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Handy tip - oil top-up for the new GTS/GT4/Spyder 4.0
- Thread starter Twinfan
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Anyhow, I know how sensitive Porsches are to oil overfilling and I'd read a few stories about issues after top-up so I decided to only add 0.5ltr of oil. The handbook states that the difference between the minimum level when the warning is displayed and full is approximately 1ltr, but I didn't want to take a risk.
I've done only a small number of miles since, including a lunchtime run today, and I've just checked the oil and it's 2/3rds full on the display. So 1ltr would have overfilled it!
Top tip - if the yellow warning comes up for low oil on your Cayster 4.0 only add 500ml!
Oh, and a gratuitous double vision shot from the run out. Apologies it looks so dark, it was a really sunny day and my phone camera isn't the best...
![1dfzqAX.jpg](https://i.imgur.com/1dfzqAX.jpg)
I think you we’re wise to top-up in small increments to avoid overfilling … it’s the safest approach, even though it makes the process a bit fiddly.
Just to add that ever since I bought my car I’ve got into the habit of checking the oil level after every run (I have a nice flat drive). By the time I’ve opened the garage door the oil level has settled sufficient for the scanning time to be 4-secs, so it’s not an onerous procedure.
Jeff
AndrewCS said:Dave ...
Does your `race track` handbook supplement mention that `for track use` the oil level should be one segment below the maximum ?
I'd have to check next time I'm in the car, I don't recall seeing that but it's a while since I've read it.
Does yours?
whinbush
Member
use Code MID20 -20%
Free P& P over £15
so but 2l @£17.24 or
https://www.carparts4less.co.uk/p/mobil-1-0w-40-esp-x3-1ltr-521779132?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxNLdo9um8QIVhWDmCh069AguEAQYAiABEgLmW_D_BwE
AndrewCS said:Yep ...
" Recommended oil level for optimum engine operation during race circuit driving is three segments above the minimum mark "
Just to follow up on this, the 718 GT4 track manual says a similar thing - 75% fill level for track work [
OliR
New member
I keep a spare bottle in the little cubby beside the engine. Good to know about the 75% fill level!
Mobil 1™ FS 0W-40[/h1] Mobil Passenger Vehicle Lube[/h2]
![mobil-1-fs-0w40-eu-1l.png](https://www.mobil.co.uk/-/media/project/wep/mobil/mobil-gb/product-media/packshots/pvl-oils/319x319/mobil-1-fs-0w40-eu-1l.png)
Mobil 1 FS 0W-40 advanced full synthetic engine oil is engineered for the latest gasoline and diesel engine technology (without Gasoline or Diesel Particulate Filters) delivering excellent all-round performance. It provides exceptional cleaning power, wear protection. Mobil 1 FS 0W-40 keeps your engine running like new in all driving conditions.
Mobil 1™ ESP X3 0W-40[/h1] Advanced Full Synthetic Engine Oil[/h2]
![mobil-1-esp-x3-0w40-eu-1l.png](https://www.mobil.co.uk/-/media/project/wep/mobil/mobil-gb/product-media/packshots/pvl-oils/319x319/mobil-1-esp-x3-0w40-eu-1l.png)
*compared to our Mobil 1 ESP Formula 5W-30 / Mobil 1 ESP 5W-30
TimG said:My understanding was/is that you 'can use either' of the aforementioned Mobil 1 oils, FS or ESP?
Not on my 718 GT4 you can't. The handbook specifies Porsche C40 oil, which is ESP. The FS is Porsche A40.
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