The Porsche oil brand operates under the Volkswagen Group but does not follow Volkswagen’s oil standards. Porsche vehicles are equipped with more powerful engines; therefore, their oils have unique specifications tailored specifically to their performance needs.
Porsche Oil Approval: A40
Oils meeting this approval are SAE 0W-40, SAE 5W-40, and SAE 5W-50 grade engine oils designed for gasoline engines.
Porsche Oil Approval: C30
Oils meeting this approval are SAE 5W-30 grade engine oils suitable for diesel engines
OEM specifications from Porsche
|
Porsche standard |
SAE classes |
Field of application |
|
A40 |
0W40, 5W40, 5W50 |
Engine oils for all gasoline engines except Cayenne V6 and hybrid gasoline engines |
|
C30 |
5W30 |
Engine oils for all diesel engines as well as petrol engines from Cayenne V6 and Hybrid |
Sample Porsche Oil Approval:
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