2011 Porsche Cayman Oil Type & Capacity
The 2011 Porsche Cayman takes 0W-40 motor oil — 7.92 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
0W-40 — 7.92 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, Automatic DCT | MOBIL1 Generally above 13Deg.F (25Deg.C): SAE 0W-40, 5W-40 or 5W-50. Below 13Deg.F (25Decg.C): SAE 0W-40 | 7.92 QTS. | — | Use only fluids and fuels authorized by Porsche. |
| Base, Standard | MOBIL1 Generally above 13Deg.F (25Deg.C): SAE 0W-40, 5W-40 or 5W-50. Below 13Deg.F (25Decg.C): SAE 0W-40 | 7.92 QTS. | — | Use only fluids and fuels authorized by Porsche. |
| R, Automatic DCT | MOBIL1 Generally above 13Deg.F (25Deg.C): SAE 0W-40, 5W-40 or 5W-50. Below 13Deg.F (25Decg.C): SAE 0W-40 | 7.92 QTS. | — | Use only fluids and fuels authorized by Porsche. |
| R, Standard | MOBIL1 Generally above 13Deg.F (25Deg.C): SAE 0W-40, 5W-40 or 5W-50. Below 13Deg.F (25Decg.C): SAE 0W-40 | 7.92 QTS. | — | Use only fluids and fuels authorized by Porsche. |
| S, Automatic DCT | MOBIL1 Generally above 13Deg.F (25Deg.C): SAE 0W-40, 5W-40 or 5W-50. Below 13Deg.F (25Decg.C): SAE 0W-40 | 7.92 QTS. | — | Use only fluids and fuels authorized by Porsche. |
| S, Standard | MOBIL1 Generally above 13Deg.F (25Deg.C): SAE 0W-40, 5W-40 or 5W-50. Below 13Deg.F (25Decg.C): SAE 0W-40 | 7.92 QTS. | — | Use only fluids and fuels authorized by Porsche. |
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2011 Porsche Cayman factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2011 Porsche Cayman take?
The 2011 Porsche Cayman takes 0W-40 motor oil (MOBIL1 Generally above 13Deg.F (25Deg.C): SAE 0W-40, 5W-40 or 5W-50. Below 13Deg.F (25Decg.C): SAE 0W-40), per the factory service manual.
How much oil does a 2011 Porsche Cayman take?
The 2011 Porsche Cayman holds 7.92 quarts with a filter change.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2011 Porsche Cayman?
Yes. 0W-40 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2011 Porsche Cayman. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.