2012 Porsche 911 Oil Type & Capacity: 0W-40 (7.92 quarts)
The 2012 Porsche 911 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4L — Carrera, 2D Convertible, 3.4L Eng, Automatic DCT Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.4L — Carrera, 2D Convertible, 3.4L Eng, Standard Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.4L — Carrera, 2D Coupe, 3.4L Eng, Automatic DCT Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.4L — Carrera, 2D Coupe, 3.4L Eng, Standard Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.6L — Carrera, 2D Convertible, 3.6L Eng VIN A, Automatic DCT Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.6L — Carrera, 2D Convertible, 3.6L Eng VIN A, Standard Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.6L — Carrera, 2D Coupe, 3.6L Eng VIN A, Automatic DCT Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.6L — Carrera, 2D Coupe, 3.6L Eng VIN A, Standard Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Carrera 4GTS, 2D Convertible, 3.8L Eng VIN B, Standard Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Carrera 4GTS, 2D Convertible, 3.8L Eng, Automatic DCT Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Carrera 4GTS, 2D Convertible, 3.8L Eng, Standard Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Carrera 4GTS, 2D Convertible, 3.8L Eng VIN B, Automatic DCT Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Carrera 4GTS, 2D Coupe, 3.8L Eng, Automatic DCT Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Carrera 4S, 2D Coupe, 3.8L Eng, Standard Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Carrera 4S, 2D Convertible, 3.8L Eng VIN B, Standard Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Carrera 4S, 2D Convertible, 3.8L Eng, Automatic DCT Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Carrera 4GTS, 2D Coupe, 3.8L Eng VIN B, Standard Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Carrera 4S, 2D Convertible, 3.8L Eng, Standard Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Carrera 4S, 2D Coupe, 3.8L Eng VIN B, Standard Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Carrera 4S, 2D Coupe, 3.8L Eng, Automatic DCT Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Carrera 4GTS, 2D Coupe, 3.8L Eng, Standard Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Carrera 4S, 2D Coupe, 3.8L Eng VIN B, Automatic DCT Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Carrera 4S, 2D Convertible, 3.8L Eng VIN B, Automatic DCT Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Carrera 4GTS, 2D Coupe, 3.8L Eng VIN B, Automatic DCT Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Carrera GTS, 2D Convertible, 3.8L Eng VIN B, Standard Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Carrera GTS, 2D Convertible, 3.8L Eng VIN B, Automatic DCT Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Carrera GTS, 2D Convertible, 3.8L Eng, Automatic DCT Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Carrera GTS, 2D Convertible, 3.8L Eng, Standard Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Carrera GTS, 2D Coupe, 3.8L Eng VIN B, Automatic DCT Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Carrera GTS, 2D Coupe, 3.8L Eng VIN B, Standard Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Carrera GTS, 2D Coupe, 3.8L Eng, Automatic DCT Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Carrera GTS, 2D Coupe, 3.8L Eng, Standard Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Carrera S, 2D Convertible, 3.8L Eng VIN B, Automatic DCT Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Carrera S, 2D Convertible, 3.8L Eng VIN B, Standard Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Carrera S, 2D Convertible, 3.8L Eng, Eng CD MA1.01, Automatic DCT Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Carrera S, 2D Convertible, 3.8L Eng, Eng CD MA1.01, Standard Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Carrera S, 2D Convertible, 3.8L Eng, Eng CD MA1.03, Automatic DCT Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Carrera S, 2D Convertible, 3.8L Eng, Eng CD MA1.03, Standard Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Carrera S, 2D Coupe, 3.8L Eng VIN B, Automatic DCT Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Carrera S, 2D Coupe, 3.8L Eng VIN B, Standard Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Carrera S, 2D Coupe, 3.8L Eng, Eng CD MA1.01, Automatic DCT Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Carrera S, 2D Coupe, 3.8L Eng, Eng CD MA1.01, Standard Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Carrera S, 2D Coupe, 3.8L Eng, Eng CD MA1.03, Automatic DCT Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Carrera S, 2D Coupe, 3.8L Eng, Eng CD MA1.03, Standard Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Targa 4S, 3.8L Eng VIN B, Automatic DCT Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Targa 4S, 3.8L Eng VIN B, Standard Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Targa 4S, 3.8L Eng, Automatic DCT Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Targa 4S, 3.8L Eng, Standard Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Turbo S, 2D Convertible, 3.8L Eng | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Turbo S, 2D Convertible, 3.8L Eng VIN D | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Turbo S, 2D Coupe, 3.8L Eng VIN D | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Turbo, 2D Convertible, 3.8L Eng VIN D, Automatic DCT Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Turbo, 2D Convertible, 3.8L Eng VIN D, Standard Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Turbo, 2D Convertible, 3.8L Eng, Automatic DCT Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Turbo, 2D Convertible, 3.8L Eng, Standard Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Turbo, 2D Coupe, 3.8L Eng VIN D, Automatic DCT Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Turbo, 2D Coupe, 3.8L Eng VIN D, Standard Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Turbo, 2D Coupe, 3.8L Eng, Automatic DCT Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Turbo, 2D Coupe, 3.8L Eng, Standard Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| 3.8L — Turbo S, 2D Coupe, 3.8L Eng | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| Carrera 4, 2D Convertible, Automatic DCT Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| Carrera 4, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| Carrera 4, 2D Coupe, Automatic DCT Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| Carrera 4, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| Targa 4, Automatic DCT Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
| Targa 4, Standard Trans | MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C). | 7.92 QTS. | — | Complies with approval Porsche A40. |
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Coolant capacity
31.92 quarts (30.2 L). Manufacturer's approved fluid only.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2012 Porsche 911 take?
The 2012 Porsche 911 takes 0W-40 motor oil (MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C).), per the factory service manual.
What is the oil capacity of a 2012 Porsche 911?
The 2012 Porsche 911 oil capacity is 7.92 quarts with a filter change.
How often should I change the oil in my 2012 Porsche 911?
Most 2012 Porsche 911 owners follow a 5,000–7,500 mile interval with conventional oil, or up to 10,000 miles with full synthetic. Always check the oil life monitor if equipped, and consult your owner's manual — Porsche recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2012 Porsche 911?
Yes. 0W-40 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2012 Porsche 911. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.
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