3.6L Naturally Aspirated Engine Complete Assembly for 2015-2018 Porsche
Product Notes Read before buying
This is a naturally aspirated 3.6L gasoline engine. It will not fit vehicles with a turbocharger, or models with Diesel or Hybrid powertrains. Fitment is specific to vehicles with the 5th digit of the VIN as 'A'.
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Vehicle Fitment Guide
This part fits the following vehicles:
| SubmodelSUB- MODEL |
Body Style | Years | Engine | Attributes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | SUV | 2016 - 2018 | V6 3.6L | AWD | Automatic |
| Platinum Edition | SUV | 2017 - 2018 | V6 3.6L | AWD | Automatic |
Know This Engine Before You Buy
The research behind our purchase interview — recalls, bulletins and real install economics for this engine family:
A quick look at your own vehicle makes sure the right engine shows up:
- Verify your VIN's 5th digit is 'A'. If it is 'B', this engine will not fit.
- Verify your engine code is M55.02 (or MCE.YA / CEYA) via the build specification sticker under the trunk carpet or the stamping on the original engine block.
- Visually inspect the engine bay to confirm the current engine is naturally aspirated and does not have turbocharger plumbing.
What the install really takes — plan and budget with confidence:
Special tools this job needs:
- Engine Subframe Lift / Scissor Table / Support Cradle
- Porsche/VAG Engine Timing Tool Kit (Baum Tools B9678KITPLUS or CTA 3760)
- Fuel Injector Puller/Installer Tool Kit (Schwaben 006159SCH01A)
- Teflon Seal Sizer Tool
Budget for these consumables at install:
- Engine Oil (Porsche A40 specification, e.g., 5W-40, 0W-40, or AMSOIL European Formula 5W-30; capacity ~7.1 quarts / 6.7 liters)
- Engine Oil Filter
- Engine Coolant (Porsche-approved pink/violet meeting G12++ or G13 specifications)
- Spark Plugs
- Ignition Coils
- Upper and lower intake manifold gaskets
- Valve cover gasket
- Exhaust manifold gaskets
- Rear main crankshaft seal
- Fuel injector seal kits (Teflon combustion seals and rubber O-rings)
- Torque-to-Yield (TTY) Bolts (Flywheel/flexplate bolts, crankshaft pulley bolts, and engine mount bolts)
- Serpentine drive belt
- Coolant hoses (as needed)
What your vehicle’s computers will need after the swap:
What’s involved: Immobilizer Programming, Throttle Body Adaptation / Relearn, Crankshaft Position Sensor Relearn
sources differ: Arm 1 states ECU remarriage is not required if original ECU is reused, but throttle body adaptation is needed. Arm 2 states ECU/Immobilizer programming is required to marry the engine computer to the vehicle's security modules. Cautious value 'yes' selected.
Pro tips for a smooth first start-up — hand them to whoever does the install:
- The Subframe Drop Method: The engine and transmission must be dropped out of the bottom of the vehicle on the front subframe using a specialized powertrain table.
- Direct Injector Separation: Long-body FSI injectors can stick in the cylinder head. Use a slide-hammer injector puller tool to pull them straight out to avoid breaking them.
- PCV Valve Cover Check: Inspect the integrated PCV diaphragm inside the valve cover and replace the valve cover assembly if there are signs of tearing or oil accumulation.
- Fragile Plastic Components: Cooling and PCV system plastic lines become brittle with age and heat cycles and are extremely easy to break during removal and installation.
- Torque-to-Yield Bolts: Critical fasteners like flywheel/flexplate bolts are single-use and must be replaced.
- ECU/Immobilizer Programming: The vehicle's immobilizer system will prevent it from running until the ECU is correctly programmed/married to the car.
Easy to get right once you know them:
- Ordering for a Cayenne S or GTS (Twin-Turbo): Buying this naturally aspirated engine for models that use the 3.6L Twin-Turbo V6 which has different block geometry and mounting points.
- Assuming VW Engine is a Direct Swap: Buying a cheaper 3.6L VR6 from a VW Touareg and assuming it is identical without swapping over the intake manifold, wiring harness, and accessories.
- Reusing Teflon Injector Seals: Reusing old Teflon combustion seals on transferred injectors, which causes severe combustion blow-by, fuel leaks, and misfires.
- Skipping Intake Valve Cleaning: Installing the engine without performing a preventative walnut blast on the carbon-heavy intake valves.
- Reusing Flywheel/Flexplate Bolts: Reusing torque-to-yield flywheel bolts which lose their clamping force and can shear off.
- Not Budgeting for Programming: Failing to factor in the cost and time required for having the engine's computer programmed to the vehicle.
Not issues with the units on this page — the manufacturer documented these for every engine of this family, wherever you buy one. Handy for your installer:
🔎 Recommended at install: Replace timing chains and plastic guides to prevent debris from clogging the oil pickup tube.
🔎 Recommended at install: Replace the entire valve cover assembly when the integrated rubber diaphragm ruptures.
🔎 Recommended at install: Perform a preventative walnut blast cleaning service while the engine is out.
🔎 Recommended at install: Use a slide-hammer injector puller tool to extract injectors straight out without breaking them.
🔎 Recommended at install: Reseal the oil pan and replace the valve cover gasket as a preventative measure.
🔎 Recommended at install: Inspect and replace brittle thermostat housings and plastic lines to prevent coolant leaks.
Researched from factory recalls, TSBs and OEM service data (reference unit 300-88061-5002069). Unit-specific details — mileage, condition, warranty, freight — are covered in the checkout interview.
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Shipping & Handling
- Ships by LTL freight on a pallet — a real freight truck, not a parcel van
- Your checkout freight quote covers delivery to your door (liftgate service included for residential addresses)
- The carrier calls ahead to schedule a delivery window — someone must be present to receive it
- Typically palletized and picked up within 2–3 business days; transit time depends on distance
120-Day Warranty
This part includes a 120-day warranty.
- If the part fails within the warranty window, we'll replace it or refund per the coverage terms
- Coverage is parts-only — installation labor is not included
- Warranty covers defects — not installation errors, misuse, or damage after installation
Your pre-purchase interview reviews these exact terms with you before anything is charged.
Returns (30 Days)
We accept returns of uninstalled parts within 30 days of delivery for this part.
- Defective parts: We will replace the part or issue a refund at our discretion
- Programming: "Needs to be programmed to my vehicle" is not a valid return reason. Many modules require dealer programming — we're happy to help connect you with resources if your dealer says it's not programmable
- Return shipping: This part ships by freight (LTL) — the part price is refundable per the terms above, but shipping costs are non-refundable and return freight follows the seller's return terms. Your pre-purchase interview walks through the exact numbers before you buy
- Parts must be returned in original packaging and unmodified condition
- Poorly packaged returns that arrive damaged will not be credited
Damaged in Shipping?
Freight damage is rare — and you're fully protected when you do two things at delivery:
- Inspect before you sign — you're allowed time to look the pallet over while the driver waits
- Write any damage on the delivery receipt before signing — that one line is what makes a freight claim succeed
- Severe damage? Refuse the delivery — it goes back at no cost to you and we make it right
- Photograph the pallet before unwrapping; report concealed damage within 24 hours of delivery
We handle the carrier claim — you just help document it. Your pre-purchase interview walks through this checklist too.
Order Cancellation
Cancel before shipment for a full refund. Once the pallet has been built, a preparation charge may apply — and once the freight carrier picks it up, shipping costs are non-refundable and standard return terms apply. Your pre-purchase interview shows the exact numbers before you pay.
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Miscellaneous Information
OEM Part Numbers:
Porsche: 95810095510
Fits Years: 2015 2016 2017 2018
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