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70Sixter · 08-06-2009, 04:09 PM

The Porsche TSB has 0w-40, 5W-40, and I think one (Mobil 1 Peak Life) 5W-50 from various companies. Temp use ranges are listed, as are countries/areas of the world.

I use un-approved Motul 300V in 5W-40.

Some of the approved oils are barely adequate, and some I would not use if they were free. There is a world of advice available.

Use an ACEA A3/B3 or API SL or better. No SM or CJ oils.

Call or e-mail Charles Navarro at LN Engineerin for help/advice.

08-06-2009, 04:09 PM	#5
70Sixter Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Surf City, NC Posts: 1,079	The Porsche TSB has 0w-40, 5W-40, and I think one (Mobil 1 Peak Life) 5W-50 from various companies. Temp use ranges are listed, as are countries/areas of the world. I use un-approved Motul 300V in 5W-40. Some of the approved oils are barely adequate, and some I would not use if they were free. There is a world of advice available. Use an ACEA A3/B3 or API SL or better. No SM or CJ oils. Call or e-mail Charles Navarro at LN Engineerin for help/advice. __________________ Mike 04 Boxster S - Basalt/Savanna, 6sp, Carrera lites, hardtop 70 914-6 - Black over tan, original/stock PCA since 1970