Porsche oil and fluids
What oil does a Porsche take?
The oil each Porsche engine takes and how many quarts an oil change with filter needs, for 12 engines — from Porsche's own US owner's manuals where they're published, each with its source. Look your car up by VIN for the exact engine, or find it in the list below.
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By engine
718 Boxster / Cayman 2.0 and 2.5 turbo flat-four (982) · 2017 on
- Engine oil
- Porsche A40 · 0W-40, 5W-40 or 5W-50(2018–2018 · 718 Boxster / Cayman (S) (MY2018; vehicle 'All'))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 0W-40 all temperatures; 5W-40 and 5W-50 above -13 F / -25 C.
- Engine oil
- Porsche C40 (alternatively VW 511 00) · 0W-40(2022–2022 · 718 4-cylinder models (MY2022))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Oil change with filter
- 5.7 liters
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MY2018 Technical data: 'Change quantity with oil filter: approx. 1.5 gals (5,7 liters)' - printed in US gallons and liters, no quart figure; not converted.
- Coolant
- Glysantin G40 (alternatively antifreeze to G12++ / VW TL 774 G)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Equal parts antifreeze and distilled water. 'Only use Porsche-approved freeze protection agents.'
Used in: 718 Boxster / Cayman / T (2.0), 718 Boxster S / Cayman S / GTS (2.5)
911 Carrera 3.0 twin-turbo flat-six (992.1) · 2020–2024
- Engine oil
- Porsche C40 (alternatively VW 511 00) · 0W-40 or 5W-40(2020–2020 · 911 Carrera / Carrera S / Carrera 4 / 4S (MY2020))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Vehicle 'All'. 'SAE 0W-40 1) For all temperature ranges. SAE 5W-40 2) For the temperature range above -13 F / -25 C.' A sticker in the engine compartment naming an approved oil takes priority over the manual.
- Engine oil
- Porsche C40 (alternatively VW 511 00) · 0W-40(2022–2024 · 911 Carrera / Targa range (MY2022, MY2024 manuals; vehicle 'All'))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Only SAE 0W-40 is listed from MY2022.
- Coolant
- Glysantin G40 (alternatively antifreeze to G12++ / VW TL 774 G)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Equal parts antifreeze and distilled water. 'Only use Porsche-approved freeze protection agents.'
Used in: 911 Carrera / Carrera S / 4 / 4S / Targa (2020-2024), 911 Carrera T / GTS (2022-2024), 911 Dakar (2023-2024)
911 GT3 / GT3 RS / Speedster / S/T 4.0 naturally aspirated flat-six · 2018–2025
- Engine oil
- Porsche C40 GT · 0W-40(2022–2024 · 911 GT3 (992) MY2022 and MY2024; 911 S/T MY2024)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Manual NOTE: 'By 02/01/2024, the specifications of engine oil release C40 and VW 511 00 will be adjusted ... Engine oil purchased before 02/01/2024 with the C40 or VW 511 00 release may continue to be used. Engine oil purchased as of 02/01/2024 must comply with the C40 GT release.'
Used in: 911 GT3 / GT3 RS (991.2, 2018-2019), 911 Speedster (2019), 911 GT3 / GT3 Touring / GT3 RS (992, 2022-), 911 S/T (2024)
911 Turbo / Turbo S / Sport Classic 3.7 twin-turbo flat-six (992.1) · 2022–2025
- Engine oil
- Porsche C40 (alternatively VW 511 00) · 0W-40(2022–2024 · 911 Turbo / Turbo S (the MY2022 and MY2024 911 (992) manuals cover the Turbo; vehicle 'All'))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
Used in: 911 Turbo / Turbo S (2022-2025), 911 Sport Classic (2023)
Cayenne (92A) twin-turbo V6 and V8 · 2012–2017
- Engine oil
- Porsche A40 · 0W-40, 5W-40 or 5W-50(2013–2016 · Cayenne S, Cayenne GTS, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne Turbo S (MY2013, MY2016))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 0W-40 all temperatures; 5W-40 / 5W-50 above -13 F / -25 C. (The non-turbo V6 Cayenne, diesel and hybrids use Porsche C30 - not in this entry.)
- Oil change with filter
- 10.04 quarts (9.5 liters)(Cayenne S / GTS (4.8 V8, MY2013))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MY2013: 'Engine oil change quantity with oil filter ... Cayenne S, Cayenne GTS approx. 10.04 quarts (9.5 liters)'.
- Oil change with filter
- 10.04 quarts (9.5 liters)(Cayenne Turbo / Turbo S (4.8 V8 twin-turbo))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MY2013 and MY2016: approx. 10.04 quarts (9.5 liters) with oil filter (MY2016 heads the row '(maximum)').
- Oil change with filter
- 8.98 quarts (8.5 liters)(Cayenne S / GTS (3.6 V6 twin-turbo, MY2016))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MY2016: 'Engine oil change quantity with oil filter (maximum)' Cayenne S and Cayenne GTS approx. 8.98 quarts (8.5 liters).
- Coolant
- Glysantin G40
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MY2016: 'Use Glysantin G40 antifreeze. If this is not available, use an antifreeze in accordance with ...' (alternative named in the manual); equal parts antifreeze and distilled water.
Used in: Cayenne S / GTS (3.6 V6 twin-turbo, 2015-2017), Cayenne S / GTS / Turbo (4.8 V8, 2012-2017)
Cayenne (E3) 3.0 turbo V6, 2.9 twin-turbo V6, 4.0 twin-turbo V8 (incl. E-Hybrid) · 2019 on
- Engine oil
- Porsche C20 (alternatively VW 508 00) · 0W-20(2019–2019 · Cayenne and Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 (MY2019))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Engine oil
- Porsche C30 (alternatively VW 504 00) · 0W-30 or 5W-30(2019–2019 · Cayenne S 2.9 V6 (MY2019))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 0W-30 all temperatures; 5W-30 above -13 F / -25 C.
- Engine oil
- Porsche C40 (alternatively VW 511 00) · 0W-40 or 5W-40(2019–2019 · 8-cylinder (4.0 V8) Cayenne Turbo / Turbo S E-Hybrid (MY2019))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 0W-40 all temperatures; 5W-40 above -13 F / -25 C.
- Engine oil
- Porsche C20 (alternatively VW 508 00/509 00) · 0W-20(2022–2024 · 3.0-liter V6 turbo engine (MY2022, MY2024 manuals, USA = country Group I))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Engine oil
- Porsche C30 (alternatively VW 504 00/507 00) · 5W-30 or 0W-30(2022–2022 · 2.9-liter V6 biturbo engine (MY2022))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Engine oil
- Porsche C40 (alternatively VW 511 00) · 0W-40 or 5W-40(2022–2024 · 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine (MY2022, MY2024); the MY2024 E3.2 '3B' manual lists only SAE 0W-40)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Coolant
- Glysantin G40 (alternatively G12++ / VW TL 774 G) or Glysantin G65 (alternatively G12evo / VW TL 774 LJ)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 'These freeze protection agents can be mixed.' Equal parts antifreeze and distilled water. E-Hybrid second cooling circuit is not owner-serviceable.
Used in: Cayenne / E-Hybrid (3.0, 2019-), Cayenne S (2.9, 2019-2023), Cayenne S / GTS / Turbo / Turbo E-Hybrid (4.0)
Macan (95B Gen I) 3.0 and 3.6 twin-turbo V6 · 2015–2018
- Engine oil
- Porsche A40 · 0W-40, 5W-40 or 5W-50(2016–2016 · Macan S / Macan Turbo (MY2016))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 0W-40 all temperatures; 5W-40 and 5W-50 above -13 F / -25 C.
- Oil change with filter
- 8.45 quarts (8 liters)(Macan S / Macan Turbo)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MY2016: 'Engine oil change quantity with oil filter - Macan Turbo, Macan S: Approx. 8.45 quarts (8 liters)'.
Used in: Macan S / GTS (3.0, 2015-2018), Macan Turbo (3.6, 2015-2018)
Macan (95B Gen II) 2.0 turbo I4 and 2.9 twin-turbo V6 · 2019 on
- Engine oil
- Porsche C20 (alternatively VW 508 00/509 00) · 0W-20(2020–2020 · 2.0-liter R4 turbo engine (and 3.0-liter V6 turbo) - MY2020, USA = country Group I)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Same answer with or without gasoline particle filter for Group I.
- Engine oil
- Porsche C30 (alternatively VW 504 00/507 00) · 5W-30 or 0W-30(2020–2020 · 2.9-liter V6 biturbo engine - MY2020)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Coolant
- Glysantin G40 (alternatively G12++ / VW TL 774 G) or Glysantin G65 (alternatively G12evo / VW TL 774 LJ)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 'These freeze protection agents can be mixed.' Equal parts antifreeze and distilled water. E-Hybrid second cooling circuit is not owner-serviceable.
Used in: Macan / Macan T (2.0, 2019-), Macan S / GTS / Turbo (2.9, 2020-)
Panamera (970) twin-turbo V6 and V8 · 2012–2016
- Engine oil
- Porsche A40 · 0W-40, 5W-40 or 5W-50(2014–2014 · Panamera, 4, S, 4S, 4S Executive, GTS, Turbo, Turbo S, Turbo (S) Executive (MY2014))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 0W-40 all temperatures; 5W-40 / 5W-50 above -13 F / -25 C. Panamera S E-Hybrid instead: Porsche C30 or VW 504 00, SAE 5W-30.
- Oil change with filter
- 8.5 liters(Panamera / 4 / S / 4S / 4S Executive)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MY2014: 'Engine oil change quantity with oil filter ... approx. 2.25 US gallons (8.5 liters)' - printed in US gallons and liters; not converted.
- Oil change with filter
- 9 liters(Panamera GTS / Turbo / Turbo S (incl. Executive))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MY2014: 'approx. 2.38 US gallons (9.0 liters)' with oil filter.
- Oil change with filter
- 6.75 liters(Panamera S E-Hybrid)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MY2014: 'approx. 1.78 U.S. gallons (6.75 liters)' with oil filter.
Used in: Panamera S / 4S (3.0 V6 twin-turbo, 2014-2016), Panamera S / 4S / GTS / Turbo (4.8 V8, 2012-2016)
Panamera 2.9 twin-turbo V6 (976, incl. E-Hybrid) · 2024 on
- Engine oil
- Porsche C30 (alternatively VW 504 00) · 0W-30(2024–2025 · Panamera Gen.3 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 (MY2024, MY2025))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
Used in: Panamera / Panamera 4 (2024-), Panamera 4 E-Hybrid / 4S E-Hybrid (2025-)
Panamera 4.0 twin-turbo V8 (976, incl. Turbo E-Hybrid) · 2024 on
- Engine oil
- Porsche C40 (alternatively VW 511 00) · 0W-40(2024–2025 · Panamera Gen.3 4.0-liter V8 biturbo (MY2024, MY2025))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
Used in: Panamera GTS (2025-), Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid / Turbo S E-Hybrid (2025-)
Taycan battery-electric (J1) · 2020 on
Electric — no engine oil to change.
- Coolant
- Glysantin G40 (alternatively antifreeze to G12++ / VW TL 774 G)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Battery-electric: no engine oil. 'Never add coolant yourself' - coolant is dealer-serviced.
Used in: Taycan / 4 / 4S / GTS / Turbo / Turbo S, incl. Cross Turismo and Sport Turismo (2020-)
Manufacturer-published figures link to the maker's document. "Reported" figures come from a dealer or a parts catalog and haven't been confirmed by the maker. Nothing here has been checked against your car — confirm with your owner's manual or a dealer reading the VIN.
Common questions
What oil does a Porsche take?
It depends on the engine. Across the 12 Porsche engines we hold, the grades named are mostly 0W-40, 5W-40, 5W-50, with Porsche A40, Porsche C40 (alternatively VW 511 00), Porsche C40 GT, Porsche C20 (alternatively VW 508 00). Find your engine above, or enter your VIN for the exact match.
How many quarts of oil does a Porsche take?
Between 8.45 and 10.04 quarts for an oil change with filter, depending on the engine — each engine's figure is listed above with its source.
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