The type of oil that is used in the 2012 Porsche Cayenne iS5W-30 or Porsche's own type of P/N 000 043 301 16 or P/N 000 043 303 17 for the 3.6 L V6 and 0W-40 for the 4.8 L V8 engine. The capacity for the vehicle iS7.1 quarts with a filter for the 3.6 L V6 and 10 quarts with filter for the 4.8 L V8 engine. It is essential to change the oil in the Porsche every 3,000 to 5,000 miles in order to help keep the engine clean. The cost of an oil change for the vehicle is about $50 to $60 in labor costs. It only takes about 10 to 25 minutes to do a change.
Elizabeth J.
April 10, 2020
The 2012 porsche cayenne requires 5w-30 synthetic motor oil.
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