Engine Lubrication
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| Designation | 997 Turbo (MA.170) | 997 Turbo S (MA.170 S) |
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| Type | Pressure-fed lubrication, integrated dry sump, demand-controlled oil pump with 4 extraction stages in the cylinder heads and 2 in the turbochargers | |
| Oil cooling | Via oil-water heat exchanger | |
| Installation position of oil filter | On pressure side behind oil pump ahead of feed to engine | |
| Oil pressure at 5, 000 RPM and 90° | Controlled according to load from 3.5 to 4.5 bar | |
| Oil pressure indicator | Oil pressure indicator with oil pressure warning light and oil temperature gauge | |
| Consumption of oil over 1, 000 km | Max. 1, 000 cm3 | |
| Quantity of oil for new engine | 10.4 litres | |
| Oil change quantity | 7.50 l | |
| Engine oil level check | Checked continuously while engine is on via thermally compensated oil level sensor, even while driving Display in instrument cluster and function in the PIWIS Tester |
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