2003–2010 Porsche Cayenne S Oil Change
Exact oil type, capacity, filter part numbers, drain plug size and torque for the 2003–2010 Porsche Cayenne S with the M48 4.5L / 4.8L V8 engine, plus the tools you'll need and a step-by-step video.
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Porsche 4.5L / 4.8L V8 — Cayenne S/Turbo 955/957 2003–2010
2003–2010 Cayenne S · 2003–2010 Cayenne Turbo · 2003–2010 Cayenne
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✅ Critical: the Cayenne V8 955/957 has TWO drain plugs — one on each side of the engine. You must open both or you leave old oil in the engine. Use Porsche A40 spec oil only.
⚠️ Warning: Do NOT skip the second drain plug. Both must be opened for a complete drain. See video for exact locations.
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Oil Type
0W-40 Full Synthetic (Porsche A40 spec)
Capacity
8.5 quarts (with filter)
Oil Filter
Porsche #955-107-257-00 | Mann W719/30
Engine Code
M48 4.5L / 4.8L V8
Tools You'll Need
- 13mm 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 #999-707-422-40)
- Funnel
- Rags or shop towels
Instructional Video
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| Drain plug size | 13mm | Torque: 30 ft-lbs — TWO drain plugs |
| Crush washer | Porsche #999-707-422-40 |
| Filter type | Spin-on — standard filter wrench |
| Filter location | Bottom/side of engine |
| Oil change interval | 5,000–10,000 miles (full synthetic) or per OEM monitor |
| Oil life reset | Hold trip button while cycling ignition to reset service indicator |
🛢️ Oil Pal tip: At 8.5 quarts Oil Pal easily handles this high-capacity dual-plug drain.
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