ubtrippin

Gents which oil have you guys been using. My low warning light came on today so either I top it off or bring it in for service. Then since it did come on, how many quarts would I need to use for top off
Thankx

redmonkey928

Why not just do a change if you don't know what oil is in the car? Cheap insurance and can't imagine doing an extra oil change wouldn't be worthwhile for peace of mind.

evilfij

0w40 Mobil one is easy to get and a40 Porsche approved.

ipse dixit

About 4-6 ounces.

RockyTopTenn

http://www.fruitlands.net/tdi/Porsch...EngineOils.pdf

I've always preferred Fuchs and Total Quartz, but a spec is a spec...

evilfij

Start with a quarter of a quart then do an oil level check on the computer.

ubtrippin

Thank you all

ubtrippin

I think since I dont know what's in there, I will take it in for service. Like redmonkey said for peace of mind first go round. Appreciate you guys and safe driving.

evilfij

Factory fill is 0w40 Mobil one.

But regardless, if you don’t know what is in there, when you change the oil, not all of it comes out, so you are definitely mixing oils whether you change or top up.

ubtrippin

^^What you said is very true

bogey1

I just had the same thing happen, took it in for new oil and brake fluid, plus intermediate service (due to time I guess). Fresh start for a new owner.

kblask

Careful, don't add more than 1/4 bottle at a time. You'll very quickly crest the "Oil level over max" warning, if you're not careful. These machines are incredibly picky about the oil level being dialed in perfectly.

ubtrippin

They top it off because in 2900 miles I'm due for service. He did tell me top off slowly like mentioned above at 1/4 at a time. Thanks everyone. I did go but a bottle of mobile one