Maintenance, Car Care
233 Maintenance, Car Care
Exercise Extreme Caution when Working
on your Vehicle .......................................... 234
Engine Oil Level ......................................... 236
Engine Oil Recommendation ........................ 238
Coolant Level ............................................. 240
Brake-Fluid Level ........................................ 242
Washer Fluid .............................................. 243
Power Steering .......................................... 244
Air Cleaner ................................................ 245
Particle Filter ............................................. 245
Automatic Transmission Fluid ...................... 245
Wiper Blades ............................................. 246
Fuel Economy ............................................ 249
Operating Your Porsche in other Countries ... 249
Fuel........................................................... 250
Fuel Recommendations............................... 252
Portable Fuel Containers ............................. 253
Fuel Evaporation Control ............................. 253
Emission Control System ............................ 254
Car Care Instructions.................................. 256
Maintenance, Car Care
265
Storing your PorscheIf you intend to store your Porsche for a prolonged
period, please consult your authorized Porsche
dealer. The staff will be glad to advise you on the
most suitable and necessary methods.
fClean your vehicle thoroughly inside and out-
side. Clean the engine compartment. The un-
der carriage and chassis components should
be free of dirt and salt deposits.
fFill up the fuel tank.
fChange the oil and oil filter, and run the engine
for several minutes.
fIncrease the tire pressure to 58 psi (4 bar).It is
not recommended to lift the vehicle, due to the
possibility of corrosion on shock absorber pis-
ton shafts.The vehicle should be moved slight-
ly, approximately every four weeks, to prevent
flat spot on the tires.Climate control
The air conditioning system should be in good
working condition and fully charged.
Windshield/Headlight washer
fCheck and correct antifreeze/cleaning solution
level as necessary.
Electrical system
fRemove the battery from the vehicle and store
it in a cool dry place, not on a cement floor.
When the battery is disconnected, the alarm
system is deactivated.
fRecharge the battery every 3 months. If the
battery remains in the vehicle with the cables
connected, it is necessary to check, remove
and recharge the battery every 2-3 weeks.
Do not fast charge the battery.
fPlease observe the chapter “CHARGE STATE”
on Page 312.Vehicle interior
The interior must be dry, especially in the area of
the floor carpets. The use of drying agents (Silica-
Gel) is recommended in vehicles with leather inte-
rior and in areas with high humidity. The recom-
mended amount is 3 fabric bags of 1.1 lbs.
(500 grams) each placed on the floor carpets.
Windows, doors, lids and roof must be closed.
The air vents should be opened.
Vehicle Identification, Technical Data
351
CapacitiesUse only fluids and fuels authorized by Porsche. Your authorized Porsche dealer will be pleased to advise you.
Your Porsche has been designed so that it is not necessary to mix any additives with oils or fuels.1 Depending on equipment levelEngine oil change quantity without oil filter
approx. 8.5 quarts (8.0 liters)
Engine oil change quantity with oil filter approx. 9.0 quarts (8.5 litres)
Reference indication is the level on the oil dipstick.
Please observe the chapter “ENGINE OIL LEVEL” on Page 236.
Coolant
1)
approx. 4.8 – 5.5 U.S. gallons (18 - 21 liters)
Automatic transmission with torque converter approx. 10.6 quarts (10.1 liters)
Transfer box
approx. 0.9 quarts (0.85 liter)
Front-axle differential approx. 1.1 quarts (1.0 liter)
Rear-axle differential
approx. 1.5 quarts (1.4 liters)
Locking rear differential approx. 1.7 quarts (1.6 liters)
Fuel tank
approx. 26.4 U.S. gallons (100 liters),
including approx. 3.1 U.S. gallons (12 liters) reserve
Fuel quality The engine is designed to provide optimum performance and fuel consumption if unleaded premi-
um fuel with 98 RON/88 MON is used.
If unleaded premium fuels with octane numbers of at least 95 RON/85 MON are used, the engine's
“Electronic Oktane™ knock control“ automatically adapts the ignition timing.
Power steering
approx. 1.6 quarts (1.5 liters) Pentosin CHF 11 S
®
Brake fluid approx. 1.0 quart (0.95 liter)
Use only Original Porsche brake fluid.Window/headlight washer system
approx. 7.9 quarts (7.5 liters)
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Air Cleaner ................................................. 245
Particle Filter .............................................. 245
Automatic Transmission Fluid....................... 245
Wiper Blades .............................................. 246
Fuel Economy ............................................. 249
Operating Your Porsche in other Countries ... 249
Fuel ........................................................... 250
Fuel Recommendations ............................... 252
Portable Fuel Containers ............................. 253
Fuel Evaporation Control ............................. 253
Emission Control System............................. 254
Car Care Instructions .................................. 256
Exercise Extreme Caution when Working on your
Vehicle ....................................................... 268
Notes on Minor Repairs ............................... 269
Tires/Wheels .............................................. 269
Jack .......................................................... 283
Tool Kit ...................................................... 283
Lifting the Vehicle with a Lifting Platform or Garage
lift.............................................................. 284
Compressor ............................................... 285
Wheel Bolts ................................................ 285
Changing Wheels ........................................ 286
Flat Tire ..................................................... 287
Electrical System ........................................ 302
Battery....................................................... 312
Emergency Starting with Jumper Cables ....... 323
Replacing the remote control battery............ 326
Bulb Chart .................................................. 327
Replacing Bulbs .......................................... 328
Headlights .................................................. 329
Tail Light .................................................... 335
License Plate Lights .................................... 337
Headlight Adjustment .................................. 338
Changing Headlights from Left to Right-Hand Traf-fic ..............................................................339
Towing .......................................................340
Vehicle Identification....................................344
Engine Data ................................................346
Transmission ..............................................347
Tires, Rims, Tracks .....................................348
................................... Tire Pressures, Cold350
Capacities ..................................................351
Weights ......................................................352
Driving Performance....................................353
Dimensions.................................................354
Ground Clearance .......................................355