At what point of time should the level of oil in engine cylinder be checked?
Answer. We recommend checking the oil level either before turning on the engine or 5 to 10 minutes after shutting down so you can have all the oil in the oil pan to get an accurate measurement.
When to check the oil level in a Porsche Cayenne?
Make sure your engine is cold when you check the oil in your Cayenne. Otherwise the dipstick will read slightly low. In addition to checking the oil level, you also want to look at the condition of the oil when you have the dipstick out. If the oil in your Cayenne is dirty or smells like gasoline, you probably need an oil change.
How to check oil level in Porsche 911?
2, Switch off engine, which is now at operating temperature. 3, Wait for approx, 1 minute. 4, Select the Oil Measurement Function on the multi-function display. Just a bit of useless info but the 1984 Porsche 911 3.2 which I ran the oil level was read when the car was at operating temp and with the engine running.
How to check the oil level on a 987.2?
Like Ray I’ve always checked the oil from cold with the car on a level area but with the electronic oil level indicator on the 987.2 it can only be checked with the engine idling and at normal operating temperature (at least 60 deg C). What advice is given in the handbook? Did the oil checking change between Gen 1 and Gen 2 cars?
Why is the oil level on my 718 not showing?
On my 718 CS, the hand book says under certain circumstances the engine oil level cannot be displayed. Engine is cold. Vehicle parked following full throttle operation at high engine speeds. (e.g. after hot laps on a track day). Engine oil temperature too high. Open rear luggage compartment lid. All of these I have experienced by trial and error.
2, Switch off engine, which is now at operating temperature. 3, Wait for approx, 1 minute. 4, Select the Oil Measurement Function on the multi-function display. Just a bit of useless info but the 1984 Porsche 911 3.2 which I ran the oil level was read when the car was at operating temp and with the engine running.
Like Ray I’ve always checked the oil from cold with the car on a level area but with the electronic oil level indicator on the 987.2 it can only be checked with the engine idling and at normal operating temperature (at least 60 deg C). What advice is given in the handbook? Did the oil checking change between Gen 1 and Gen 2 cars?
On my 718 CS, the hand book says under certain circumstances the engine oil level cannot be displayed. Engine is cold. Vehicle parked following full throttle operation at high engine speeds. (e.g. after hot laps on a track day). Engine oil temperature too high. Open rear luggage compartment lid. All of these I have experienced by trial and error.
Is the Porsche 997.2 engine running or hot?
Indeed, but the OP has a 987.1. Curious that it changed from the 987.2 to the 981 though although, having just looked, it also changed from engine running to engine stopped (and hot) from the 997.2 to the 991.1? This is all getting rather confusing to say the least.