Does Porsche have dipstick?
If you’re driving a new Porsche, then you may be surprised to know that there is no physical dipstick for you to check. Instead, you will check your oil with your onboard diagnostic system by following these steps: Scroll down to “Oil Level”
How to check oil level in Porsche 911?
The oil level can only be checked with the engine running at idle and at operating temperature. If the oil level is low, then add more oil while the engine is running. One to two quarts of oil added to the tank will make the oil level on the dipstick rise from the low mark to the high mark.
Where to put lubricant in a Porsche 911?
Consult with an authorized Porsche Dealer for recommendations on synthetic transmission fluids. — Run engine for a few minutes to warm oil. Turn engine off. — With car on level ground, place a drain pan under oil drain plug (arrow) on left side of engine. The car will not need to be raised if a shallow drain pan is used.
Is it OK to use synthetic oil on a Porsche 911?
Still some people swear by synthetic oil. In general, you should not use the synthetic oil if you have an older car with old seals in the engine. There have been many documented cases where the addition of synthetic oil has caused an otherwise dry car to start leaking.
What kind of oil level does a Porsche Boxster have?
This TSB applies to 2009-2011 Porsche Boxster, Boxster S, Cayman, Cayman S, 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S and 911 Turbo. Porsche reports that they have discovered that engine oil level sensors are increasingly being replaced, but in subsequent tests carried out by the manufacturer, these oil level sensors are found to be functioning correctly.
The oil level can only be checked with the engine running at idle and at operating temperature. If the oil level is low, then add more oil while the engine is running. One to two quarts of oil added to the tank will make the oil level on the dipstick rise from the low mark to the high mark.
Consult with an authorized Porsche Dealer for recommendations on synthetic transmission fluids. — Run engine for a few minutes to warm oil. Turn engine off. — With car on level ground, place a drain pan under oil drain plug (arrow) on left side of engine. The car will not need to be raised if a shallow drain pan is used.
Still some people swear by synthetic oil. In general, you should not use the synthetic oil if you have an older car with old seals in the engine. There have been many documented cases where the addition of synthetic oil has caused an otherwise dry car to start leaking.
Where is the oil drain plug on a Porsche 911?
Starting in late 1983, Porsche moved the location of this drain plug from the bottom of the engine to the side of the case. While all of your oil is draining, take the two plugs from the engine and the tank, and carefully clean them with a paper towel.