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Old 08-28-2018, 07:33 AM   #10
Burg Boxster
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Originally Posted by Flavor 987S View Post
Not true.
NOT not true

SOME definitely DO require: motor be running at operating temp, on idle and a relatively level surface. Once conditions are met the measurement occurs over two minutes. Specifically I know this applies to 2018+ GT3 and honestly it's kinda PITA process...

While others:

Quote:
Page 166 | 2017-2018 911 Carrera Manual | Porsche iManuals
Displaying the oil level

Information
Under certain circumstances it is not possible to display the oil level. The reasons for this include:

Engine is cold
Vehicle has been stopped after full-load operation at high engine speeds
Engine oil temperature is too high
A message about this appears on the multifunction display.

Vehicle is level.
The engine is at operating temperature and has been stopped for at least one minute.
And from the 2016 GT4 ... - manual page 82


Bottom line again being, specific directions per model and MY will be in the manual. Personally though, I'm analog and prefer an old fashion dipstick.

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