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Engine Oil

Engine Oil Recommendation


NOTE:
Begining January 24, 2001, all Porsche vehicles are now factory filled with 0w/40 Mobile 1 engine oil.

Engine oils in the viscosity 0w/40, 5w/40 and 5w/50 must correspond to the ACEA A3 specifications


Cayenne (V6)


Ambient Temperature (seasonal) SAE Viscosity Range

For all temperature ranges 0W-30
0W-40

Suitable oils are:

Use only engine oils tested and approved by Porsche (Porsche approval list). Your authorized Porsche dealer will be pleased to advise you.
You will find a sticker in the engine compartment which provides information (manufacturer) about the initial filling of you engine.
Generally you can find the manufacturer suggestions on the oil containers or as a bulletin on the market.