Maintenance and Car Care 263
Topping up engine oil
Porsche recommends .
Always observe the following points:
–Use only non-seasonal light-running oils in
accordance with the Porsche approval list
which are suitable for the respective tempera-
ture range.
This is a precondition for optimum and
problem-free operation of your vehicle.
– Use of these Porsche-approved oils is also a
precondition for the 2 year/30000 km
service intervals.
– You will find a sticker in the engine compart-
ment which provides information (manufac-
turer) about the first filling of your engine.
– Generally you can find the manufacturer
suggestions on the oil containers or as a
bulletin on the market.
f Do not mix oil additives with your engine oil.
f Always use the same oil type if possible.
Do not mix oils.
f Regular oil changes are part of servicing.
Change the oil more frequently in dusty
regions.
Your Porsche partner will be pleased to advise
you.
The right oil for every temperature range
Above –25 °C
SAE 0W - 40, 5W - 40 and 5W - 50 approved by
Porsche
Below –25 °C
SAE 0W - 40 approved by Porsche
SAE viscosity class
Example: SAE 0W - 30 Specification 0W =
Viscosity specification for low temperatures
(winter).
Specification 30 = Viscosity specification for high
temperatures.
Caution!
Fire hazard if engine oil comes into contact
with hot engine parts.
Risk of damage if engine oil comes into
contact with the drive belt.
f Exercise great care when adding engine oil.
1. Unscrew cap of the oil filler opening.
2. Pour in oil carefully, in half-litre steps at most,
and measure the oil level again after each step
after waiting for a few minutes.
Never exceed the MAX mark on the oil
dipstick.
3. Push in the oil dipstick as far as the stop when
the correct oil level is reached.
4. Carefully close cap of the oil filler opening.
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