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Old Sep 15, 2010 | 11:38 AM
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Does anyone know the Oil grade for 2008 Cayenne base

I want to get the oil changed for my 2008 cayenne and wanted to buy my own oil. Does anyone know which is the best oil and specific grade to buy?? Thanx
 
Old Sep 15, 2010 | 12:24 PM
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Should say in the manual no?

I just got my Cayenne so no oil changes yet. But I'd look there first. Sorry I'm not more help. Good luck.
 
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Your Cayenne comes filled w/ Mobil 1 0w/40 Synthetic.

Any synthetic/40 oil will do.
I usually use 5w or 10w.

Change every 5k for maximum engine life.
 
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Your Cayenne comes filled w/ Mobil 1 0w/40 Synthetic.

Any synthetic/40 oil will do.
I usually use 5w or 10w.

Change every 5k for maximum engine life.
Thanx for your help.. yeah just recently purchsed the cayenne so don't have too much knowledge and also the porsche dealer is another 45min-1hr drive. So wanted to get the oil change done locally while full service can be done by porsche..
 
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Originally Posted by JasonE30M3
Should say in the manual no?

I just got my Cayenne so no oil changes yet. But I'd look there first. Sorry I'm not more help. Good luck.
Nah dats cool.. was going to look there soon after but just wanted to check here where people know too much about their porsches and are helpful.
 
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I use 0w-40 "European formula" on my base.
 
Old Sep 15, 2010 | 08:27 PM
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I use 0w-40 "European formula" on my base.
Thanx I went an purchased Mobile1 0w-40.
 
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