Engine Lubrication
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| Designation | 997 GT2 RS |
|---|---|
| Engine oil specification - Europe | ACEA A4-96 and special Porsche requirements (see Technical Information on engine oils) |
| Engine oil specification - USA/RoW | API SG and SHn and special Porsche requirements (see Technical Information on engine oils) |
| Type | Dry-sump lubrication with external oil tank |
| Oil cooling | 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° | 6.5 bar |
| Oil pressure indicator | Display with oil pressure warning light plus oil temperature in instrument cluster |
| Oil consumption l/1, 000 km | 0 - 1.5 |
| Oil quantity for new engine | 11.0 l |
| Oil change quantity without oil filter | 7.8 l |
| Oil change quantity with oil filter | 8.0 l |
| Engine oil level check | without dipstick, display in instrument cluster |