'99 base 986 2.5l which engine oil should I use?

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Originally Posted by DreamSign

I'm new to Porsche.

I thought it best to ask to see if there were any known problems caused by the wrong oils.

Is it not true that the wrong weight oil can cause problems?

For the record, I specifically asked which engine oil to use for my parameters of being a stock 2.5 l and living in a warm never freezing environment.

For temps generally above 50-F
10w-40 15W40 15w-50 are the recommended oil viscosity's.

I always look for a brand and viscosity that is readily available.
Last thing I want is to go to do an oil change and can't get the oil I generally use.
So for me it is Mobil 1 synthetic in 10w-40