2008 Porsche 911 Oil Type & Capacity
The 2008 Porsche 911 oil type depends on the engine: the Carrera 4, 2D Convertible, Automatic takes 0W-40 (7.9 quarts with filter); the Carrera 4, 2D Convertible, Standard takes 0W-40 (7.9 quarts with filter); the Carrera 4, 2D Coupe, Automatic takes 0W-40 (7.9 quarts with filter); the Carrera 4, 2D Coupe, Standard takes 0W-40 (7.9 quarts with filter); the Carrera 4S, 2D Convertible, Automatic takes 0W-40 (7.9 quarts with filter); the Carrera 4S, 2D Convertible, Standard takes 0W-40 (7.9 quarts with filter); the Carrera 4S, 2D Coupe, Automatic takes 0W-40 (7.9 quarts with filter); the Carrera 4S, 2D Coupe, Standard takes 0W-40 (7.9 quarts with filter); the Carrera S, 2D Convertible, Automatic takes 0W-40 (7.9 quarts with filter); the Carrera S, 2D Convertible, Standard takes 0W-40 (7.9 quarts with filter); the Carrera S, 2D Coupe, Automatic takes 0W-40 (7.9 quarts with filter); the Carrera S, 2D Coupe, Standard takes 0W-40 (7.9 quarts with filter); the Carrera, 2D Convertible takes 0W-40 (7.9 quarts with filter); the Carrera, 2D Coupe, Automatic takes 0W-40 (7.9 quarts with filter); the Carrera, 2D Coupe, Standard takes 0W-40 (7.9 quarts with filter); the Turbo, 2D Convertible, Automatic takes 0W-40 (8.0 quarts with filter); the Turbo, 2D Convertible, Standard takes 0W-40 (8.0 quarts with filter); the Turbo, 2D Coupe, Automatic takes 0W-40 (8.0 quarts with filter); the Turbo, 2D Coupe, Standard takes 0W-40 (8.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Carrera 4, 2D Convertible, Automatic: 0W-40, 7.9 quarts with filter
- Carrera 4, 2D Convertible, Standard: 0W-40, 7.9 quarts with filter
- Carrera 4, 2D Coupe, Automatic: 0W-40, 7.9 quarts with filter
- Carrera 4, 2D Coupe, Standard: 0W-40, 7.9 quarts with filter
- Carrera 4S, 2D Convertible, Automatic: 0W-40, 7.9 quarts with filter
- Carrera 4S, 2D Convertible, Standard: 0W-40, 7.9 quarts with filter
- Carrera 4S, 2D Coupe, Automatic: 0W-40, 7.9 quarts with filter
- Carrera 4S, 2D Coupe, Standard: 0W-40, 7.9 quarts with filter
- Carrera S, 2D Convertible, Automatic: 0W-40, 7.9 quarts with filter
- Carrera S, 2D Convertible, Standard: 0W-40, 7.9 quarts with filter
- Carrera S, 2D Coupe, Automatic: 0W-40, 7.9 quarts with filter
- Carrera S, 2D Coupe, Standard: 0W-40, 7.9 quarts with filter
- Carrera, 2D Convertible: 0W-40, 7.9 quarts with filter
- Carrera, 2D Coupe, Automatic: 0W-40, 7.9 quarts with filter
- Carrera, 2D Coupe, Standard: 0W-40, 7.9 quarts with filter
- Turbo, 2D Convertible, Automatic: 0W-40, 8.0 quarts with filter
- Turbo, 2D Convertible, Standard: 0W-40, 8.0 quarts with filter
- Turbo, 2D Coupe, Automatic: 0W-40, 8.0 quarts with filter
- Turbo, 2D Coupe, Standard: 0W-40, 8.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrera 4, 2D Convertible, Automatic — Carrera,Carrera 4,Carrera 4S,Carrera S | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.90 QTS. | — | Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
| Carrera 4, 2D Convertible, Standard — Carrera,Carrera 4,Carrera 4S,Carrera S | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.90 QTS. | — | Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
| Carrera 4, 2D Coupe, Automatic — Carrera,Carrera 4,Carrera 4S,Carrera S | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.90 QTS. | — | Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
| Carrera 4, 2D Coupe, Standard — Carrera,Carrera 4,Carrera 4S,Carrera S | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.90 QTS. | — | Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
| Carrera 4S, 2D Convertible, Automatic — Carrera,Carrera 4,Carrera 4S,Carrera S | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.90 QTS. | — | Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
| Carrera 4S, 2D Convertible, Standard — Carrera,Carrera 4,Carrera 4S,Carrera S | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.90 QTS. | — | Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
| Carrera 4S, 2D Coupe, Automatic — Carrera,Carrera 4,Carrera 4S,Carrera S | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.90 QTS. | — | Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
| Carrera 4S, 2D Coupe, Standard — Carrera,Carrera 4,Carrera 4S,Carrera S | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.90 QTS. | — | Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
| Carrera S, 2D Convertible, Automatic — Carrera,Carrera 4,Carrera 4S,Carrera S | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.90 QTS. | — | Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
| Carrera S, 2D Convertible, Standard — Carrera,Carrera 4,Carrera 4S,Carrera S | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.90 QTS. | — | Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
| Carrera S, 2D Coupe, Automatic — Carrera,Carrera 4,Carrera 4S,Carrera S | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.90 QTS. | — | Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
| Carrera S, 2D Coupe, Standard — Carrera,Carrera 4,Carrera 4S,Carrera S | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.90 QTS. | — | Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
| Carrera, 2D Convertible — Carrera,Carrera 4,Carrera 4S,Carrera S | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.90 QTS. | — | Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
| Carrera, 2D Coupe, Automatic — Carrera,Carrera 4,Carrera 4S,Carrera S | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.90 QTS. | — | Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
| Carrera, 2D Coupe, Standard — Carrera,Carrera 4,Carrera 4S,Carrera S | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.90 QTS. | — | Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
| Turbo, 2D Convertible, Automatic — Turbo | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 8.00 QTS. | — | Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
| Turbo, 2D Convertible, Standard — Turbo | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 8.00 QTS. | — | Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
| Turbo, 2D Coupe, Automatic — Turbo | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 8.00 QTS. | — | Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
| Turbo, 2D Coupe, Standard — Turbo | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 8.00 QTS. | — | Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
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2008 Porsche 911 factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
7.9 quarts (29.9 L). Manufacturer's approved fluid only.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2008 Porsche 911 take?
It depends on the engine: Carrera 4, 2D Convertible, Automatic uses 0W-40; Carrera 4, 2D Convertible, Standard uses 0W-40; Carrera 4, 2D Coupe, Automatic uses 0W-40; Carrera 4, 2D Coupe, Standard uses 0W-40; Carrera 4S, 2D Convertible, Automatic uses 0W-40; Carrera 4S, 2D Convertible, Standard uses 0W-40; Carrera 4S, 2D Coupe, Automatic uses 0W-40; Carrera 4S, 2D Coupe, Standard uses 0W-40; Carrera S, 2D Convertible, Automatic uses 0W-40; Carrera S, 2D Convertible, Standard uses 0W-40; Carrera S, 2D Coupe, Automatic uses 0W-40; Carrera S, 2D Coupe, Standard uses 0W-40; Carrera, 2D Convertible uses 0W-40; Carrera, 2D Coupe, Automatic uses 0W-40; Carrera, 2D Coupe, Standard uses 0W-40; Turbo, 2D Convertible, Automatic uses 0W-40; Turbo, 2D Convertible, Standard uses 0W-40; Turbo, 2D Coupe, Automatic uses 0W-40; Turbo, 2D Coupe, Standard uses 0W-40.
How much oil does a 2008 Porsche 911 take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Carrera 4, 2D Convertible, Automatic holds 7.9 quarts with filter; Carrera 4, 2D Convertible, Standard holds 7.9 quarts with filter; Carrera 4, 2D Coupe, Automatic holds 7.9 quarts with filter; Carrera 4, 2D Coupe, Standard holds 7.9 quarts with filter; Carrera 4S, 2D Convertible, Automatic holds 7.9 quarts with filter; Carrera 4S, 2D Convertible, Standard holds 7.9 quarts with filter; Carrera 4S, 2D Coupe, Automatic holds 7.9 quarts with filter; Carrera 4S, 2D Coupe, Standard holds 7.9 quarts with filter; Carrera S, 2D Convertible, Automatic holds 7.9 quarts with filter; Carrera S, 2D Convertible, Standard holds 7.9 quarts with filter; Carrera S, 2D Coupe, Automatic holds 7.9 quarts with filter; Carrera S, 2D Coupe, Standard holds 7.9 quarts with filter; Carrera, 2D Convertible holds 7.9 quarts with filter; Carrera, 2D Coupe, Automatic holds 7.9 quarts with filter; Carrera, 2D Coupe, Standard holds 7.9 quarts with filter; Turbo, 2D Convertible, Automatic holds 8.0 quarts with filter; Turbo, 2D Convertible, Standard holds 8.0 quarts with filter; Turbo, 2D Coupe, Automatic holds 8.0 quarts with filter; Turbo, 2D Coupe, Standard holds 8.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2008 Porsche 911?
Yes. 0W-40 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2008 Porsche 911. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.