Oil Level question

[zgdanska]

what is the proper procedure to check the oil level ? thank you :renntech:

ps

Just did my oil change at jiffy lube and they put mobile 1 5w-30 into the engine . I am in troubles ?????

Edited April 25, 2009 by zgdanska

[C2951]

Check the owners manual for the oil level check procedure. Jiffy Lube? Are you kidding me? Do you know how much a new engine costs?

[Rio]

I also take my '99 996 Cab to Jiffy Lube, but I bring my oil and filter. I'm friends with the manager, so I get to supervise the process. I use 5w40 though.

[Loren]

what is the proper procedure to check the oil level ? thank you :renntech:

ps

Just did my oil change at jiffy lube and they put mobile 1 5w-30 into the engine . I am in troubles ?????

Porsche does not approve 5W-30 oil for it's cars. 0W-40, 5W-40, and 5W-50 are approved oil viscosity.

You really need 5W-40 as a minimum.

[Dave!]

what is the proper procedure to check the oil level ? thank you :renntech:

ps

Just did my oil change at jiffy lube and they put mobile 1 5w-30 into the engine . I am in troubles ?????

Porsche does not approve 5W-30 oil for it's cars. 0W-40, 5W-40, and 5W-50 are approved oil viscosity.

You really need 5W-40 as a minimum.

For whatever reason, the Porsche dealership near me (Birmingham, AL) uses Mobil 1 0w30. Same guys that let a Cayman S basically rot on display at a local mall--completely rusted calipers and cobwebs all over it.

[zgdanska]

Thanks

Just found the cd with the manual and looks like they overfill the engine by almost 3/4 liter .(i ran the car for 20 min , then park in garage and waited 5 min ) I will go to them change the oil to 0/40 and fill only with 8 cans for now . :renntech:

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To Loren

I have 53000 miles on this car . 2002 cabrio 911 996 3.6 non turbo . What will be the best choice of oil ????? Thank You always for your input.

Edited April 26, 2009 by zgdanska

[zgdanska]

hmmm , this is from the manual

above 50F

15w40 10w40 20w50 15w40 15w50 20w40

below 50F

15w40 10w40 10w30 5w30

below 14F

10w30 5w30

i don't see any 0w40 5w50 . Any help with that ? or maybe the manual is outdated ??

[Loren]

Thanks

Just found the cd with the manual and looks like they overfill the engine by almost 3/4 liter .(i ran the car for 20 min , then park in garage and waited 5 min ) I will go to them change the oil to 0/40 and fill only with 8 cans for now . :renntech:

ps

To Loren

I have 53000 miles on this car . 2002 cabrio 911 996 3.6 non turbo . What will be the best choice of oil ????? Thank You always for your input.

The factory fill is Mobil 1 0W-40. Most owners use that or 5W-50 in either Mobile 1 or Castrol.

[zgdanska]

why this two are not in the manual ?

[C2951]

why this two are not in the manual ?

There is a Porsche TSB (available on this site) which updates the list of approved oils.

[zgdanska]

do you have the link ?

[C2951]

do you have the link ?

Found by searching "All TSBs" for "oil":

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?a...load&id=357

[Loren]

why this two are not in the manual ?

Manuals do not get updates - TSB are for that.

My MY1999 manual says 15W-40 Mobil 1. Which I am sure works but Porsche has removed it from the "approved" oils list. 4-5 years ago as I recall.

[zgdanska]

do you have the link ?

Found by searching "All TSBs" for "oil":

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?a...load&id=357

all i can see is first page out of 12 from this link

[Loren]

do you have the link ?

Found by searching "All TSBs" for "oil":

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?a...load&id=357

all i can see is first page out of 12 from this link

Use your mouse wheel to scroll down through the other pages.