dip stick PORSCHE 911 GT3 2004 5.G Owners Manual
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Engine OilPressure
~ Gauge
With awarmed-up engineandataspeed of3000
rpm, theoilpressure shouldbeapprox. 3.5bar.
If
the oilpressure dropsabruptly andthe
warning lightsinthe instrument panelandin
the on-board computer comeonwhile the
engine isrunning orwhile driving:
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Immediately stopinasuitable place
and switch engine off.
Measures see"Warning light".
Warning light
The warning lightinthe instrument panellightsup
when ignition isswitched onand must goout when
engine isrunning.
If the warning lightsinthe instrument panel
and inthe on-board computer comeonwith
the engine running orwhile driving:
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Immediately stopinasuitable place.
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Switch offthe engine.
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Check whether thereisan obvious oilleak on
or under thecar.
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Ifno oilleak canbedetected:
Measure theoillevel using theon-board com-
puter orthe oildipstick
withtheengine
idling.
Please observe thechapter "ON-BOARD COM-
PUTER (BC)"onPage 67.
Please observe thechapter "ENGINE OillEV-
El" onPage 115.
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Add engine oilifnescessary.
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Caution!
Risk ofengine damage.
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Donot continue drivingifthere isan obvious oil
leak.
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Donot continue drivingifthe warning lights
come oneven though oillevel iscorrect.
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Have thefault remedied atthe nearest
authorized Porschedealer.
Controls, Instruments
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Engine Oillevel
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Please observe thechapter "EXERCISE EX-
TREME CAUTION WHENWORKING ONYOUR
VEHICLE" onPage 112.
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Regularly checktheoillevel using theon-board
computer eachtimethevehicle isrefuelled.
Please observe thechapter "ON-BOARD COM-
PUTER (BC)"onPage 67.
A
Warning!
Risk ofburning fromhotparts inengine com-
partment. Riskofinjury byrotating parts.
The engine compartment bloweronthe en-
gine compartment lidcan start upeven with
engine off.
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Exercise extremcaution whenworking onthe
engine compartment.
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Top ofengine oilonly withtheengine off.
Engine oilishazardous toyour health and
may befatal
if
swallowed.
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Keep engine oilout ofchildren's reach.
Used engine oilcontains chemicals thathave
caused cancerinlaboratory animals.
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Always protect yourskinbywashing thorough-
ly with soap andwater.
The oildipstick andoilfiller areinthe engine com-
partment.
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Maintenance,CarCare
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Preconditions forcorrect
oillevel
measurement withtheoildipstick
Vehicle mustbelevel.
- Engine mustberunning andatoperating
temperature (engine coolant temperature ofatleast
176T /
80°C).
- The engine mustidleforatleast 20seconds
(under 1,000rpm).
- The airconditioning mustbeoff.
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Maintenance, CarCare
Checking
the
oillevel
andtopping off
engine oil
1. Apply handbrake andputthe gearshift leverin
neutral.
2. Unscrew capAof the oilfiller opening.
Withdraw dipstickBand wipe itwith aclean,
lint-free cloth.
3. Push dipstick fullyhome, withdraw againand
read offthe oillevel.
Push dipstick inas far asthe stop.
The
oillevel
must inno case fallbelow the
minimum orexceed themaximum
oillevel
on the dipstick.
The difference betvv'eenthetwo marks isapproxi-
mately 1.0liter/l.l quarts.
4. Add engine oilquarter-liter atatime, ifneces-
sary.
5. Check oillevel withthedipstick again.
6. Carefully closecapofthe oilfiller opening.
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CapacitiesUse only fluids andfuels authorized byPorsche. Yourauthorized Porschedealerwillgladly advise you.
Your Porsche hasbeen designed sothat itis not necessary tomix anyadditives withoilsorfuels.
Engine
CoolantManual transmission
and differential
Fuel tank
Fuel quality
Power steering
Brake fluid
Windshield washer
Oil
change quantity withoutoilfilter approx. 9.3quarts/S.75 liters
Oil change quantity withoilfilter approx. 9.6quarts/9.0 liters
Reference indicationisthe level onthe oildipstick.
Please observe thechapter "ENGINE Oil"onPage 114.
approx. 7.39U.S.gallons/28 liters
3.5 quarts/3.3 literstransmission oilSAE 75W-90, Mobilube PTX
approx. 16.6U.S.gallons/63 liters
Your engine isdesigned toprovide optimum performance andfuel economy using
unleaded premiumfuelwith anoctane ratingof98 RON (93CLC orAKI).
Porsche therefore recommends theuse ofthese fuelsinyour vehicle.
Porsche alsorecognizes thatthese fuelsmaynotalways beavailable. Beassured thatyour vehicle
will operate properly onunleaded premiumfuelswithoctane numbers ofatleast
95RON (90CLC orAKI),
since theengine's "Electronic Oktane
™
knock control" willadapt theignition timing,ifnecessary.
approx. 1.35quarts/1.27 literhydraulic fluidPentosin CHF11S®
0.67 quarts/0.63 liters;useonly Original Porsche brakefluid.
approx. 3.19quarts/3 literswithout headlight washer
approx. 6.06quarts/5.7 literswithheadlight washer
TechnicalData
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Temperaturgauge 54,56
Warning light 54,56
Cruise contro!. 58,86,87
Curb light 172
D
Dashboard 48
Defrosting windows 29,90, 91
Diagnostic socket 17,153
Diagrams 187
Dimensions 186
Door 21
Guard 172
Handles 21
Locks 21,132
Windows 21,26,27,133
Door mirror 28
Heating 29
Driving hints 14
Driving performance 182
E
Electrical system 152
Emergency flasher 81
Emergency operation
Central locking 23
Lids 154
Tank flap 121
Emergency service 140
Emergency startingwithjumper cables160,161
Emission controlsystem 7,66, 124, 125
Engine Checking oillevel 71,115 Dipstick
116
Exhaust 10
Number 180
Oil consumption 16,114
Oillevel 116
Oil level gauge 71
Oil pressure gauge 54,56,65
Oil pressure warninglight.. 54,56,65
Oils 114,185
Speeds 16,182
Starting 52
Stopping 53
Engine compartment
Blower 53,62
Lid 98,99
Lid warning light.. 54,56,98
Light 172
F
Fog lights 82,169, 171
F ootbrake 41
Footweillights 47
Fresh airintake 93
Front hood 99
Fuel 4,63, 121
Containers 10
Economy 120
Evaporation control 126
Level gauge 54,56,63
Level warning light 63
Recommendation 122,123
Tank 122
Warning light... 54,56
Fuses 153
G
Garage lift 148
Gearshifting 109
Glove compartment. 96
Gong 18,51, 69, 79
Ground clearance 9,186
H
Headlights 82,83,164
Adjusting 175,176
Cleaning system 84,126, 185
Heated rearwindow 29
Heating 88
High beam
Indicator light... 54,56,61
Lever 82
Hoods 98,99
Horn 17,22, 23
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Identification number 100,180
Ignition lock 50
Immobilizer 19
Indicator lights 54
Infrared passenger compartment monitoring..24
Instrument panel 48
Instruments 54
Lights 59,82
Interior light 46,173
Interior mirror 28
Intermittent operationswitch 84
Index
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J
Jumper cables "145,160
K
Keys 19,20
L
Leather care 135
License platelight.. 82,172
Lids 99
Emergency unlocking 154
Light
Flasher 61,82, 83
Low beam 82,83
Switch 82,83
Light sensor forinstrument illumination 54,56
Load switch-off 152
Locking "22
Conditions 23
Luggage carrier 186
Luggage compartment.. 100,172
Lid 98
Lid warning light 54,56,98
M
Maintenance 112
Make-up mirror 103
Maximum permitted enginespeeds 16
Mirrors 28
Monitoring 24
192
Index
N
Notes on
Car care "130
Maintenance 112
Number platelight "82,172
o
Octane rating 122,123
Odometer 59
Oil 114,185
Consumption 16
Dipstick 116
Level checks
ll,
115
Level gauge
II
Pressure gauge 54,56,65
Pressure warninglight.. 54,56,65
On-board computer 54,56,67
Basic setting 68,73
Language selection 73
On-board literature 2
Orientation light 46
Outside-temperature display 68
p
Paint Care 130
Data 180
Parking
Brake 40,41
Brake warning light... 54,56
Light 82,168, 171
Particle filter 128Passenger
airbag,switching off 37
Passenger compartment monitoring,infrared..24
Plastic parts 134
Platform lift. 148
Power measurements 112
Power steering fluidlevel 127,185
Power windows 21,26,27
Practical tips 140
R
Radiator fan 53,114
Radio reception 105
Rear foglight... 82,
III
Rear spoiler 104
Rear viewmirrors 28
Rear window defogger 29
Relays 152
Remote control 20
Replacement key 19
Replacing bulbs 162
Replacing wiperblades 129
Roof Transport System 108,186
Running in 16
S
Safety belts 32,136
Warning light... 54,56
Safety compliance sticker 181
Seals 134
Side marker light... 82,170,
III
Side member panels 104
Snow chains 147
Snow tires 146