Engine Oil - Porsche 718 Boxster Driver Manual

Engine Oil

Checking engine-oil level
The oil level should be checked regularly
(e.g. every time vehicle is refuelled).
f Refer to chapter "Before driving on race
circuits" on page 15.
Responding to oil level warning
If the oil level is too low, the symbol
or appears on the multi-function display
together with a warning message, indicating that
the engine must be topped up with oil immediately.
f Refer to chapter "Warning and Information
Messages" on page 278.
Reading off engine-oil level on
multi-function display
NOTICE
Risk of engine damage.
If the oil level has dropped below the minimum
mark, the engine will not be adequately lubricated.
e Check the oil level regularly.
e Do not allow the oil level to fall below the
minimum mark.
f Refer to chapter "Measuring and displaying
engine oil level" on page 160.
Selecting and topping up engine oil
Burning engine oil
WARNING
Cloths containing residues of engine oil that are
thrown away or stored without ventilation can
ignite by themselves and cause a fire.
e Soak up spilled engine oil with cloths.
e Keep cloths saturated with engine oil in a
ventilated place until they are disposed of.
Hot exhaust system
WARNING
The engine, adjacent components and the exhaust
system become very hot when the engine is
running.
e Take care when working near hot vehicle parts,
particularly the engine and the exhaust system.
e Top up engine oil only with the engine stopped
and ignition switched off.
NOTICE
Insufficient or excessive engine oil will damage the
engine. Excessive engine oil may result in blue
smoke formation and cause long-term damage to
the catalytic converters.
e Do not allow the oil level to fall below the
minimum mark.
e Do not fill engine oil beyond the maximum mark.
In the event of overfilling, have the oil quantity
corrected at the next opportunity.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Porsche
recommends a Porsche partner as they have
trained workshop personnel and the necessary
parts and tools.
NOTICE
Risk of damage through overflowing engine oil.
The luggage compartment or items of luggage
may become soiled in this event.
e Take care not to soil the luggage compartment
or items of luggage when checking and topping
up engine oil.
Always observe the following points:
– Use only engine oils approved by Porsche.
Observe the service intervals.
– Oils approved by Porsche can be mixed with
each other.
– Do not mix with oil additives.
Selecting engine oil
Porsche recommends .
Vehicle Approval SAE viscosity
class
All Porsche A40 SAE 0W-40
SAE 5W-40
SAE 5W-50
1) For all temperature ranges.
2) For the temperature range above –25 °C.
Information
Generally, you can find details on the manufacturer
approvals on the oil containers or as a notice
displayed by the retailer. In order to find out the
approval status: Contact your Porsche partner.
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