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Old 02-13-2019, 12:20 PM
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What kind of oil waste is normal for 997.1 2S?
Old 02-13-2019, 12:31 PM
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Do you mean usage?

Porsche will say 1 litre per 1,000km.
Old 02-13-2019, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by LexVan
Do you mean usage?

Porsche will say 1 litre per 1,000km.
Yes, usage.
Can't understand why some has usage 0 per 1000 km and some about 1 litre per 1000 km?
Old 02-13-2019, 04:06 PM
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Driving habits and type of trips are a big factor probably.

I think the manual says up to 1.6l/1000km is normal.
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I lose one bar in my 997.2 between 5000-6000 miles. 86k on the odometer.
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Originally Posted by doclouie
I lose one bar in my 997.2 between 5000-6000 miles. 86k on the odometer.
Similar usage on my 06 C2S with 77k on the odometer.
Old 02-14-2019, 07:46 AM
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I end up adding anywhere from 1/2-1 QT on my 997. 1s over the 4,000 mile oil change interval



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