Engine Oil Level - Porsche 911 GT3 Owner's Manual

Engine Oil Level

f Please see the chapter "EXERCISE EXTREME
CAUTION WHEN WORKING ON YOUR VEHICLE"
on Page 157.
f Regularly check the oil level using the on-board
computer after the vehicle is refueled.
Please see the chapter "OIL DISPLAY AND
MEASUREMENT OF THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL"
on Page 143.
The difference between the minimum and
maximum marks on the segment display is
approx. 1.1 quarts (1.0 liters).
Each segment of the display corresponds to
approx. 0.32 quart (0.3 liter).
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Maintenance, Car Care
Topping off engine oil
Porsche recommends
The right oil for your vehicle
Vehicle Complies
with
1)
approval
911 GT3: Porsche A40
1)
Generally, you can find details on the
manufacturer approvals on the oil containers or as
a notice displayed by the retailer.
The current approval status is also available from
your authorized Porsche dealer.
2)
SAE viscosity class – Example: SAE 0W - 40
Specification 0W = Viscosity specification for low
temperatures (winter).
Specification 40 = Viscosity specification for high
temperatures.
3)
For all temperature ranges.
4)
For the temperature range above –25 °C.
Always observe the following points:
– Use engine oils approved by Porsche only.
.
This is a precondition for optimum and
problem-free operation of your vehicle.
– Regular oil changes are part of servicing.
Viscosity
2) It is important that the service intervals,
class
particularly the oil change intervals, are
observed in accordance with the specifications
3)
SAE 0W - 40
in the "Maintenance" booklet.
4)
SAE 5W - 40
4)
– Oils approved by Porsche can be mixed with
SAE 5W - 50
each other.
– Porsche engines are designed so that no oil
additives may be used.
– A label is located in the engine compartment,
which provides you with information on suitable
oil for your engine.
Your authorized Porsche dealer will be pleased to
advise you.