Engine Lubrication
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| Designation | 997 GT3 (M97/77) and RS (M97/77 R) | 997 GT3 (M97/76) and GT3 RS (M97/76T) | 997 Turbo (M97/70) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil specification - Europe | ACEA A3-02 and special Porsche requirements (see Technical Information about engine oils) | ACEA A4-96 and special Porsche requirements (see Technical Information about engine oils) | |
| Engine oil specification - USA/RoW | API SJ and SL and special Porsche requirements (see Technical Information about engine oils) | API SG and SHn and special Porsche requirements (see Technical Information about engine oils) | |
| Type | Dry sump lubrication with separate canister | ||
| Oil cooling | via oil/water heat exchanger | via two oil/water heat exchangers | |
| Installation position of oil filter | on pressure side behind oil pump | ||
| Oil pressure at 5, 000 RPM and 90 °C | Approx. 7 bar | 6.5 bar | |
| Oil pressure indicator | Display with oil pressure warning light plus oil temperature | ||
| Consumption of oil over 1, 000 km | No specifications | Approx. 750 cm3 | Max. 1 l |
| Quantity of oil for new engine | 11.0 l | 12.0 l | Approx. 11.0 l |
| Oil change quantity without oil filter | 8.75 l | 8.75 l | 7.8 l |
| Oil change quantity with oil filter | 9.0 l | 9.0 l | 8.0 l |
| Engine oil level check | without dipstick, display in instrument cluster | ||