2017 Porsche Panamera Oil Type & Capacity
The 2017 Porsche Panamera oil type depends on the engine: the 4 takes 0W-20 (7.6 quarts with filter); the 4 E-Hybrid takes 0W-30 (7.2 quarts with filter); the 4 E-Hybrid Executive takes 0W-30 (7.2 quarts with filter); the 4 Executive takes 0W-20 (7.6 quarts with filter); the 4S takes 0W-30 (7.6 quarts with filter); the 4S Executive takes 0W-30 (7.6 quarts with filter); the Base takes 0W-20 (7.6 quarts with filter); the Turbo takes 0W-40 (10.03 quarts with filter); the Turbo Executive takes 0W-40 (10.03 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 4: 0W-20, 7.6 quarts with filter
- 4 E-Hybrid: 0W-30, 7.2 quarts with filter
- 4 E-Hybrid Executive: 0W-30, 7.2 quarts with filter
- 4 Executive: 0W-20, 7.6 quarts with filter
- 4S: 0W-30, 7.6 quarts with filter
- 4S Executive: 0W-30, 7.6 quarts with filter
- Base: 0W-20, 7.6 quarts with filter
- Turbo: 0W-40, 10.03 quarts with filter
- Turbo Executive: 0W-40, 10.03 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 — 4,4 Executive,Base,3.0L Eng | PORSCHE C20 or VW 508 00; SAE 0W-20 | 7.60 QTS. | — | Approximate capacity. |
| 4 E-Hybrid — 4 E-Hybrid,4 E-Hybrid Executive,2.9L Eng | PORSCHE C30 or VW 504 00; SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-30 | 7.20 QTS. | — | Approximate capacity. |
| 4 E-Hybrid Executive — 4 E-Hybrid,4 E-Hybrid Executive,2.9L Eng | PORSCHE C30 or VW 504 00; SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-30 | 7.20 QTS. | — | Approximate capacity. |
| 4 Executive — 4,4 Executive,Base,3.0L Eng | PORSCHE C20 or VW 508 00; SAE 0W-20 | 7.60 QTS. | — | Approximate capacity. |
| 4S — 4S,4S Executive,2.9L Eng | PORSCHE C30 or VW 504 00; SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-30 | 7.60 QTS. | — | Approximate capacity. |
| 4S Executive — 4S,4S Executive,2.9L Eng | PORSCHE C30 or VW 504 00; SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-30 | 7.60 QTS. | — | Approximate capacity. |
| Base — 4,4 Executive,Base,3.0L Eng | PORSCHE C20 or VW 508 00; SAE 0W-20 | 7.60 QTS. | — | Approximate capacity. |
| Turbo — Turbo,Turbo Executive,4.0L Eng | PORSCHE A40; for all temperatures: SAE 0W-40; for temperatures range - 13DegF / -25DegC: SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-50 | 10.03 QTS. | — | Approximate capacity. |
| Turbo Executive — Turbo,Turbo Executive,4.0L Eng | PORSCHE A40; for all temperatures: SAE 0W-40; for temperatures range - 13DegF / -25DegC: SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-50 | 10.03 QTS. | — | Approximate capacity. |
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Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2017 Porsche Panamera take?
It depends on the engine: 4 uses 0W-20; 4 E-Hybrid uses 0W-30; 4 E-Hybrid Executive uses 0W-30; 4 Executive uses 0W-20; 4S uses 0W-30; 4S Executive uses 0W-30; Base uses 0W-20; Turbo uses 0W-40; Turbo Executive uses 0W-40.
How much oil does a 2017 Porsche Panamera take?
Capacity depends on the engine: 4 holds 7.6 quarts with filter; 4 E-Hybrid holds 7.2 quarts with filter; 4 E-Hybrid Executive holds 7.2 quarts with filter; 4 Executive holds 7.6 quarts with filter; 4S holds 7.6 quarts with filter; 4S Executive holds 7.6 quarts with filter; Base holds 7.6 quarts with filter; Turbo holds 10.03 quarts with filter; Turbo Executive holds 10.03 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2017 Porsche Panamera?
Yes. 0W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2017 Porsche Panamera. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.