Draining And Filling Engine Oil

NOTIFICATION 

Incorrect oil level 

• Risk of damage to engine or catalytic converter 

  → Check the oil level regularly.

  → The oil level must not fall below the Minimum marking or rise above the Maximum marking.

  → Only use engine oil approved by Porsche.

Information 

The tightening specifications for the basic engine are stored centrally.

> Refer to 1X00IN Technical values in the appropriate service information. 

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> Refer to 2X00IN Technical values in the appropriate service information. 

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> 1001IN TIGHTENING TORQUES, TIGHTENING SEQUENCES AND ASSEMBLY OVERVIEWS

Tightening torques and assembly instructions for other assemblies (e.g. chassis, electrics, transmission or body) or for peripheral engine equipment can be found in the corresponding documents.

1. Loosen the oil drain plug -1-  and collect engine oil in a container (allow to drain for approx. 5 minutes). Dispose of used oil in accordance with legal requirements.

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   Oil drain plug and stiffening plate

2. Replace sealing ring on oil drain plug and fit oil drain plug.

   Tightening torque: > Tightening torque 30 Nm (22 ftlb.) 

3. Fill in engine oil of the stipulated viscosity and quality. Oil filling capacity without oil filter, V8 > Filling capacity 8.5 Liter  ; oil filling capacity with oil filter, V8 > Filling capacity 9.0 Liter  ; oil filling capacity without oil filter, V6 > Filling capacity 7.7 Liter  ; oil filling capacity with oil filter, V6 > Filling capacity 8.5 Liter