How do I check the oil level on a 996?
Initiating oil level measurement I> Switch ignition on (do not start the engine). The engine-oil level measurement display appears in the on-board computer. I> Allow waiting time to elapse. Once the measurement has been completed, you can read off the engine oil level on the segment display.
How do you check the oil level in a Porsche?
After filling the engine with engine oil, the oil level must be measured using the on-board computer (confirmation check). If the confirmation check is not carried out, the “Check oil level” warning message will still be displayed.
How is the oil level measured on a car?
Before the oil level is measured, the engine oil has to have flowed back into the oil pan. The time taken for the engine oil to flow back depends on the engine temperature and how long the engine has been stopped. This waiting time is counted down in the on-board computer display when the ignition is switched on.
When does the check oil level warning come on?
If the confirmation check is not carried out, the “Check oil level” warning message will still be displayed. In addition, the “Check oil level” warning message will come on if the oil level has not been checked after a period of time which varies according to vehicle and driver.
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.
After filling the engine with engine oil, the oil level must be measured using the on-board computer (confirmation check). If the confirmation check is not carried out, the “Check oil level” warning message will still be displayed.
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.
Before the oil level is measured, the engine oil has to have flowed back into the oil pan. The time taken for the engine oil to flow back depends on the engine temperature and how long the engine has been stopped. This waiting time is counted down in the on-board computer display when the ignition is switched on.
If the confirmation check is not carried out, the “Check oil level” warning message will still be displayed. In addition, the “Check oil level” warning message will come on if the oil level has not been checked after a period of time which varies according to vehicle and driver.