Checking Engine-Oil Level Using The PIWIS Tester

→ 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 engine-oil level can be checked on the instrument cluster display and using PIWIS Tester II 9818  .
• Any malfunctions in the oil level indicator show up as a warning in the instrument cluster. 
• Use the Info function to display the requirements for oil level measurement. 

Test procedure with engine stopped and cold, oil temperature approx. 20 °Celsius: 

1. Connect a battery charger.
2. PIWIS Tester II 9818  must be connected in the passenger compartment and ignition switched on.
3. Switch on the Tester and select the relevant vehicle.
4. Select Instrument cluster  , Actual values/input signals  in the Control unit search menu.
5. Select the Measured absolute oil level  function and press [F12] to continue.

   Information 

   • The filling capacities are guidelines that can deviate slightly. This depends, for example, on the oil temperature and the length of time since the vehicle was driven. 
6. Compare the actual value with the nominal value.

   → Max. filling capacity: 72 mm 

   → Min. filling capacity: 58 mm 

   Test procedure with engine idling, oil temperature at least 60 °Celsius: 

7. Complete Steps  1-- 4.
8. Select the Special function  menu.
9. Select the Oil level  menu and press [F12] to continue.
   1. 9.1. Follow the test instructions.
   2. 9.2. Display of remaining waiting time. The entire measurement takes about 60 seconds. The waiting time from the time the measurement starts is about 30 seconds.
   3. 9.3. Read any fault information displayed during the test and initiate counter-measures if necessary.
10. Read off the oil level in %.

    Display:

    100 %  , i.e. maximum oil level.

    0 %  , i.e. minimum oil level.