Porsche Macan S engine teardown reveals the expensive error its owners keep on making
Published on Sep 17, 2025 at 2:00 AM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Sep 17, 2025 at 12:37 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
The V6 Porsche Macan has always been a best-seller but there’s a costly mistake some owners apparently keep making.
The V6 engine that powers this SUV is quite reliable, but it needs two things.
These are simple things, but they’re crucial if you want to keep the engine healthy.
Then again, there’s a good reason why people won’t have to worry about this problem for much longer.
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The two costly errors Porsche owners keep making
In his latest video, the mechanic behind the ‘I Do Cars‘ YouTube channel broke down the costly mistakes Porsche Macan owners keep making.
The 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 in the Macan is reliable, as long as you A, don’t skip oil changes and B, don’t rush a cold start.
Failure to do these will lead to a hefty repair bill, he warned.
According to the YouTuber, this is something you should bear in mind with most Porsche engines because it’s a common issue.
“You should do that with all Porsche engines. This only excludes diesel engines or Porsches that actually have Volkswagen engines,” he said.
The good news, if we want to call it that, is that this problem won’t be a problem for much longer, because the Macan is no longer an internal combustion car.
What’s next for the Macan?
Porsche, like other legacy automakers, has changed its mind a couple of times about electric power.
When Porsche first unveiled the all-electric Taycan, the company said right away that the Macan was going to be next.
After the ‘electrification’ of the Macan, the manufacturer said the same thing would happen to the 718 (Boxster and Cayman), and then nearly all models apart from the 911 (which is now a hybrid, by the way).
However, after about four years of great reviews and amazing sales numbers, the Taycan became a bit of a problem, chiefly due to depreciation.
As a result, Porsche reneged on its promise and announced an upcoming gas-powered alternative.
For now, the company seems determined to keep the 718 electric only.
But the market is clearly showing that while EVs are definitely becoming more popular across board, there’s still some resistance in certain market segments.
Time (and sales) will tell.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
