What's new
Porsche 911 UK Enthusiasts Online Community Discussion Forum GB

Welcome to the @Porsche911UK website. Register a free account today to become a member! Sign up is quick and easy, then you can view, participate in topics and posts across the site that covers all things Porsche.

Already registered and looking to recovery your account, select 'login in' and then the 'forget your password' option.

Used Cars for Sale at Cameron Sports Cars Ltd. Contact us today to view our inventory or arrange a test drive.

Oil top up question

D

dp400

Trainee
Joined
30 Jan 2018
Messages
55
Hi All

Having done around 1000 miles since I purchased my 3.6, the oil level gauge has gone from full to around 2/3 full. The car had fresh oil and a filter change done by the dealer before I picked it up.

My questions are how much oil should I put in to top it up but not overfill it, and what oil should I use. I dont know what oil was used when it was changed by the dealer 1000 miles ago.

I've looked on here and rennlist etc but I've struggled to find a straight forward answer on how much oil to top it up with. Also when I put my reg no in to the Halfords site they suggest Mobil 1 for my car. I've got some Mobil 1 in my garage but its probably been on the shelf for 10 years or so. Does oil go off? :dont know:

Although the photo below is not of my car, it shows the level my car is currently showing when cold and on a level surface.

Any help gratefully received from a newbie still learning the ropes!
 

Attachments

  • 997_oil_180.jpg
    997_oil_180.jpg
    68 KB · Views: 3,678
Your oil usage is pretty typical so don't worry.

I'd ring the supplying dealer to check what they would have put in and then add 100 ml at a time checking between each addition.

NB: running below 'max' is far better than going over the max line.
 
Also, that gauge doesn't represent how full the oil tank is. It only shows the last 1 litre or so of 10+. Where your gauge is in that picture is fine.

DON'T use that old oil.
 
Having been brought up in Yorkshire, I would probably use the oil - in the lawnmower.
 
in my experience 1 segment is between 250 and 300 ml of oil , so dont make the often made mistake of assuming you need 1/4 of the 8.5 ltrs that an oil change would use, your oil usage is good and at the low end of the Porsche reccomended scale for the miles you have done so no worries on that front.
as Terry suggests put it in at 100ml time and call the dealer to ask what oil they use and would have done the car with :thumb: the cars on 62k so hopefully it will be something like 5w40 or 10w50 if it starts with a 0w? then I would suggest at next oil change 1 yr or 10k not the Porsche reccomended 20k 2 yr you change it to a thicker viscosity like 5w40 or 10w50 as this is widely agreed to be the way to go on engines with over 50k on them :thumb: :thumb:
 
I usually wait until the gauge reads ONE bar (when hot), then tip in a 1 litre oil, which then tops it back upto full.

In addition, I beleive you should only read the gauge when the engine has warmed to normal temperature. Indeed my gauge read significantly different when the engine is cold, to when its hot.

In respect of oil, there are strong views supported by Hartech on changing the recommended Mobil 1 oil to the thicker Millers Nanotech grade, if you have a Gen1 997 and/or bebuilt engine.

I did put a poll on here last summer, for what oil members use... Results are here:

http://911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=122318&postdays=0&postorder=asc&vote=viewresult


Hope this helps, Im sure someone much more qualified than me can support or challengue this if necessary. :)
 
I wouldn't bother topping up at one bar down. I run mine at that level.
 
TTW said:
I usually wait until the gauge reads ONE bar (when hot), then tip in a 1 litre oil, which then tops it back upto full.

In addition, I beleive you should only read the gauge when the engine has warmed to normal temperature. Indeed my gauge read significantly different when the engine is cold, to when its hot.

In respect of oil, there are strong views supported by Hartech on changing the recommended Mobil 1 oil to the thicker Millers Nanotech grade, if you have a Gen1 997 and/or bebuilt engine.

I did put a poll on here last summer, for what oil members use... Results are here:

http://911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=122318&postdays=0&postorder=asc&vote=viewresult


Hope this helps, Im sure someone much more qualified than me can support or challengue this if necessary. :)
Click to expand...

I do the same although I usually put 3/4 of a litre in which puts it to one bar below max or sometimes max!
 
TTW said:
See also DeMort's detailed explanation on this thread...

http://911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=127905
Click to expand...

:floor:

I was just about to do a copy paste of exactly that !!

You beat me to it :D


At OP .. yes oil does go off .. i think thats a bit overdue for the bin :)

It would need not much more than a dribble i suspect to get it to lvl .. read the post i made in the link .
 
You dont need to add any. If its anything like mine it will stay at that reading until its due the next change.
 
The 'Maintenance, Car Care" section of the Owner's Manual has all the details.

Karl.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

pietrzj
Whale Oil Beef Hooked
Replies
3
Views
521
A993LAD
A
K
Changing gearbox oil without removing fill or drain plug
Replies
6
Views
609
Mac68
Mac68
T
2010 997.2 3.6 Random Check Oil Message ?
Replies
9
Views
2K
Targatwos
T
S
997.2 C2 oil consumption
Replies
5
Views
1K
davido
D
B
OBC Oil Failure Message
Replies
1
Views
362
911UK
911UK
remarklima
Daft question - oil change
Replies
1
Views
541
photek
photek
9
Can I MIX oils????
Replies
4
Views
721
911DG
9
Performance driver training experts

Latest posts

New Threads

Porsche Model Range

Porsche 911

Porsche 992: 2018- Porsche 992: 2018- Porsche 991: 2011-2019 Porsche 991: 2011-2019 Porsche 997: 2004-2012 Porsche 997: 2004-2012 Porsche 996: 1997-2005 Porsche 996: 1997-2005 Porsche 993: 1993-1998 Porsche 993: 1993-1998 Porsche 964: 1989-1993 Porsche 964: 1989-1993 Porsche Carrera 3.2: 1983-1989 Porsche Carrera 3.2: 1983-1989 Porsche Carrera SC: 1977-1983 Porsche Carrera SC: 1977-1983 Porsche 930 Turbo: 1975-1989 Porsche 930 Turbo: 1975-1989 Porsche Early 911: 1964-1977 Porsche Early 911: 1964-1977

Porsche Hypercars

Porsche 918 Spyder Porsche 918 Spyder Porsche Carrera GT Porsche Carrera GT Porsche GT1 Porsche GT1 Porsche 959 Porsche 959

Other Current Porsche Model

Porsche Taycan : (2019-0%) Porsche Taycan : (2019-0%) Porsche Macan : 2013- Porsche Macan : 2013- Porsche Panamera : 2009- Porsche Panamera : 2009- Porsche Cayman: 2005- Porsche Cayman: 2005- Porsche Cayenne: 2003- Porsche Cayenne: 2003- Porsche Boxster: 1997- Porsche Boxster: 1997-

Porsche Legacy Models

Porsche 928 Porsche 928 Porsche 968 Porsche 968 Porsche 944 Porsche 944 Porsche 924 Porsche 924 Porsche 914 Porsche 914 Porsche 912 Porsche 912 Porsche 904 Porsche 904 Porsche 550 Porsche 550 Porsche 356 Speedster Porsche 356 Speedster Porsche 356 Porsche 356

Forum statistics

Threads
124,544
Messages
1,441,356
Members
48,956
Latest member
tobytobytoby

porsche insurance porsche parts porsche sales porsche car sales porsche for sale
porsche classic sales porsche tuning porsche sold porsche specialist porsche engine rebuilds porsche driver training porsche car sales porsche exhausts

Community platform by XenForo® © 2010-2024 XenForo Ltd. XenForo theme by xenfocus

www.911uk.com @Porsche911UK THE DEFINITIVE PORSCHE FORUM Copyright © 911UK 2002-2024 All rights reserved.

911uk.com is not associated and is wholly independent of Porsche Automobil Holdings SE, Dr. Ing.h.c.F.Porsche AG, Porsche Cars GB, its subsidiaries and offical Porsche centres. Any word, phrase or graphic that in any way resembles anything to do with the Porsche name or organisation are registered trademarks of Porsche Automobil Holdings SE and Dr. Ing.h.c.F. Porsche AG.

Back
Top