Engine Oil Level - Porsche Cayman Owner's Manual

Engine Oil Level

f Please see the chapter "EXERCISE EXTREME
CAUTION WHEN WORKING ON YOUR VEHICLE"
on Page 182.
f Regularly check the oil level using the on-board
computer after the vehicle is refuelled.
Please see the chapter "OIL DISPLAY AND
MEASUREMENT OF THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL"
on Page 121.
Topping off engine oil
Warning!
Engine oil is hazardous to your health and
may be fatal if swallowed.
f Keep engine oil out of children's reach.
Used engine oil contains chemicals that have
caused cancer in laboratory animals.
f Always protect your skin by washing
thoroughly with soap and water.
Caution!
Risk of damage from overflowing engine oil.
f Take care while checking and topping up
engine oil not to soil the luggage compartment
or items of luggage.
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Maintenance, Car Care
The difference between the minimum and maxi-
mum marks on the segment display is approx.
1.26 quarts (1.2 liters). Each segment of the dis-
play corresponds to approx 0.42 quart (0.4 liter).
The oil inlet opening is located in the rear luggage
compartment under the service flap.
1. The on-board computer indicates how much oil
must be added.
2. Press catch button on the service flap and
open flap.
3. Unscrew cap of the oil filler opening.
4. Add at most 0.53 quart (0.5 liter) of engine oil
at a time.
5. Measure oil level again with the on-board com-
puter.
6. Add more engine oil if necessary.
Never add more engine oil than required
to reach the max. mark.
7. Close cap carefully.
8. Close service flap.