Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo 4.0 V8 Timing Chain
Porsche
Cayenne
2017
4.0 V8 M48.02
⚡ Quick Summary
Severity Level
Medium
Safe to Drive?
⚠️ Drive with Caution
Safety Impact
Indirect risk — worth monitoring, not urgent
Urgency Level
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The 4.0 V8 in Panamera Mk2 uses a timing chain requiring oil changes every 5,000 miles maximum. Cold start rattle at high mileage indicates chain wear. V8 chain replacement: £2,000-4,000.
Repair / Solution
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