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Engine oil filling point on V8 engine
1. Unscrew cap of the oil filler opening.
2. Top up engine oil according to the display on
the multi-purpose display.
One segment of the display corresponds to a
top-up quantity of approx. 0.26 qt. (0.25 liter).
3. Carefully close cap on the oil filler opening.
After opening the engine compartment lid, the oil
level can be checked after waiting for approx.
2 minutes with the vehicle parked on a level
surface and the engine at operating temperature.
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Maintenance and Car Care
Checking Coolant Level and
Adding Coolant
The coolant provides year-round protection from
corrosion and freezing down to -31 °F (-35 °C)
(-40 °F (-40 °C) in Nordic countries).
Observe the following points:
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Use only antifreeze authorized by Porsche.
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Check the coolant level regularly.
Check coolant level
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Remove cover.
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Read off the engine coolant level.
When the engine is cold and the vehicle is
level, the coolant level must be between the
markings A and B.
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If the coolant level is below the MIN marking B,
add coolant.
Please see the chapter "OPEN CAP ON THE
RESERVOIR CAREFULLY AND ALLOW ANY
OVERPRESSURE TO ESCAPE. THEN
UNSCREW CAP COMPLETELY." on page 245.
If the coolant level is too low, a message will
appear on the multi-purpose display:
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Please see the chapter "OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES" on page 139.
Adding coolant
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Swallowing Engine
DANGER
Coolant
Coolant is hazardous to health. Coolant can be
deadly to children or pets if consumed.
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Keep coolant out of children's reach.
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Also, keep coolant away from your pets. They
can be attracted to it should there be a spill, or
to used coolant left in an open container.
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WARNING
Hot Engine Coolant
The coolant becomes very hot when the engine is
running and can burn you.
The coolant reservoir is pressurized. Careless
opening of the coolant reservoir can lead to hot
coolant suddenly spraying out.
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Do not open the cap on the reservoir when the
engine is hot.
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Allow the engine to cool down before opening
the cap and protect your hands, arms and face
from any possible escape of hot coolant.
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