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Thanks for the add. New guy here. I've got a 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S (991.2) with the twin turbo 3.0 L engine (Not the "Turbo" model, but still a turbo powered vehicle). The car has only 7k miles and has had two oil changes in the last 4 years at the dealer with the factory recommended Mobil 1 0w-40. The vehicle has always 'lived' in South Florida and will remain in a relatively warm climate. I don't track the car but I drive moderate-to-aggressively for a typical suburban occasional driver.
I've read lots of threads recommending other so called better oils and even the local performance Porsche independent mechanics recommend Liqui Moly for this vehicle instead of Mobil 1. Also thinking about going from 0w-40 to 5w-40 or 5w-50 but don't know which way to go. My concern is whether I should switch at all if I'm not having any issues and whether or not switching to a different viscosity will adversely affect engine longevity. Also curious if a switch is made if it affects the tolerances of the engine and make it impossible to switch back if issues arise later.
I'm planning to do an oil change using the same factory oil (Mobil 1 0w-40) that has been used so far and send a sample to Blackstone. I don't expect there to be any issues or red flags but I plan to switch oils on the following change which I'll probably begin doing every 3k miles or so. I'm ok with switching but there are several different lines of Liqui Moly. I have no idea which one to go with. I don't have a problem spending more to buy the 'best' one as to me this is a small investment to keep the car running optimally for a long time.
Looking for advice all around on whether or not to switch as well as which oil is best for this car. Thanks!
Here's a pic of all the different Liqui Moly oils available in 5w-40. The only one that's available in 0w-40 is the blue one (3rd one on the top row).
I've read lots of threads recommending other so called better oils and even the local performance Porsche independent mechanics recommend Liqui Moly for this vehicle instead of Mobil 1. Also thinking about going from 0w-40 to 5w-40 or 5w-50 but don't know which way to go. My concern is whether I should switch at all if I'm not having any issues and whether or not switching to a different viscosity will adversely affect engine longevity. Also curious if a switch is made if it affects the tolerances of the engine and make it impossible to switch back if issues arise later.
I'm planning to do an oil change using the same factory oil (Mobil 1 0w-40) that has been used so far and send a sample to Blackstone. I don't expect there to be any issues or red flags but I plan to switch oils on the following change which I'll probably begin doing every 3k miles or so. I'm ok with switching but there are several different lines of Liqui Moly. I have no idea which one to go with. I don't have a problem spending more to buy the 'best' one as to me this is a small investment to keep the car running optimally for a long time.
Looking for advice all around on whether or not to switch as well as which oil is best for this car. Thanks!
Here's a pic of all the different Liqui Moly oils available in 5w-40. The only one that's available in 0w-40 is the blue one (3rd one on the top row).