1997 Porsche 911 Oil Type & Capacity
The 1997 Porsche 911 takes 5W-20 motor oil — 9.5 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
5W-20 — 9.5 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrera 4 — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 (Below -20Deg.F to 15Deg.F), 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 30Deg.F),10W-30 (-10Deg.F to 70Deg.F), 10W-40 (-5Deg.F to 95Deg.F), 15W-40 (5Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 9.50 QTS. | — | Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
| Carrera 4S — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 (Below -20Deg.F to 15Deg.F), 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 30Deg.F),10W-30 (-10Deg.F to 70Deg.F), 10W-40 (-5Deg.F to 95Deg.F), 15W-40 (5Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 9.50 QTS. | — | Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
| Carrera S, Automatic — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 (Below -20Deg.F to 15Deg.F), 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 30Deg.F),10W-30 (-10Deg.F to 70Deg.F), 10W-40 (-5Deg.F to 95Deg.F), 15W-40 (5Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 9.50 QTS. | — | Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
| Carrera S, Standard — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 (Below -20Deg.F to 15Deg.F), 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 30Deg.F),10W-30 (-10Deg.F to 70Deg.F), 10W-40 (-5Deg.F to 95Deg.F), 15W-40 (5Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 9.50 QTS. | — | Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
| Carrera, 2D Convertible, Automatic — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 (Below -20Deg.F to 15Deg.F), 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 30Deg.F),10W-30 (-10Deg.F to 70Deg.F), 10W-40 (-5Deg.F to 95Deg.F), 15W-40 (5Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 9.50 QTS. | — | Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
| Carrera, 2D Convertible, Standard — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 (Below -20Deg.F to 15Deg.F), 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 30Deg.F),10W-30 (-10Deg.F to 70Deg.F), 10W-40 (-5Deg.F to 95Deg.F), 15W-40 (5Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 9.50 QTS. | — | Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
| Carrera, 2D Coupe, Automatic — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 (Below -20Deg.F to 15Deg.F), 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 30Deg.F),10W-30 (-10Deg.F to 70Deg.F), 10W-40 (-5Deg.F to 95Deg.F), 15W-40 (5Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 9.50 QTS. | — | Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
| Carrera, 2D Coupe, Standard — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 (Below -20Deg.F to 15Deg.F), 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 30Deg.F),10W-30 (-10Deg.F to 70Deg.F), 10W-40 (-5Deg.F to 95Deg.F), 15W-40 (5Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 9.50 QTS. | — | Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
| Targa — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 (Below -20Deg.F to 15Deg.F), 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 30Deg.F),10W-30 (-10Deg.F to 70Deg.F), 10W-40 (-5Deg.F to 95Deg.F), 15W-40 (5Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 9.50 QTS. | — | Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
| Turbo — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 (Below -20Deg.F to 15Deg.F), 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 30Deg.F),10W-30 (-10Deg.F to 70Deg.F), 10W-40 (-5Deg.F to 95Deg.F), 15W-40 (5Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 9.50 QTS. | — | Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
| Turbo S — 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 (Below -20Deg.F to 15Deg.F), 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 30Deg.F),10W-30 (-10Deg.F to 70Deg.F), 10W-40 (-5Deg.F to 95Deg.F), 15W-40 (5Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 9.50 QTS. | — | Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
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Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1997 Porsche 911 take?
The 1997 Porsche 911 takes 5W-20 motor oil (API - SAE 5W-20 (Below -20Deg.F to 15Deg.F), 5W-30 (-20Deg.F to 30Deg.F),10W-30 (-10Deg.F to 70Deg.F), 10W-40 (-5Deg.F to 95Deg.F), 15W-40 (5Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)), per the factory service manual.
How much oil does a 1997 Porsche 911 take?
The 1997 Porsche 911 holds 9.5 quarts with a filter change.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1997 Porsche 911?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1997 Porsche 911. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.
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