oil filter PORSCHE 911 GT3 2004 5.G Owners Manual

Maintenance,CarCare

Caution 112
Coolant Level 113
Engine Oil 114
Engine OilLevel 115
Engine OilRecommendation 117
Brake FluidLevel 119
Fuel Economy 120
Fuel Recommendations 122
Portable FuelContainers 123
Emission ControlSystem 124
Fuel Evaporation Control 126
Washer Fluid 126
Power Steering 127
Air Filter 128
Particle Filter 128
Manual Transmission Oil 128
Wiper Blades 129
Car Care Instructions 130
Maintenance, CarCare

AirFilter

A dirty airfilter notonly reduces engineperfor-
mance, butcan lead topremature enginewear.
Regular filterreplacement ispart ofthe routine
maintenance service.

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Industy conditions, checkthefilter element
more frequently andreplace ifnecessary.

Particle Filter

The fresh airpassing through theparticle filterinto
the passenger compartment isvirtually freeof
dust andpollen.

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Ifthe outside airispolluted byexhaust fumes,
press thecirculating-air button.
A dirty filter canbethe cause ofreduced airflow:

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Have filterreplaced byyour authorized
Porsche dealer.
Regular filterreplacement ispart ofthe routine
maintenance service.
Maintenance, CarCare
Manual
Transmission Oil

The transmission oilhas tobe checked and
changed atthe intervals listedinyour Maintenance
Schedule.

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Please observe thechapter "CAPACITIES" on
Page 185.
We recommend thatyouhave thetransmission oil
changed atyour Porsche dealer,whohasthere-
quired lubricants andthenecessary fillingequip-
ment.
If you suspect anoilleak inthe transmission, have
your authorized Porschedealercheckitout imme-
diately.

Storing yourPorsche

If you intend tostore yourPorsche foraprolonged
period, pleaseconsult yourauthorized Porsche
dealer. Thestaff willbeglad toadvise youonthe
most suitable andnecessary methods.
r> Clean yourvehicle thoroughly insideandout-
side.
Clean theengine compartment.
The under carriage andchassis components
should befree ofdirt and saltdeposits.
r> Fillupthe fuel tank.
r> Change theoiland oilfilter, andrunthe engine
for several minutes.
r>

Increase thetire pressure to58 psi (4bar).
It is not recommended tolift the vehicle, dueto
the possibility ofcorrosion onshock absorber
piston shafts.
The vehicle shouldbemoved slightly, approxi-
mately everyfourweeks, toprevent flatspot
on the tires.

Climate control

The airconditioning systemshouldbeingood
working condition andfully charged.

WindshieldjHeadlight washer

r> Check andcorrect antifreeze/cleaning solu-
tion level asnecessary.

Electrical system

r> Remove thebattery fromthevehicle andstore
it in acool dryplace, notonacement floor.

When thebattery isdisconnected, the
alarm system isdeactivated.

r> Recharge thebattery every3months. Ifthe
battery remains inthe vehicle withthecables
connected, itis necessary tocheck, remove
and recharge thebattery every2-3weeks.

Do not fast charge thebattery.

r> Please observe thechapter "SATTERY" on
Page 155.
Vehicle
interior

The interior mustbedry, especially inthe area of
the floor carpets. Theuseofdrying agents (Silica-
Gel) isrecommended invehicles withleather inte-
rior and inareas withhighhumidity. Therecom-
mended amountis3fabric bagsof1.1 Ibs.
(500 grams) eachplaced onthe floor carpets.
Windows, doorsandlidsmust beclosed. Theair
flaps should beopened.
Maintenance, CarCare

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

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