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I had my oil changed recently in my 99 996 at a reputable Indy shop.
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Check manual, as it shows up in there almost certainly
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Edit: I would check your manual, as it shows up in there almost certainly.
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Make sure you're on level ground when checking your oil.
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The resident pros recommend the level to be midpoint between high and low on the stick and digital gauge.
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I had my oil changed recently in my 99 996 at a reputable Indy shop. Billed for a total of 9 quarts. Digital gauge will fluctuate from one tick above full level to at full level. This is what the dipstick reads both cold and warm. I talked to an associate at an actual Porsche dealer who didn�t seem too concerned. He recommended taking it out for a couple �hot laps.� Just thought I would get some opinions on here. No abnormal symptoms otherwise after driving for 50 miles or so. Thanks!
I certainly wouldn't trust an associate at a Porsche dealer. I have seen comments that any overfill is BAD. Suggestions are usually drop the filter empty and get the level below full. When you say cold do you mean overnight cold?
1 mark low is better than 1 mark over,, My AOS / Followup ENigne fail is related.. You need to just start reading ,, this has been discussed endlessly..
Make sure the car is level when checking. If it's still reading that high I would remove the oil filter to drain some of it off. Halfway between low and full is a good place.
I would concur with others, just drop the filter to lower level a bit. The resident pros recommend the level to be midpoint between high and low on the stick and digital gauge. FYI being "billed" for 9 litres only means they used more than 8, as you'll be charged even if they only actually use a spoonful.
I�ve put 9 quarts into mine before and not had an overfill. The system can take 9 quarts if you drain out more oil than a regular oil change would remove (more time draining or car not flat when draining).
Best not to overfill, there are stories of smoking from burning.
But if you aren�t heaving any problems, and if your car burns a small amount of oil, just leave it.
If you drive short trips, then you could accumulate water, causing an even higher oil level, so if that�s the case, take the oil filter off and drain the filter.
I agree with this advice.
Years ago, I looked at a red 997. It was beautiful. The owner's name was Dick. Didn't have hardly any miles on the car. As new as it gets. Dick only wanted $25,000 for it, but the owner killed the engine from hydrolock. Dick admitted that it was from him overfilling the car with oil. The car would be parked on an uneven surface and when he'd get in to drive it, it would read low on oil. Dick kept adding oil until one day the car croaked. Took to a Porsche shop and they confirmed it was definitely hydrolocked. Shame. My advice? Don't be a Dick.
I was just wondering about oil level yesterday. I checked mine and after sitting overnight the oil level was just above that first dot. I was thinking that seemed low, but wasn't really sure where it should be...
In the middle between the two dots on a flat surface after sitting all night(before the first start) is perfect. Not too low. Not too full. Just right.(apologies to Goldilocks)
