2021 Porsche Cayenne Oil Type & Capacity
The 2021 Porsche Cayenne oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 4D Utility Coupe takes 0W-20 (9.25 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Utility Wagon takes 0W-20 (9.25 quarts with filter); the E-Hybrid, 4D Utility Coupe takes 0W-20 (8.85 quarts with filter); the E-Hybrid, 4D Utility Wagon takes 0W-20 (8.85 quarts with filter); the GTS, 4D Utility Coupe takes 0W-40 (11.65 quarts with filter); the GTS, 4D Utility Wagon takes 0W-40 (11.65 quarts with filter); the S, 4D Utility Coupe takes PORSCHE Approved Engine Oil (9.3 quarts with filter); the S, 4D Utility Wagon takes PORSCHE Approved Engine Oil (9.3 quarts with filter); the Turbo S E-Hybrid, 4D Utility Coupe takes 0W-40 (11.1 quarts with filter); the Turbo S E-Hybrid, 4D Utility Wagon takes 0W-40 (11.1 quarts with filter); the Turbo, 4D Utility Coupe takes 0W-40 (11.65 quarts with filter); the Turbo, 4D Utility Wagon takes 0W-40 (11.65 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, 4D Utility Coupe: 0W-20, 9.25 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Utility Wagon: 0W-20, 9.25 quarts with filter
- E-Hybrid, 4D Utility Coupe: 0W-20, 8.85 quarts with filter
- E-Hybrid, 4D Utility Wagon: 0W-20, 8.85 quarts with filter
- GTS, 4D Utility Coupe: 0W-40, 11.65 quarts with filter
- GTS, 4D Utility Wagon: 0W-40, 11.65 quarts with filter
- S, 4D Utility Coupe: PORSCHE Approved Engine Oil, 9.3 quarts with filter
- S, 4D Utility Wagon: PORSCHE Approved Engine Oil, 9.3 quarts with filter
- Turbo S E-Hybrid, 4D Utility Coupe: 0W-40, 11.1 quarts with filter
- Turbo S E-Hybrid, 4D Utility Wagon: 0W-40, 11.1 quarts with filter
- Turbo, 4D Utility Coupe: 0W-40, 11.65 quarts with filter
- Turbo, 4D Utility Wagon: 0W-40, 11.65 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 4D Utility Coupe — Base,3.0L Eng | PORSCHE Approved Engine Oil. SAE 0W-20 | 9.25 QTS. | 7.70 QTS. | Porsche recommends Mobil1, other approved oils: MOTUL, TOTAL, RAVENOL, and others may also be approved, depending on the specific engine and specification. Approximate capacity. |
| Base, 4D Utility Wagon — Base,3.0L Eng | PORSCHE Approved Engine Oil. SAE 0W-20 | 9.25 QTS. | 7.70 QTS. | Porsche recommends Mobil1, other approved oils: MOTUL, TOTAL, RAVENOL, and others may also be approved, depending on the specific engine and specification. Approximate capacity. |
| E-Hybrid, 4D Utility Coupe — E-Hybrid,3.0L Eng | PORSCHE Approved Engine Oil. SAE 0W-20 | 8.85 QTS. | 7.30 QTS. | Porsche recommends Mobil1, other approved oils: MOTUL, TOTAL, RAVENOL, and others may also be approved, depending on the specific engine and specification. Approximate capacity. |
| E-Hybrid, 4D Utility Wagon — E-Hybrid,3.0L Eng | PORSCHE Approved Engine Oil. SAE 0W-20 | 8.85 QTS. | 7.30 QTS. | Porsche recommends Mobil1, other approved oils: MOTUL, TOTAL, RAVENOL, and others may also be approved, depending on the specific engine and specification. Approximate capacity. |
| GTS, 4D Utility Coupe — GTS,4.0L Eng | PORSCHE Approved Engine Oil. SAE 0W-40 | 11.65 QTS. | 9.65 QTS. | Porsche recommends Mobil1, other approved oils: MOTUL, TOTAL, RAVENOL, and others may also be approved, depending on the specific engine and specification. Approximate capacity. |
| GTS, 4D Utility Wagon — GTS,4.0L Eng | PORSCHE Approved Engine Oil. SAE 0W-40 | 11.65 QTS. | 9.65 QTS. | Porsche recommends Mobil1, other approved oils: MOTUL, TOTAL, RAVENOL, and others may also be approved, depending on the specific engine and specification. Approximate capacity. |
| S, 4D Utility Coupe — S,2.9L Eng | PORSCHE Approved Engine Oil | 9.30 QTS. | 7.70 QTS. | — |
| S, 4D Utility Wagon — S,2.9L Eng | PORSCHE Approved Engine Oil | 9.30 QTS. | 7.70 QTS. | — |
| Turbo S E-Hybrid, 4D Utility Coupe — Turbo S E-Hybrid,4.0L Eng | PORSCHE Approved Engine Oil. SAE 0W-40 | 11.10 QTS. | 9.10 QTS. | Porsche recommends Mobil1, other approved oils: MOTUL, TOTAL, RAVENOL, and others may also be approved, depending on the specific engine and specification. Approximate capacity. |
| Turbo S E-Hybrid, 4D Utility Wagon — Turbo S E-Hybrid,4.0L Eng | PORSCHE Approved Engine Oil. SAE 0W-40 | 11.10 QTS. | 9.10 QTS. | Porsche recommends Mobil1, other approved oils: MOTUL, TOTAL, RAVENOL, and others may also be approved, depending on the specific engine and specification. Approximate capacity. |
| Turbo, 4D Utility Coupe — Turbo,4.0L Eng | PORSCHE Approved Engine Oil. SAE 0W-40 | 11.65 QTS. | 9.65 QTS. | Porsche recommends Mobil1, other approved oils: MOTUL, TOTAL, RAVENOL, and others may also be approved, depending on the specific engine and specification. Approximate capacity. |
| Turbo, 4D Utility Wagon — Turbo,4.0L Eng | PORSCHE Approved Engine Oil. SAE 0W-40 | 11.65 QTS. | 9.65 QTS. | Porsche recommends Mobil1, other approved oils: MOTUL, TOTAL, RAVENOL, and others may also be approved, depending on the specific engine and specification. Approximate capacity. |
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Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2021 Porsche Cayenne take?
It depends on the engine: Base, 4D Utility Coupe uses 0W-20; Base, 4D Utility Wagon uses 0W-20; E-Hybrid, 4D Utility Coupe uses 0W-20; E-Hybrid, 4D Utility Wagon uses 0W-20; GTS, 4D Utility Coupe uses 0W-40; GTS, 4D Utility Wagon uses 0W-40; S, 4D Utility Coupe uses PORSCHE Approved Engine Oil; S, 4D Utility Wagon uses PORSCHE Approved Engine Oil; Turbo S E-Hybrid, 4D Utility Coupe uses 0W-40; Turbo S E-Hybrid, 4D Utility Wagon uses 0W-40; Turbo, 4D Utility Coupe uses 0W-40; Turbo, 4D Utility Wagon uses 0W-40.
How much oil does a 2021 Porsche Cayenne take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Base, 4D Utility Coupe holds 9.25 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Utility Wagon holds 9.25 quarts with filter; E-Hybrid, 4D Utility Coupe holds 8.85 quarts with filter; E-Hybrid, 4D Utility Wagon holds 8.85 quarts with filter; GTS, 4D Utility Coupe holds 11.65 quarts with filter; GTS, 4D Utility Wagon holds 11.65 quarts with filter; S, 4D Utility Coupe holds 9.3 quarts with filter; S, 4D Utility Wagon holds 9.3 quarts with filter; Turbo S E-Hybrid, 4D Utility Coupe holds 11.1 quarts with filter; Turbo S E-Hybrid, 4D Utility Wagon holds 11.1 quarts with filter; Turbo, 4D Utility Coupe holds 11.65 quarts with filter; Turbo, 4D Utility Wagon holds 11.65 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2021 Porsche Cayenne?
Yes. 0W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2021 Porsche Cayenne. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.