Oil level

[Flavor 987S]

Originally Posted by Burg Boxster

The newest P-cars require motor to be running at operating temp, on idle and a relatively level surface. Once those conditions are met the measurement occurs over two minutes.

Not true.

Originally Posted by Burg Boxster

All depends on MY...

Specific directions per MY will be in each car's manual.

This true.

[Burg Boxster]

Originally Posted by Flavor 987S

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:

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.

Good luck

[rexcramer]

+1 BB, our 2009 S requires the motor running and up to temp to check the oil. It doesn't have a dip stick to check it manually.

Originally Posted by Burg Boxster

NOT not true

[robdelorenzo]

Now I am confused.
I have an 02 Base with a dipstick.
I have been told to check it while hot and while cold.
Which is it?
And am I correct in that it should be at the top of the "bar" on the dipstick?
The electronic level indicator is all over the place with different readings under different conditions (car sitting cold all night, engine warm, after filling up, etc.)
I have yet to figure out what is the proper and most accurate way to check the level.
I tried "Pro drivers" method last night, which was an entirely new way to check the oil level.
Any further input is welcome.