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2012 Porsche Cayman Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 2012 Porsche Cayman oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 2012 Porsche Cayman, including oil capacity, recommended oil viscosity (type), and the correct oil filter.

We cover all engine options, categorized by their specific engine codes, ensuring you get the right information for your specific configuration. Keep reading to discover everything you need for your next 2012 Porsche Cayman oil change!

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Engine & CodeOil CapacityOil Viscosity/TypeOil Filter
2.9L 6-cylinder 2893cc DOHC 27.9 quarts (with filter)SAE 0W-40Amazon Icon (All TEMPS)
SAE 5W-40Amazon Icon, SAE 5W-50Amazon Icon (Above -25°C)
N/A
3.4L 6-cylinder 3387cc 57.9 quarts (with filter)SAE 0W-40Amazon Icon (All TEMPS)
SAE 5W-40Amazon Icon, SAE 5W-50Amazon Icon (Above -25°C)
N/A

Select Your 2012 Porsche Cayman Engine Option

2.9L 6-cylinder Engine Code 2893cc DOHC 2

Engine:

2.9L 6-cylinder 2893cc DOHC 2 [aka 2.9L 6-cylinder]

Body & Trims:

All

Oil Capacity:

7.9 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 0W-40Amazon Icon (All TEMPS)
SAE 5W-40Amazon Icon, SAE 5W-50Amazon Icon (Above -25°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

N/A

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

2012 Porsche Cayman 2.9L 6-cylinder 2893cc DOHC 2 oil change details

Oil Grade:

SEO33

Oil Capacity:

7.9 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 0W-40Amazon Icon (All TEMPS)
SAE 5W-40Amazon Icon, SAE 5W-50Amazon Icon (Above -25°C)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

N/A

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

37 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

3.4L 6-cylinder Engine Code 3387cc 5

Engine:

3.4L 6-cylinder 3387cc 5 [aka 3.4L 6-cylinder]

Body & Trims:

All

Oil Capacity:

7.9 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 0W-40Amazon Icon (All TEMPS)
SAE 5W-40Amazon Icon, SAE 5W-50Amazon Icon (Above -25°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

N/A

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

2012 Porsche Cayman 3.4L 6-cylinder 3387cc 5 oil change details

Oil Grade:

SEO33

Oil Capacity:

7.9 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 0W-40Amazon Icon (All TEMPS)
SAE 5W-40Amazon Icon, SAE 5W-50Amazon Icon (Above -25°C)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

N/A

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

37 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

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