Arctic Wolf

Hey guys so I checked the oil level today and this is what the car showed in the picture below. It has given me this reading sometimes while other times it is one tick above this level. Should I add oil to the car? If so I might as well get a complete oil change. Thanks!

larrytrk

I usually keep mine at the second line, 1 line up from your pic.

mdr2001

This is straight out of the book for a 2007 model:

The difference between the minimum and maximum
marks on the segment display is approx.
1.2 liters. Each segment of the display corresponds
to approx. 0.4 liter.

So if you want to bump it to max you are talking about .8 liter with a total capacity of 8.5-9.0 quarts on the 997.1. I would just add 1/3 to 1/2 of a quart and then recheck after a nice drive.

If you want to get more information than that - check an old "OCBen" post here about the accuracy of the electronic gauge.

https://rennlist.com/forums/2727985-post12.html

cvtbenhogan

Question. If you overfill, does the shading cover the entire bar? Assume it would.

Mike in CA

At present, you are running approximately 3/4 to 1 quart low per the gauge. I would add oil as per mdr2001's suggestion above. Unless you are already at the point of needing an oil change, there's no reason to get one; just add.

mdr2001

IIRC it does go over the top bar when overfilled. This happened during my last oil change. I did the OCBen DIY like I did the first time and added 8.5 quarts. it was a little short so I added .5 quarts instead of the .3 I usually add.

It was overfilled per the computer. Since I had run it to warm her up - I waited for a bit and then just drained the oil from the filter cover back into an empty oil container. It has been fine ever since.

Spokane5150

If you need an oil change by all means get one. If not then add oil.

Yet anothercrisis

My 997.2 varies from two marks down to full for thousands of miles even when checked at the same spot in my garage (level). Whatever happened to the old fashioned but accurate dip stick?
Take care not to overfill if you choose to add oil.

mdrums

You're fine...not low. Better to be a quart down (which you are no where near) than .25 quart over filled.

mgordon18

I also keep mine 1 bar up from where your pic shows - this is where the level was when my car was delivered.

My car burns oil, so when I see that I've gone down to the level shown in your shot I add 12 oz., which is just under the .4 liters the manual states is the difference between the lines. Gets me back up to the next bar every time...

As others have stated, if it's time for a change, then do the change. But if not, then give the engine 12oz and keep on truckin'.

Arctic Wolf

Ok sounds like I'll add a little oil this weekend to the car. What type of oil does the dealership normally put in since I got this car back in July from Porsche of Downtown LA? Maybe I should just go for the complete oil change and start fresh?

tpenta

How many miles since last change?

My car wants a lot of oil though they have never found any leaks at the dealers. So just because it is low doesn't mean it needs a change. That should be determined by the numer of miles and how hard you drive...

-T

Arctic Wolf

I have put roughly 1,200 miles on since buying it from the dealer in July.

mdrums

1,200 miles since last oil change...you are good for a while 3-4k or 1 time a year...unless you track your car.

mdr2001

factory fill is mobil 1 0w40. I would say if the paperwork from the dealer doesn't specify - call and find out what they use.