Engine Oil - Porsche 92854 Owner's Manual

Engine oil

It is normal for your engine to consume oil.
The rate of oil consumption depends on the
quality and viscosity of oil, the speed at which
the engine is operated, the climate, road con-
ditions as well as the amount of dilution and
oxidation of the lubricant.
Because of these variables, no standard rate
of oil consumption can be established, but
drivers should expect an increased oil con-
sumption at high s p e e d s and when the engine
is new.
• The engine in your vehicle depends on
oil to lubricate and cool all of its moving
parts. Therefore, the engine oil should
be checked regularly and k e p t at the re-
quired level.
• Make it a habit to have the engine oil
level checked with every fuel filling.
• Lack of sufficient engine oil may lead to
severe engine damage.
• The oil pressure warning light is not an
oil level indicator.
Checking oil level
To get a true reading, the car should be on
level ground. After turning off the engine, wait
a f e w minutes for the oil to return to the oil sump.
1. P u l l out dipstick and wipe it dry with a clean
cloth or paper towel.
2. R e i n s e r t dipstick; push it in all the way down
for a n a c c u r a t e reading.
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3. Pull dipstick out again. The oil level is cor-
rect if it is between the "max" und "min"
marks on the dipstick.
4. If oil level is below "min" mark, or not
showing on dipstick, add oil immediately.
The difference between the two marks is about
1 . 6 U.S. qt. or 1 . 5 liter.
Should the engine oil level be too low, the
central warning light and the engine oil
level w a r n i n g light will flash as s o o n as the
ignition is turned on (see "Central warn-
ing light system"). Do not start the engine
but add oil immediately or contact your
Porsche dealer.
See "Cautions"
Adding engine oil
Only add the amount of oil that is needed. T h e
correct oil grade and viscosity recommenda-
tion is given under "Engine Oils".
1. R e m o v e oil filler cap (arrow).
2. T o p up with quality oil labeled "API Service
SF or SE".
3. Check oil level with the dipstick - upper mark
should not be exceeded.
4. Replace cap and tighten.
WARNING
The oil filler cap and dipstick must be se-
cure to avoid oil spills and resulting fire
hazard.