2012 Porsche Cayman Oil Type & Capacity
The 2012 Porsche Cayman takes 0W-40 motor oil — 7.9 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
0W-40 — 7.9 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 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). | 7.90 QTS. | — | Porsche recommends Mobil 1. Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
| Base, 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). | 7.90 QTS. | — | Porsche recommends Mobil 1. Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
| R, 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). | 7.90 QTS. | — | Porsche recommends Mobil 1. Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
| R, 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). | 7.90 QTS. | — | Porsche recommends Mobil 1. Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
| S, 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). | 7.90 QTS. | — | Porsche recommends Mobil 1. Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
| S, 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). | 7.90 QTS. | — | Porsche recommends Mobil 1. Manufacturer's approved fluid only. |
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More specs & repair guides for your Cayman
2012 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 2012 Porsche Cayman take?
The 2012 Porsche Cayman 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.
How much oil does a 2012 Porsche Cayman take?
The 2012 Porsche Cayman holds 7.9 quarts with a filter change.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2012 Porsche Cayman?
Yes. 0W-40 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2012 Porsche Cayman. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.