1994 Porsche 911 Oil Type & Capacity
The 1994 Porsche 911 takes 5W-30 motor oil — 10.0 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
5W-30 — 10.0 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 - SAE 5W-30, 10W-30 (Below 14Deg.F), 10W-30/40, 15W-40 (Below 50Deg.F), 40, 15W-40, 20W-50 (Above 50Deg.F) | 10.00 QTS. | — | Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
| Carrera 2, 2D Convertible, Standard — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30, 10W-30 (Below 14Deg.F), 10W-30/40, 15W-40 (Below 50Deg.F), 40, 15W-40, 20W-50 (Above 50Deg.F) | 10.00 QTS. | — | Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
| Carrera 2, 2D Coupe, Automatic — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30, 10W-30 (Below 14Deg.F), 10W-30/40, 15W-40 (Below 50Deg.F), 40, 15W-40, 20W-50 (Above 50Deg.F) | 10.00 QTS. | — | Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
| Carrera 2, 2D Coupe, Standard — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30, 10W-30 (Below 14Deg.F), 10W-30/40, 15W-40 (Below 50Deg.F), 40, 15W-40, 20W-50 (Above 50Deg.F) | 10.00 QTS. | — | Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
| Carrera 4, 2D Convertible — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30, 10W-30 (Below 14Deg.F), 10W-30/40, 15W-40 (Below 50Deg.F), 40, 15W-40, 20W-50 (Above 50Deg.F) | 10.00 QTS. | — | Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
| Carrera 4, 2D Coupe — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30, 10W-30 (Below 14Deg.F), 10W-30/40, 15W-40 (Below 50Deg.F), 40, 15W-40, 20W-50 (Above 50Deg.F) | 10.00 QTS. | — | Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
| RS America Carrera 2 — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30, 10W-30 (Below 14Deg.F), 10W-30/40, 15W-40 (Below 50Deg.F), 40, 15W-40, 20W-50 (Above 50Deg.F) | 10.00 QTS. | — | Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
| Speedster, Automatic — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30, 10W-30 (Below 14Deg.F), 10W-30/40, 15W-40 (Below 50Deg.F), 40, 15W-40, 20W-50 (Above 50Deg.F) | 10.00 QTS. | — | Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
| Speedster, Standard — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30, 10W-30 (Below 14Deg.F), 10W-30/40, 15W-40 (Below 50Deg.F), 40, 15W-40, 20W-50 (Above 50Deg.F) | 10.00 QTS. | — | Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
| Turbo — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30, 10W-30 (Below 14Deg.F), 10W-30/40, 15W-40 (Below 50Deg.F), 40, 15W-40, 20W-50 (Above 50Deg.F) | 10.00 QTS. | — | Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
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Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1994 Porsche 911 take?
The 1994 Porsche 911 takes 5W-30 motor oil (API - SAE 5W-30, 10W-30 (Below 14Deg.F), 10W-30/40, 15W-40 (Below 50Deg.F), 40, 15W-40, 20W-50 (Above 50Deg.F)), per the factory service manual.
How much oil does a 1994 Porsche 911 take?
The 1994 Porsche 911 holds 10.0 quarts with a filter change.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1994 Porsche 911?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1994 Porsche 911. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.