motopix

1 line = 1/2 liter

Jd1368

Yes it was flashing under the bottom line and said to add oil so I put in a quart. It went to the top line after that. A little driving later and it was flashing again under the bottom line, so I put in another quart but it only read half full with the 2nd quart. Times like these I wish I had a dipstick.

gpjli2

OK,it's not a dipstick but this does not sound right. Did you check manual to find low oil warning light and proceed as directed? When and by who was oil filled before this happened? Low oil warning (if that is what you are describing) is rather severe condition. I've got an 06 so they may have changed something but warning light indicates really low oil level.

Hella-Buggin'

My 06 gives a warning when it is 1 quart away from full. Not really dangerously low but time for actions for sure.

gpjli2

Hello. As I recall from top of bars (overfill) to 1st step is .2 qt. the next two bars are .4qt. I thought the Cel for low oil was like "only a couple of qts left in the engine. Shut it off" Is there a red ! before Cel? I don't recall but OP is talking about adding oil by the quart and it still reading low. And I thought burning oil--> dark smoke. Curious stuff this.

Hella-Buggin'

I've had the warning before and have never added more than a half quart at a time and was back on the meter.

Hella-Buggin'

From the manual found here...
http://www.porsche.com/all/media/pdf...rrera_PCNA.pdf


Page 154.

“Check engine oil level” display

The on-board computer display “Check engine oil level” is an additional measurement that takes place in the background while driving.

The display depends on the distance travelled. This display appears if the oil level has reached the minimum mark or if the oil level is well above the maximum mark.

The difference between the minimum and maximum marks on the segment display is approx. 1.3 quarts (1.25 litres).
One segment of the display corresponds to a top-up quantity of approx. 0.42 quarts (0.4 litre).


It does mention that if the warning light is displayed to re-check and if needed, add oil immediately. But, the margin for the light to be triggered is 1.4 Quarts from maximum fill.

gpjli2

Ok, reading the manual eh?

That's about what I had recalled. The issue though is that there are two oilwarning lights. One is "check oil level" and is fairly benign, I guess is the one you reference. The second warning (same oil can with no wavy line beneath it-could at least used a different icon) is as follows "Stop Immediately At A Suitable Place" and then says add oil, etc. Never seen that one. If you miss the first I guess you get the RED ! as in "you have an important message". Miss second one and you may get the red check engine light. Hope to never find out.

I guess the question that only OP can answer after he brings car in is what really happened here? Hopefully he will follow up.

Thanks for the info.
Gerry

Jd1368

Just got a call from speedsport tuning in Danbury where I bought it. Based on symptoms they're concerned about cylinder scoring and are going to dismantle and check the borescope now. Hopefully dealer warranty covers a new engine or I'm screwed... If there is scoring are there options besides replacing the engine?

rickdogg82

It might be a good idea to also have someone other than the people that have to honor the warranty look at it.

DC911S

Not really. What kind of warranty do you have? Is it Fidelity or Porsche? Go read the fine print.

Jd1368

It's through pro certified, given as a standard 3 month warranty through the deal for no extra cost. Image below is promising, and there is also a line that in lieu of repairs a full refund may be issued for the vehicle. I trust this shop as they have a stellar reputation as some of the best out there.

JayRace

Pretty sure from reading what I see on your warranty image that you would not be covered for cylinder wall scoring. It sounds like one of those warranties that only covers mechanical breakdown arising from a failed internal part and at the very bottom doesn't it say "Warranty excludes the repair of engine valves, piston rings, and cylinder..."

DC911S

Hmmm....cylinder scoring is usually not caused by a bad oil or water pump. It will be interesting to see how this turns out. If I were you, I would ask to get my money back, and give them the car back to them. You had it a short time, they want not give you the full refund but it should be close. That or a new engine.

Ben Z

If this had happened to me and the dealer wouldn't take the car back or pay for a new engine I'd be on the phone to my attorney to see if the consumer protection laws in the state were on my side.