i don't know why you wouldn't run a 5W-30 oil that meets the C30 spec. I would run an OCI of 6-8k and call it good.
Porsche Cayenne -v6
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Originally Posted by jdw1222
Thanks for all the help.
Still a little confused on the spec
Castrol 0w-40 is what I was leaning towards but see it isn't the exact spec needed for Porsche but seems fine for vw
Seems that the Castrols edge 0w-40 meets the Porsche a40 spec but not the c30 recommended for this engine by Porsche. Am I over thinking it or is it worth spending more for the Mobil 5w-30 c30 oil?
Also - what oci should I plan on - fairly normal/ easy driving. Will not be doing black stone samples
Wait, is your Porsche diesel or gas?
Thanks for all the help.
Still a little confused on the spec
Castrol 0w-40 is what I was leaning towards but see it isn't the exact spec needed for Porsche but seems fine for vw
Seems that the Castrols edge 0w-40 meets the Porsche a40 spec but not the c30 recommended for this engine by Porsche. Am I over thinking it or is it worth spending more for the Mobil 5w-30 c30 oil?
Also - what oci should I plan on - fairly normal/ easy driving. Will not be doing black stone samples
Wait, is your Porsche diesel or gas?
Originally Posted by jdw1222
Gas
Porsche A40 will do it. Castrol Edge 0W40/30 or Mobil1 0W40 FS.
If you really want to stick to C30, Mobil1 ESP 5W30 or Mobil1 ESP 0W30 X1.
Gas
Porsche A40 will do it. Castrol Edge 0W40/30 or Mobil1 0W40 FS.
If you really want to stick to C30, Mobil1 ESP 5W30 or Mobil1 ESP 0W30 X1.
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Sounds good. Thanks
I like the castrol edge 0-40 because it's easy to get and is $23 for 5 qts
The Mobil 5-30 esp seems to only be available in qts and is at least 2x the cost
I get it's a Porsche and so why to save any money but at the same time why throw it away if I don't have too
I'll think I'll plan on using the 0w-40 edge at 7500 intervals
I like the castrol edge 0-40 because it's easy to get and is $23 for 5 qts
The Mobil 5-30 esp seems to only be available in qts and is at least 2x the cost
I get it's a Porsche and so why to save any money but at the same time why throw it away if I don't have too
I'll think I'll plan on using the 0w-40 edge at 7500 intervals
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Originally Posted by jdw1222
Sounds good. Thanks
I like the castrol edge 0-40 because it's easy to get and is $23 for 5 qts
The Mobil 5-30 esp seems to only be available in qts and is at least 2x the cost
I get it's a Porsche and so why to save any money but at the same time why throw it away if I don't have too
I'll think I'll plan on using the 0w-40 edge at 7500 intervals
Yes, you will throw away money. Check Amazon for deals on Castrol Edge 0W30. I got 6qt for $38. Now it goes 6qt for $61. That oil IMO is better than 0W40. They are very similar though.
Sounds good. Thanks
I like the castrol edge 0-40 because it's easy to get and is $23 for 5 qts
The Mobil 5-30 esp seems to only be available in qts and is at least 2x the cost
I get it's a Porsche and so why to save any money but at the same time why throw it away if I don't have too
I'll think I'll plan on using the 0w-40 edge at 7500 intervals
Yes, you will throw away money. Check Amazon for deals on Castrol Edge 0W30. I got 6qt for $38. Now it goes 6qt for $61. That oil IMO is better than 0W40. They are very similar though.
The Cayenne V6 is a VW VR6 also used in the Touareg and Audi Q7, with its transverse sibling in the Passat and Atlas.
So, a VW 502.00 oil is more than sufficient for it.
And open up the exhaust a bit and enjoy the noise of the VR exhaust note.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6J5r8emGJM
So, a VW 502.00 oil is more than sufficient for it.
And open up the exhaust a bit and enjoy the noise of the VR exhaust note.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6J5r8emGJM
I have a 2008 Cayenne 6 speed with the same engine with 160k miles. I disregarded the C30 recommendation and have used an A40 oil with 10k change intervals (Mobil 1 0w-40, but probably Castrol 0w-40 next change since Amazon has been shipping it for $22 for a 5 quart jug). I have not done a UOA, but at 160k miles, I still burn no oil between changes.
I should note that if I was less lazy, I would have no problem using a C30 oil, but with M1 or Castrol 0w-40, I only have to keep one oil for all my vehicles.
I should note that if I was less lazy, I would have no problem using a C30 oil, but with M1 or Castrol 0w-40, I only have to keep one oil for all my vehicles.
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Originally Posted by jdw1222
Gas
If you really want to stick to C30, Mobil1 ESP 5W30 or Mobil1 ESP 0W30 X1.
FWIW as of around March 2019 Mobil ESP X1 0W30 has been replaced by M1 ESP 0W30.
Originally Posted by jdw1222
Gas
If you really want to stick to C30, Mobil1 ESP 5W30 or Mobil1 ESP 0W30 X1.
FWIW as of around March 2019 Mobil ESP X1 0W30 has been replaced by M1 ESP 0W30.
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