911 Carrera (997) F6-3.6L (2006)
5. Clean oil filter housing thoroughly both inside and outside. Replace O-ring with a new one and smear gently with white Optimoly MP3 lubricant
(available from the Porsche Parts Catalogue).
6. Insert a new filter element.
7. Screw the oil-filter housing back in and secure it with the Oil filter spanner 92040. Tightening torque 19 ft. lbs.
Refilling engine oil
ATTENTION: Incorrect oil level
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Damage to engine and catalytic converter.
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Specification of correct oil level must be adhered to under all circumstances.
Note: Lift the oil filler neck slightly in order to fill engine oil.
Note: Use only engine oils tested and approved by Porsche AG.
1. Fill the engine oil slowly using a suitable filler container in order to avoid the oil overflowing at the filler neck. Don't forget to screw the cap on
again tightly.
Engine oil filling capacities: Filling capacity without oil filter 8.00 litre; Filling capacity with oil filter 8.25 litre; Filling capacity without oil filter
8.25 litre; Filling capacity with oil filter 8.50 litre
2. Clip the oil filler neck into the holding slot on the air cleaner.
Reworking
Subsequent work - topping up engine oil
1. Check engine oil level via on-board computer (display in instrument cluster) -> 'Check engine oil level'.