Porsche announces its own oil for air cooled cars- restarting the oil wars
06-01-2014 | 03:13 PM
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Porsche announces its own oil for air cooled cars- restarting the oil wars
Hi,
Has anyone seen the new oil that Porsche itself is marketing:
http://www.porsche.com/usa/accessori...toroel-10w-60/
10W-60 for the 911 from a displacement of 3.0 litres
Starting from the 3.0-litre engine with dry-sump lubrication, the flat-six engines of the 911 are more suited to fully synthetic oils. They allow air-cooled engines to reap all the benefits of technological advances in oils. Porsche Classic's 10W-60 version is an absolute ultra-high-performance oil. Its viscosity guarantees optimum lubrication behaviour, both during cold starts and in a hot engine at full throttle. The fully synthetic PAO-based (polyalphaolefin) oil also has excellent properties in terms of evaporation loss, HTHS and shear stability. Anyone venturing onto a race track in a 911 would also be well advised to use the 10W-60 oil, since it cares for and cleans the engine. For example, the additives ensure that the flow of oil reliably transports particles and contaminants to the oil filter.
The oil change intervals for individual vehicle and engine types can be found in the relevant driver's manuals. Engine oil should be changed once a year regardless of distance travelled, since short trips can have a particularly adverse impact on oil. Frequent cold starts mean that increased quantities of fuel, combustion products and moisture enter the oil. This is compounded by the fact that the engine never heats up properly and hence the by-products cannot evaporate. Your first port of call for an oil change should be a Porsche Centre. This is where customers can purchase the Porsche Classic Motoroil in one or five-litre containers. It's worth mentioning in passing that the container itself is a real eye-catcher, designed by the Porsche designers in the Development Centre in Weissach.
Matching oil filters are of course also available from every Porsche Partner in addition to the Porsche Classic Motoroil.
And if you're going to be using original Porsche oil in your original Porsche, you're going to need an oil change label in the engine compartment. Porsche Classic has designed one to match.
10W-60, 1 litre: Part no.: 00004320930
10W-60, 5 litres: Part no.: 00004320931
Don’t forget the following accessories:
Oil change label 10W-60: Part no.: PCG04320931
Oil type sticker for engine compartment 10W-60: Part no.: PCG04320006
AND, the FAQ:
FAQ
Can the engine be damaged if too much oil is added?
Too much oil in an engine is damaging for the environment and the engine.
Too high an oil level can cause the engine oil to foam, which means that it can only partially perform its lubricating function. At the same time, a greater quantity of oil mist is transported into the combustion chambers, only some of which will be combusted. This leads to deposits in the combustion chamber, reduced engine performance, smoke and increased oil consumption, as well as uncombusted oil constituents in the exhaust flow reaching the catalytic converter, adversely affecting its long-term performance. Regular oil checks show when and how much oil needs to be topped up. In engines with dry-sump
lubrication, the oil level must be measured when the engine is running and at operating temperature.
How long is an oil's shelf life?
The minimum shelf life for small containers is five years (if stored in a dry location at a temperature of between +5 and +30 degrees Celsius, out of direct sunlight). The best place to store oil is in the basement, for example – not the garage! Containers which have been opened should not be stored for longer than six months. Please see the maintenance booklet for your vehicle's oil change intervals.
How can I prepare my classic Porsche flat engine for the winter break?
You should change the engine oil in all cases. This removes contaminants such as combustion residues and condensation from the oil circuit. Aggressive combustion residues can cause acidification of the oil fill, resulting in the corrosion of engine components. An oil change before the winter break is therefore recommended. The engine should then be run to operating temperature again before it is switched off for the winter. This will ensure that your flat engine is fully protected during its break.
Are the engine oils from Porsche Classic also suitable for winter use?
Both versions of the Porsche Classic Motoroil are multi-grade oils. They are suitable for both summer and winter use. At temperatures below minus 10 degrees Celsius, Porsche Classic advises against engine operation with 20W-50. The limit for the 10W-60 oil is minus 20 degrees Celsius.
What is the difference between the 20W-50 oil and the 10W-60 oil?
There are two main reasons why the 20W-50 oil is recommended for flat engines up to a displacement of 2.7 litres and the 10W-60 oil is recommended from a displacement of 3.0 litres. Firstly, crucial developments in terms of engine technology, production tolerances and materials took place between the 2.7- and 3.2-litre models, with the introduction of the 3.0-litre turbo engine in 1975 representing the greatest enhancement of engine performance. Secondly, Porsche Classic has drawn here on its extensive experience in the use of oils in air-cooled flat engines.
Now, what do you thing about that ??
Has anyone seen the new oil that Porsche itself is marketing:
http://www.porsche.com/usa/accessori...toroel-10w-60/
10W-60 for the 911 from a displacement of 3.0 litres
Starting from the 3.0-litre engine with dry-sump lubrication, the flat-six engines of the 911 are more suited to fully synthetic oils. They allow air-cooled engines to reap all the benefits of technological advances in oils. Porsche Classic's 10W-60 version is an absolute ultra-high-performance oil. Its viscosity guarantees optimum lubrication behaviour, both during cold starts and in a hot engine at full throttle. The fully synthetic PAO-based (polyalphaolefin) oil also has excellent properties in terms of evaporation loss, HTHS and shear stability. Anyone venturing onto a race track in a 911 would also be well advised to use the 10W-60 oil, since it cares for and cleans the engine. For example, the additives ensure that the flow of oil reliably transports particles and contaminants to the oil filter.
The oil change intervals for individual vehicle and engine types can be found in the relevant driver's manuals. Engine oil should be changed once a year regardless of distance travelled, since short trips can have a particularly adverse impact on oil. Frequent cold starts mean that increased quantities of fuel, combustion products and moisture enter the oil. This is compounded by the fact that the engine never heats up properly and hence the by-products cannot evaporate. Your first port of call for an oil change should be a Porsche Centre. This is where customers can purchase the Porsche Classic Motoroil in one or five-litre containers. It's worth mentioning in passing that the container itself is a real eye-catcher, designed by the Porsche designers in the Development Centre in Weissach.
Matching oil filters are of course also available from every Porsche Partner in addition to the Porsche Classic Motoroil.
And if you're going to be using original Porsche oil in your original Porsche, you're going to need an oil change label in the engine compartment. Porsche Classic has designed one to match.
10W-60, 1 litre: Part no.: 00004320930
10W-60, 5 litres: Part no.: 00004320931
Don’t forget the following accessories:
Oil change label 10W-60: Part no.: PCG04320931
Oil type sticker for engine compartment 10W-60: Part no.: PCG04320006
AND, the FAQ:
FAQ
Can the engine be damaged if too much oil is added?
Too much oil in an engine is damaging for the environment and the engine.
Too high an oil level can cause the engine oil to foam, which means that it can only partially perform its lubricating function. At the same time, a greater quantity of oil mist is transported into the combustion chambers, only some of which will be combusted. This leads to deposits in the combustion chamber, reduced engine performance, smoke and increased oil consumption, as well as uncombusted oil constituents in the exhaust flow reaching the catalytic converter, adversely affecting its long-term performance. Regular oil checks show when and how much oil needs to be topped up. In engines with dry-sump
lubrication, the oil level must be measured when the engine is running and at operating temperature.
How long is an oil's shelf life?
The minimum shelf life for small containers is five years (if stored in a dry location at a temperature of between +5 and +30 degrees Celsius, out of direct sunlight). The best place to store oil is in the basement, for example – not the garage! Containers which have been opened should not be stored for longer than six months. Please see the maintenance booklet for your vehicle's oil change intervals.
How can I prepare my classic Porsche flat engine for the winter break?
You should change the engine oil in all cases. This removes contaminants such as combustion residues and condensation from the oil circuit. Aggressive combustion residues can cause acidification of the oil fill, resulting in the corrosion of engine components. An oil change before the winter break is therefore recommended. The engine should then be run to operating temperature again before it is switched off for the winter. This will ensure that your flat engine is fully protected during its break.
Are the engine oils from Porsche Classic also suitable for winter use?
Both versions of the Porsche Classic Motoroil are multi-grade oils. They are suitable for both summer and winter use. At temperatures below minus 10 degrees Celsius, Porsche Classic advises against engine operation with 20W-50. The limit for the 10W-60 oil is minus 20 degrees Celsius.
What is the difference between the 20W-50 oil and the 10W-60 oil?
There are two main reasons why the 20W-50 oil is recommended for flat engines up to a displacement of 2.7 litres and the 10W-60 oil is recommended from a displacement of 3.0 litres. Firstly, crucial developments in terms of engine technology, production tolerances and materials took place between the 2.7- and 3.2-litre models, with the introduction of the 3.0-litre turbo engine in 1975 representing the greatest enhancement of engine performance. Secondly, Porsche Classic has drawn here on its extensive experience in the use of oils in air-cooled flat engines.
Now, what do you thing about that ??
06-01-2014 | 04:17 PM
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The thing is, if you look at the pricing for the main line synthetics, the Porsche oil, at least at the 5L amount, is not even 100% more. It's more only about 40%. They must have made a mistake.
06-01-2014 | 05:11 PM
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Interesting to note that the original owners manual for the air-cooled cars did not recommend 10W-60 
Sounds like Porsche marketing to me ... a cool retro oil can just for the SC, Carrera, 964, and 993 ... Brilliant!
Sounds like Porsche marketing to me ... a cool retro oil can just for the SC, Carrera, 964, and 993 ... Brilliant!
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06-01-2014 | 09:10 PM
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At first I thought, "OIL THREAD... RUN!!!" 
(Based on experiences on other forums)
Glad I looked, at least. The geek in me wants a can. If someone takes the plunge, PM me. I too have $5.00 to go towards your oil fund.
(Based on experiences on other forums)Glad I looked, at least. The geek in me wants a can. If someone takes the plunge, PM me. I too have $5.00 to go towards your oil fund.
06-02-2014 | 11:08 AM
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06-02-2014 | 11:13 AM
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