2018 Porsche Macan Oil Type & Capacity
The 2018 Porsche Macan oil type depends on the engine: the Base takes 0W-30 (4.97 quarts with filter); the GTS takes 0W-40 (8.45 quarts with filter); the S takes 0W-40 (8.45 quarts with filter); the Turbo, Eng CD MCT.LA takes 0W-40 (8.45 quarts with filter); the Turbo, Eng CD MDH.KA takes 0W-40 (8.45 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base: 0W-30, 4.97 quarts with filter
- GTS: 0W-40, 8.45 quarts with filter
- S: 0W-40, 8.45 quarts with filter
- Turbo, Eng CD MCT.LA: 0W-40, 8.45 quarts with filter
- Turbo, Eng CD MDH.KA: 0W-40, 8.45 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base — Base,2.0L Eng | PORSCHE C30 or VW 504 00; For all temperatures: SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-30 | 4.97 QTS. | — | — |
| GTS — GTS,3.0L Eng | PORSCHE A40; for all temperatures: SAE 0W-40; for temperatures range - 13DegF / -25DegC: SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-50 | 8.45 QTS. | — | — |
| S — S,3.0L Eng | PORSCHE A40; for all temperatures: SAE 0W-40; for temperatures range - 13DegF / -25DegC: SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-50 | 8.45 QTS. | — | — |
| Turbo, Eng CD MCT.LA — Turbo,3.6L Eng | PORSCHE A40; for all temperatures: SAE 0W-40; for temperatures range - 13DegF / -25DegC: SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-50 | 8.45 QTS. | — | — |
| Turbo, Eng CD MDH.KA — Turbo,3.6L Eng | PORSCHE A40; for all temperatures: SAE 0W-40; for temperatures range - 13DegF / -25DegC: SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-50 | 8.45 QTS. | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2018 Porsche Macan take?
It depends on the engine: Base uses 0W-30; GTS uses 0W-40; S uses 0W-40; Turbo, Eng CD MCT.LA uses 0W-40; Turbo, Eng CD MDH.KA uses 0W-40.
How much oil does a 2018 Porsche Macan take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Base holds 4.97 quarts with filter; GTS holds 8.45 quarts with filter; S holds 8.45 quarts with filter; Turbo, Eng CD MCT.LA holds 8.45 quarts with filter; Turbo, Eng CD MDH.KA holds 8.45 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2018 Porsche Macan?
Yes. 0W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2018 Porsche Macan. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.