1991 Porsche 911 Oil Type & Capacity
The 1991 Porsche 911 oil type depends on the engine: the Carrera 2, 2D Convertible, Automatic takes 15W-40 (9.5 quarts with filter); the Carrera 2, 2D Convertible, Standard takes 15W-40 (9.5 quarts with filter); the Carrera 2, 2D Coupe, Automatic takes 15W-40 (9.5 quarts with filter); the Carrera 2, 2D Coupe, Standard takes 15W-40 (9.5 quarts with filter); the Carrera 4, 2D Convertible takes 15W-40 (9.5 quarts with filter); the Carrera 4, 2D Coupe takes 15W-40 (9.5 quarts with filter); the Turbo takes 15W-40 (10.6 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Carrera 2, 2D Convertible, Automatic: 15W-40, 9.5 quarts with filter
- Carrera 2, 2D Convertible, Standard: 15W-40, 9.5 quarts with filter
- Carrera 2, 2D Coupe, Automatic: 15W-40, 9.5 quarts with filter
- Carrera 2, 2D Coupe, Standard: 15W-40, 9.5 quarts with filter
- Carrera 4, 2D Convertible: 15W-40, 9.5 quarts with filter
- Carrera 4, 2D Coupe: 15W-40, 9.5 quarts with filter
- Turbo: 15W-40, 10.6 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrera 2, 2D Convertible, Automatic — 3.6L Eng | API - SF/CC, SF/CD, SG/CC or SG/CD, SAE 15W-40, 20W-50/40 (Above 50Deg.F), SAE 15W-40, 10W-40/30 (Below 50Deg.F), SAE 10W-30 and 5W-30 (Below 14Deg.F) | 9.50 QTS. | — | Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
| Carrera 2, 2D Convertible, Standard — 3.6L Eng | API - SF/CC, SF/CD, SG/CC or SG/CD, SAE 15W-40, 20W-50/40 (Above 50Deg.F), SAE 15W-40, 10W-40/30 (Below 50Deg.F), SAE 10W-30 and 5W-30 (Below 14Deg.F) | 9.50 QTS. | — | Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
| Carrera 2, 2D Coupe, Automatic — 3.6L Eng | API - SF/CC, SF/CD, SG/CC or SG/CD, SAE 15W-40, 20W-50/40 (Above 50Deg.F), SAE 15W-40, 10W-40/30 (Below 50Deg.F), SAE 10W-30 and 5W-30 (Below 14Deg.F) | 9.50 QTS. | — | Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
| Carrera 2, 2D Coupe, Standard — 3.6L Eng | API - SF/CC, SF/CD, SG/CC or SG/CD, SAE 15W-40, 20W-50/40 (Above 50Deg.F), SAE 15W-40, 10W-40/30 (Below 50Deg.F), SAE 10W-30 and 5W-30 (Below 14Deg.F) | 9.50 QTS. | — | Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
| Carrera 4, 2D Convertible — 3.6L Eng | API - SF/CC, SF/CD, SG/CC or SG/CD, SAE 15W-40, 20W-50/40 (Above 50Deg.F), SAE 15W-40, 10W-40/30 (Below 50Deg.F), SAE 10W-30 and 5W-30 (Below 14Deg.F) | 9.50 QTS. | — | Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
| Carrera 4, 2D Coupe — 3.6L Eng | API - SF/CC, SF/CD, SG/CC or SG/CD, SAE 15W-40, 20W-50/40 (Above 50Deg.F), SAE 15W-40, 10W-40/30 (Below 50Deg.F), SAE 10W-30 and 5W-30 (Below 14Deg.F) | 9.50 QTS. | — | Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
| Turbo — 3.3L Eng | API - SF/CC, SF/CD, SG/CC or SG/CD, SAE 15W-40, 20W-50/40 (Above 50Deg.F), SAE 15W-40, 10W-40/30 (Below 50Deg.F), SAE 10W-30 and 5W-30 (Below 14Deg.F) | 10.60 QTS. | — | Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
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Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1991 Porsche 911 take?
It depends on the engine: Carrera 2, 2D Convertible, Automatic uses 15W-40; Carrera 2, 2D Convertible, Standard uses 15W-40; Carrera 2, 2D Coupe, Automatic uses 15W-40; Carrera 2, 2D Coupe, Standard uses 15W-40; Carrera 4, 2D Convertible uses 15W-40; Carrera 4, 2D Coupe uses 15W-40; Turbo uses 15W-40.
How much oil does a 1991 Porsche 911 take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Carrera 2, 2D Convertible, Automatic holds 9.5 quarts with filter; Carrera 2, 2D Convertible, Standard holds 9.5 quarts with filter; Carrera 2, 2D Coupe, Automatic holds 9.5 quarts with filter; Carrera 2, 2D Coupe, Standard holds 9.5 quarts with filter; Carrera 4, 2D Convertible holds 9.5 quarts with filter; Carrera 4, 2D Coupe holds 9.5 quarts with filter; Turbo holds 10.6 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1991 Porsche 911?
Yes. 15W-40 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1991 Porsche 911. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.