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Antoine86 09-24-2024 12:19 AM

How to Check Engine Oil Level in a Porsche Using a PIWIS Tester
 
To accurately check the oil level in your Porsche, use a PIWIS Tester, which provides greater accuracy than the standard instrument cluster method. This process is essential after every oil change to determine how much oil needs to be added to achieve optimal levels.

Steps:
1. Plug in the piwis 3 and turn the ignition on.
2. Start the diagnostic program and select the vehicle.
3. In the overview, go to DME control unit and press [F12] to continue.
4. Go to the "Maintenance/Repair" menu and press [F12] again.
5. Select the Oil Fill function and press [F12].
6. Start the engine and run until the oil temperature reaches 90°C, accelerating if necessary.
7. The oil level measurement will start automatically as soon as temperature is reached.
8. Stop the engine.
9. Fill the PIWIS Tester II with the specified amount of oil.
10. Finally, remove the tester.

Newsguy 09-24-2024 06:05 AM

(Hand up)
Thanks for acknowledging me here in the back row!
Question, this procedure seems to indicate idling the engine up to temperature.
Yet we are told repeatedly that this is one of the worst practices for our engines with oil dilution issues.
How are these ideas reconciled?

JFP in PA 09-24-2024 06:56 AM

I'm interested is seeing how this works:

9. Fill the PIWIS Tester II with the specified amount of oil.

bcrdukes 09-27-2024 10:58 AM

Is this a for sale thread for an off-brand PIWIS?

JFP in PA 09-27-2024 11:06 AM

No, it is an ad for garbage...............

Bill Ladd 09-27-2024 01:43 PM

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husker boxster 09-27-2024 05:55 PM

And Matt doesn't seem to care that these threads pop up everywhere across the forum pitching competing equipment to Pelican.

Middleton 01-07-2025 04:12 AM

The piwis tester 3 has proven to be an invaluable asset for my experience with my 2020 Porsche 992. Its user-friendly interface and comprehensive capabilities made diagnosing issues straightforward and efficient. I was particularly impressed by how effortlessly it allowed me to reset the maintenance intervals, ensuring my vehicle stays in optimal condition. With the Piwis 3, I could quickly access various systems and perform necessary checks, which not only saved me time but also provided peace of mind knowing that I was maintaining my Porsche to the highest standards. Overall, the convenience and functionality of the Piwis 3 have significantly enhanced my ownership experience.


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