2005–2012 Porsche 911 Oil Change
Exact oil type, capacity, filter part numbers, drain plug size and torque for the 2005–2012 Porsche 911 with the MA1 3.6/3.8L engine, plus the tools you'll need and a step-by-step video.
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Porsche Flat-6 — 911 997 2005–2012
2005–2012 911 · 2005–2012 997 · 2005–2012 Carrera
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✅ The 997 911 is a rear-engine car — filter and drain plug are at the rear. Uses an 8mm Allen key for the drain plug — not a standard socket. Large capacity. 0W-40 Mobil 1 is the Porsche factory recommendation.
⚠️ Important: 911 drain plug requires an 8mm Allen/hex key — not a standard socket. Large 8.7 quart capacity — check your drain container.
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Oil Type
0W-40 Full Synthetic
Capacity
8.7 quarts (with filter)
Oil Filter
Porsche #99610722552 | Mann HU816X
Engine Code
MA1 3.6/3.8L
Tools You'll Need
- 8mm Allen key drain plug socket or wrench
- Oil filter wrench (standard spin-on type)
- Oil drain pan — minimum 3.5 gallon capacity
- Torque wrench
- New crush washer (Porsche #99970150200)
- Funnel
- Rags or shop towels
Instructional Video
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| Drain plug size | 8mm Allen key | Torque: 23 ft-lbs |
| Crush washer | Porsche #99970150200 |
| Filter type | Spin-on — standard filter wrench |
| Filter location | Passenger side of engine (rear engine) |
| Oil change interval | 5,000–10,000 miles (full synthetic) or per OEM monitor |
| Oil life reset | Hold trip reset button until service indicator resets. |
🛢️ Oil Pal tip: At 8.7 quarts this is a large drain — Oil Pal's 3.5-gallon capacity handles it perfectly.
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