2021 Porsche 911 Oil Type & Capacity
The 2021 Porsche 911 oil type depends on the engine: the Carrera 4, 2D Convertible takes Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used. (8.55 quarts with filter); the Carrera 4, 2D Coupe takes Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used. (8.55 quarts with filter); the Carrera 4S, 2D Convertible, Automatic DCT Trans takes Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used. (8.55 quarts with filter); the Carrera 4S, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans takes Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used. (8.55 quarts with filter); the Carrera 4S, 2D Coupe, Automatic DCT Trans takes Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used. (8.55 quarts with filter); the Carrera 4S, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans takes Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used. (8.55 quarts with filter); the Carrera S, 2D Convertible, Automatic DCT Trans takes Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used. (8.55 quarts with filter); the Carrera S, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans takes Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used. (8.55 quarts with filter); the Carrera S, 2D Coupe, Automatic DCT Trans takes Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used. (8.55 quarts with filter); the Carrera S, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans takes Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used. (8.55 quarts with filter); the Carrera, 2D Convertible takes Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used. (8.55 quarts with filter); the Carrera, 2D Coupe takes Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used. (8.55 quarts with filter); the Targa 4 takes Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used. (8.55 quarts with filter); the Targa 4S Heritage Design Ed., Automatic DCT Trans takes Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used. (8.55 quarts with filter); the Targa 4S Heritage Design Ed., Standard Trans takes Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used. (8.55 quarts with filter); the Targa 4S, Automatic DCT Trans takes Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used. (8.55 quarts with filter); the Targa 4S, Standard Trans takes Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used. (8.55 quarts with filter); the Turbo S, 2D Convertible takes Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used. (8.55 quarts with filter); the Turbo S, 2D Coupe takes Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used. (8.55 quarts with filter); the Turbo, 2D Convertible takes Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used. (8.55 quarts with filter); the Turbo, 2D Coupe takes Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used. (8.55 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Carrera 4, 2D Convertible: Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used., 8.55 quarts with filter
- Carrera 4, 2D Coupe: Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used., 8.55 quarts with filter
- Carrera 4S, 2D Convertible, Automatic DCT Trans: Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used., 8.55 quarts with filter
- Carrera 4S, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans: Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used., 8.55 quarts with filter
- Carrera 4S, 2D Coupe, Automatic DCT Trans: Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used., 8.55 quarts with filter
- Carrera 4S, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans: Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used., 8.55 quarts with filter
- Carrera S, 2D Convertible, Automatic DCT Trans: Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used., 8.55 quarts with filter
- Carrera S, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans: Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used., 8.55 quarts with filter
- Carrera S, 2D Coupe, Automatic DCT Trans: Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used., 8.55 quarts with filter
- Carrera S, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans: Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used., 8.55 quarts with filter
- Carrera, 2D Convertible: Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used., 8.55 quarts with filter
- Carrera, 2D Coupe: Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used., 8.55 quarts with filter
- Targa 4: Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used., 8.55 quarts with filter
- Targa 4S Heritage Design Ed., Automatic DCT Trans: Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used., 8.55 quarts with filter
- Targa 4S Heritage Design Ed., Standard Trans: Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used., 8.55 quarts with filter
- Targa 4S, Automatic DCT Trans: Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used., 8.55 quarts with filter
- Targa 4S, Standard Trans: Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used., 8.55 quarts with filter
- Turbo S, 2D Convertible: Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used., 8.55 quarts with filter
- Turbo S, 2D Coupe: Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used., 8.55 quarts with filter
- Turbo, 2D Convertible: Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used., 8.55 quarts with filter
- Turbo, 2D Coupe: Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used., 8.55 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrera 4, 2D Convertible | Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used. | 8.55 QTS. | — | Approximate capacity. |
| Carrera 4, 2D Coupe | Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used. | 8.55 QTS. | — | Approximate capacity. |
| Carrera 4S, 2D Convertible, Automatic DCT Trans | Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used. | 8.55 QTS. | — | Approximate capacity. |
| Carrera 4S, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans | Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used. | 8.55 QTS. | — | Approximate capacity. |
| Carrera 4S, 2D Coupe, Automatic DCT Trans | Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used. | 8.55 QTS. | — | Approximate capacity. |
| Carrera 4S, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans | Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used. | 8.55 QTS. | — | Approximate capacity. |
| Carrera S, 2D Convertible, Automatic DCT Trans | Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used. | 8.55 QTS. | — | Approximate capacity. |
| Carrera S, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans | Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used. | 8.55 QTS. | — | Approximate capacity. |
| Carrera S, 2D Coupe, Automatic DCT Trans | Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used. | 8.55 QTS. | — | Approximate capacity. |
| Carrera S, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans | Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used. | 8.55 QTS. | — | Approximate capacity. |
| Carrera, 2D Convertible | Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used. | 8.55 QTS. | — | Approximate capacity. |
| Carrera, 2D Coupe | Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used. | 8.55 QTS. | — | Approximate capacity. |
| Targa 4 | Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used. | 8.55 QTS. | — | Approximate capacity. |
| Targa 4S Heritage Design Ed., Automatic DCT Trans | Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used. | 8.55 QTS. | — | Approximate capacity. |
| Targa 4S Heritage Design Ed., Standard Trans | Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used. | 8.55 QTS. | — | Approximate capacity. |
| Targa 4S, Automatic DCT Trans | Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used. | 8.55 QTS. | — | Approximate capacity. |
| Targa 4S, Standard Trans | Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used. | 8.55 QTS. | — | Approximate capacity. |
| Turbo S, 2D Convertible | Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used. | 8.55 QTS. | — | Approximate capacity. |
| Turbo S, 2D Coupe | Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used. | 8.55 QTS. | — | Approximate capacity. |
| Turbo, 2D Convertible | Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used. | 8.55 QTS. | — | Approximate capacity. |
| Turbo, 2D Coupe | Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used. | 8.55 QTS. | — | Approximate capacity. |
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Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2021 Porsche 911 take?
It depends on the engine: Carrera 4, 2D Convertible uses Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used.; Carrera 4, 2D Coupe uses Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used.; Carrera 4S, 2D Convertible, Automatic DCT Trans uses Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used.; Carrera 4S, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans uses Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used.; Carrera 4S, 2D Coupe, Automatic DCT Trans uses Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used.; Carrera 4S, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans uses Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used.; Carrera S, 2D Convertible, Automatic DCT Trans uses Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used.; Carrera S, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans uses Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used.; Carrera S, 2D Coupe, Automatic DCT Trans uses Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used.; Carrera S, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans uses Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used.; Carrera, 2D Convertible uses Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used.; Carrera, 2D Coupe uses Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used.; Targa 4 uses Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used.; Targa 4S Heritage Design Ed., Automatic DCT Trans uses Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used.; Targa 4S Heritage Design Ed., Standard Trans uses Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used.; Targa 4S, Automatic DCT Trans uses Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used.; Targa 4S, Standard Trans uses Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used.; Turbo S, 2D Convertible uses Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used.; Turbo S, 2D Coupe uses Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used.; Turbo, 2D Convertible uses Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used.; Turbo, 2D Coupe uses Only oils approved by PORSCHE may be used..
How much oil does a 2021 Porsche 911 take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Carrera 4, 2D Convertible holds 8.55 quarts with filter; Carrera 4, 2D Coupe holds 8.55 quarts with filter; Carrera 4S, 2D Convertible, Automatic DCT Trans holds 8.55 quarts with filter; Carrera 4S, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans holds 8.55 quarts with filter; Carrera 4S, 2D Coupe, Automatic DCT Trans holds 8.55 quarts with filter; Carrera 4S, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans holds 8.55 quarts with filter; Carrera S, 2D Convertible, Automatic DCT Trans holds 8.55 quarts with filter; Carrera S, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans holds 8.55 quarts with filter; Carrera S, 2D Coupe, Automatic DCT Trans holds 8.55 quarts with filter; Carrera S, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans holds 8.55 quarts with filter; Carrera, 2D Convertible holds 8.55 quarts with filter; Carrera, 2D Coupe holds 8.55 quarts with filter; Targa 4 holds 8.55 quarts with filter; Targa 4S Heritage Design Ed., Automatic DCT Trans holds 8.55 quarts with filter; Targa 4S Heritage Design Ed., Standard Trans holds 8.55 quarts with filter; Targa 4S, Automatic DCT Trans holds 8.55 quarts with filter; Targa 4S, Standard Trans holds 8.55 quarts with filter; Turbo S, 2D Convertible holds 8.55 quarts with filter; Turbo S, 2D Coupe holds 8.55 quarts with filter; Turbo, 2D Convertible holds 8.55 quarts with filter; Turbo, 2D Coupe holds 8.55 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2021 Porsche 911?
Yes. The factory-specified viscosity is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2021 Porsche 911. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.