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    Jun 29, 2007 12:11:36 PM

    anthedwards
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    Oil

    So what's the recommended oil for a 996? - any takers - does it matter if I top up with a different one to what the dealer put in?

    Jul 2, 2007 8:40:16 PM

    Loren
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    Re: Oil

    Ask your dealer for a copy of the "Porsche Approved Oils" TSB.

    Jul 6, 2007 2:56:40 AM

    911digital Offline
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    Re: Oil

    It's normaly the mobil 1 stuff.

    Jul 30, 2007 3:23:06 PM

    cdodkin
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    Re: Oil

    Lot's of approved oils in the TSB Loren mentioned.

    Factory fill is currently Mobil1 0W40
     
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