When I cut open the filter I found 6 small pieces of metal in there, but otherwise it was completely clear. I counted them because I was so amazed at how empty it was. The oil was filthy with the dust like wear particles that come from the clutch disks and the magnets in the pan covered in ferrous gunge. But after 360,000 km the filter was basically clean. Long answer, but it needs some explanation. My advice to people is to not ever bother with the filter, but change the fluid as regularly as you can. I do it ever 10,000 km, which is over kill, but I do it myself, I have the time, and the cost is about $50 for the clutch fluid every two years which is peanuts.

@@jeffrichardsoncardiy thanks for the answer and advice!! Makes me a bit calmer. I will follow your advice on oil changes 👍🏻

that's a knowledgeable answer i agree mostly with so i just bought a new pan for nothing! 🫠😂😂 what about the diff fluid? change or no change? they brain washed bmw service advisors lol 🤷‍♂

Have you changed the fluid? I'd be doing this first. There are a lot of anti shudder compounds in DCT fluid that ensure good clutch take up, so good fluid is key to smooth operation, especially when there is deliberate slip like you describe. So I'd be doing this first and if no change then maybe do a short cal.

I bought it with 52k miles. According to the Porsche dealer paperwork, it had the 60k service done at 51k, including PDK fluid. I’m going to check the fluid level first, then a short cal. Cheers.

The PDK is made by ZF, but is licenced to Porsche only, so it's not fitted to any other car make. This is unlike pretty much any other ZF transmission, like their 8 speed autos, that used in many car types.

@@jeffrichardsoncardiy Oh i see. Thanks Mr. Jeff

Not to my knowledge. I'm not sure anyone has attempted this.