Neil Perry

There has been much talk about what oil to use in a 993 Carrera,
Synthetic or Mineral oil?

Then what viscosity should be used?

Thanks

Arena993

Oh no! NAOT (Not Another Oil Thread) I used 15-50 Mobil 1 as reccomended. You will get other responses

Mike

orangecurry

All I'll say is, after much research, the only oil that nobody got upset over using was:

Motul 8100 X-cess 5W40

...as it's an older API approval of SL, is a proper synthetic, and is/was on the Porsche approvals list.

Good luck with the bun-fight that will follow.

ps you should make it clear that you live in a warm climate (for the viscosity), as some people might not notice your location.

timabe

MrBonus

I once ran 0W40 and it lead to hypertension, high blood pressure, and gingivitis.

Ed Burdell

What, these cars take oil?

Mark in Baltimore

Uh oh.

jscott82

Snake oil... I use it in everywhere, windshield washer, brakes, power steering, and drink a wee dram before driving.....

cabrio993

It depends. Do you have your engine tray off or on?

Mark in Baltimore

Yes.

MrBonus

Yes, which they in turn eat or pour out of their various seals and gaskets.

ltc

Canola oil, but in an emergency, vegetablel oil.
Corn oil is only recommended if you are running E85 gasoline.

Extra virgin olive oil is probably overkill.

But, on a slightly more serious note, oil threads very seldom come to a consensus...the ones in the 996 turbo forum come to mind...those are a blast to moderate at times.

Mark in Baltimore

Yes.

x50type

Depends if you have converted to led's.

i have heard make of current tyre is part of the conundrum

ilko

Evening Primrose Oil if you car becomes temperamental once a month.