242 Maintenance and Car Care
– The oil pressure warning light is not an oil level
indicator.
The oil pressure warning light indicates serious
engine damage may be occuring when lit, if
engine rpm is above idle speed.
Checking Engine Oil Level
f Check the oil level on the multi-purpose display
at regular intervals before refueling.
f Please see the chapter “DISPLAY AND
MEASUREMENT OF THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL”
on page 113.
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.
f If you suspect an oil leak in the engine have
your authorized Porsche dealer check it out
immediately.
Top-up quantity
The difference between the minimum and
maximum marks on the segment display is
approx. 1.06 qt. (1 liter) for each.
One segment of the display corresponds to
a top-up quantity of approx. 0.26 qt. (0.25 liter).
f Never add more engine oil than required to
reach the maximum mark.
If the oil level is too low, this is indicated by the
oil-warning light on the multi-purpose display.
f Correct the oil level as soon as possible.
f Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 139.
Measuring the oil level after topping up
engine oil or opening the engine
compartment lid
The oil level can be checked after waiting for
approx. 2 minutes with the vehicle parked on
a level surface and the engine at operating
temperature.
Topping Up Engine Oil
Porsche recommends .
1)
Generally, you can find specifications relating to
manufacturer approvals on the oil containers or as
a notice displayed by the retailer.
The current approval status is also available from
your authorized Porsche dealer.
2)
SAE viscosity class - Example: SAE 0W - 40
Specification 0W = Viscosity specification for
low temperatures (winter).
Specification 40 = Viscosity specification for
high temperatures.
3)
For all temperature ranges.
4)
For the temperature range over 13 °F (–25 °C).
Swallowing Engine Oil
Engine Oil Cancer Risk
Oil-level warning
The right oil for your vehicle
Vehicle Complies
with
approval
1)
Viscosity
class
2)
Cayenne S,
Cayenne Turbo:
Porsche
A40
SAE 0W - 40
3)
SAE 5W - 40
4)
SAE 5W - 50
4)
Cayenne (V6) Porsche
C30 or
VW 504 00
SAE 5W - 30
3)
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