Maintenance, Car Care 269
Cayenne oil dipstick
MAX marking
f Do not top up engine oil.
A – Normal marking
f Engine oil can be topped up.
MIN marking
f Top up engine oil immediately.
Topping up engine oil
Porsche recommends .
Always observe the following points:
– Use only non-seasonal light-running oils in
accordance with the Porsch approval list
which are suitable for the respective tempera-
ture range (see “Oils for the correct tempera-
ture range”).
This is a precondition for optimum and
problem-free operation of your vehicle.
– Use of these Porsche-approved oils is also a
precondition for the 2 year/30,000 km
service intervals of the Cayenne.
Note for Cayenne (V6)
Using fuels in accordance with Euro standard
EN 228 and using an engine oil from the Porsche
approval list for Cayenne (V6) are requirements for
the 2 year/30,000 km service intervals.
– You will find a sticker in the engine compart-
ment which provides information (manufac-
turer) about the first filling of your engine.
– Generally you can find the manufacturer
suggestions on the oil containers or as a
bulletin on the market.
f Do not mix oil additives with your engine oil.
f Always use the same oil type if possible.
Do not mix oils.
f Regular oil changes are part of servicing.
Change the oil more frequently in dusty
regions.
Your Porsche partner will be pleased to advise
you.
1. Use with Porsche approval
2. SAE viscosity class - Example: SAE 0W - 30
Specification 0W = Viscosity specification for
low temperatures (winter).
Specification 30 = Viscosity specification for
high temperatures.
The right oil for every temperature range
Oil type Use
1)
Cayenne (V6): SAE
2)
0W - 30
and
0W - 40
For all temperature
ranges.
Cayenne S: SAE
2)
0W - 40,
5W - 40
and
5W - 50
Above –25 °C
SAE
2)
0W - 40 Below –25 °C
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