2021 Porsche Cayenne Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters
Your ultimate DIY maintenance guide for the 2021 Porsche Cayenne oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 2021 Porsche Cayenne, including exact engine oil capacity, the manufacturer recommended oil viscosity and type, and the correct OEM and aftermarket oil filters.
We cover all available engine options categorized by their specific engine codes, ensuring you get pinpoint accuracy for your specific vehicle configuration. Keep reading to discover everything required for a successful 2021 Porsche Cayenne oil change!
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| Engine & Code | Oil Capacity | Oil Viscosity/Type | Oil Filter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.9L 6-cylinder DCAB 4 Turbo | 8 quarts (with filter) | SAE 0W-30 (All TEMPS) | Porsche 9A7-198-405-00 |
| 3.0L 6-cylinder DCBE 2 Turbo | 8 quarts (with filter) | SAE 0W-20 (All TEMPS) | Porsche 9A7-198-405-00 |
| 3.0L 6-cylinder DCBE K Turbo | 7.6 quarts (with filter) | SAE 0W-20 (All TEMPS) | Porsche 9A7-198-405-00 |
| 3.0L 6-cylinder DCBE 2 Turbo | 8 quarts (with filter) | SAE 0W-20 (All TEMPS) | Porsche 9A7-198-405-00 |
| 3.0L 6-cylinder DCBE K Turbo | 7.6 quarts (with filter) | SAE 0W-20 (All TEMPS) | Porsche 9A7-198-405-00 |
| 4.0L 8-cylinder DCUA 5 Turbo | N/A | N/A | Porsche 9A7-198-405-00 |
| 4.0L 8-cylinder DCUA L Turbo | N/A | N/A | Porsche 9A7-198-405-00 |
| 4.0L 8-cylinder DCUD R Turbo | N/A | N/A | Porsche 9A7-198-405-00 |
Select Your 2021 Porsche Cayenne Engine Option
2.9L 6-cylinder Engine Code DCAB 4 Turbo
Engine:
2.9L 6-cylinder DCAB 4 Turbo [aka 2.9L V6 (Gas)]
Body & Trims:
Base, COUPE, E-Hybrid, E-Hybrid COUPE, GTS, GTS COUPE, S, S COUPE, Turbo, Turbo COUPE, Turbo S E-Hybrid, Turbo S E-Hybrid COUPE
Oil Capacity:
8 quarts (with filter)
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 0W-30 (All TEMPS)
OEM Oil Filter:
Oil Filter Replaces:
N/A
2021 Porsche Cayenne 2.9L 6-cylinder DCAB 4 Turbo oil change details
Oil Grade:
SEO42
Oil Capacity:
8 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 0W-30 (All TEMPS)
Name of Oil Filter:
N/A
Wix Oil Filter:
N/A
Wix Air Filter:
N/A
Coolant Capacity:
N/A
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
22 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug). Always replace the drain plug seal with a new one.
Notes:
N/A
3.0L 6-cylinder Engine Code DCBE 2 Turbo
Engine:
3.0L 6-cylinder DCBE 2 Turbo [aka 3.0L V6 (Electric/Gas)]
Body & Trims:
Base, COUPE, E-Hybrid, E-Hybrid COUPE, GTS, GTS COUPE, S, S COUPE, Turbo, Turbo COUPE, Turbo S E-Hybrid, Turbo S E-Hybrid COUPE
Oil Capacity:
8 quarts (with filter)
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 0W-20 (All TEMPS)
OEM Oil Filter:
Oil Filter Replaces:
N/A
2021 Porsche Cayenne 3.0L 6-cylinder DCBE 2 Turbo oil change details
Oil Grade:
SEO90
Oil Capacity:
8 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 0W-20 (All TEMPS)
Name of Oil Filter:
N/A
Wix Oil Filter:
N/A
Wix Air Filter:
N/A
Coolant Capacity:
N/A
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
22 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug). Always replace the drain plug seal with a new one.
Notes:
N/A
3.0L 6-cylinder Engine Code DCBE K Turbo
Engine:
3.0L 6-cylinder DCBE K Turbo [aka 3.0L V6 (Electric/Gas)]
Body & Trims:
Base, COUPE, E-Hybrid, E-Hybrid COUPE, GTS, GTS COUPE, S, S COUPE, Turbo, Turbo COUPE, Turbo S E-Hybrid, Turbo S E-Hybrid COUPE
Oil Capacity:
7.6 quarts (with filter)
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 0W-20 (All TEMPS)
OEM Oil Filter:
Oil Filter Replaces:
N/A
2021 Porsche Cayenne 3.0L 6-cylinder DCBE K Turbo oil change details
Oil Grade:
SEO90
Oil Capacity:
7.6 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 0W-20 (All TEMPS)
Name of Oil Filter:
N/A
Wix Oil Filter:
N/A
Wix Air Filter:
N/A
Coolant Capacity:
N/A
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
22 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug). Always replace the drain plug seal with a new one.
Notes:
N/A
3.0L 6-cylinder Engine Code DCBE 2 Turbo
Engine:
3.0L 6-cylinder DCBE 2 Turbo [aka 3.0L V6 (Gas)]
Body & Trims:
Base, COUPE, E-Hybrid, E-Hybrid COUPE, GTS, GTS COUPE, S, S COUPE, Turbo, Turbo COUPE, Turbo S E-Hybrid, Turbo S E-Hybrid COUPE
Oil Capacity:
8 quarts (with filter)
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 0W-20 (All TEMPS)
OEM Oil Filter:
Oil Filter Replaces:
N/A
2021 Porsche Cayenne 3.0L 6-cylinder DCBE 2 Turbo oil change details
Oil Grade:
SEO90
Oil Capacity:
8 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 0W-20 (All TEMPS)
Name of Oil Filter:
N/A
Wix Oil Filter:
N/A
Wix Air Filter:
N/A
Coolant Capacity:
N/A
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
22 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug). Always replace the drain plug seal with a new one.
Notes:
N/A
3.0L 6-cylinder Engine Code DCBE K Turbo
Engine:
3.0L 6-cylinder DCBE K Turbo [aka 3.0L V6 (Gas)]
Body & Trims:
Base, COUPE, E-Hybrid, E-Hybrid COUPE, GTS, GTS COUPE, S, S COUPE, Turbo, Turbo COUPE, Turbo S E-Hybrid, Turbo S E-Hybrid COUPE
Oil Capacity:
7.6 quarts (with filter)
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 0W-20 (All TEMPS)
OEM Oil Filter:
Oil Filter Replaces:
N/A
2021 Porsche Cayenne 3.0L 6-cylinder DCBE K Turbo oil change details
Oil Grade:
SEO90
Oil Capacity:
7.6 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 0W-20 (All TEMPS)
Name of Oil Filter:
N/A
Wix Oil Filter:
N/A
Wix Air Filter:
N/A
Coolant Capacity:
N/A
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
22 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug). Always replace the drain plug seal with a new one.
Notes:
N/A
4.0L 8-cylinder Engine Code DCUA 5 Turbo
Engine:
4.0L 8-cylinder DCUA 5 Turbo [aka 4.0L V8 (Electric/Gas)]
Body & Trims:
Base, COUPE, E-Hybrid, E-Hybrid COUPE, GTS, GTS COUPE, S, S COUPE, Turbo, Turbo COUPE, Turbo S E-Hybrid, Turbo S E-Hybrid COUPE
Oil Capacity:
N/A
Oil Viscosity/Type:
N/A
OEM Oil Filter:
Oil Filter Replaces:
N/A
2021 Porsche Cayenne 4.0L 8-cylinder DCUA 5 Turbo oil change details
Oil Grade:
N/A
Oil Capacity:
N/A
Oil Viscosity/Type:
N/A
Name of Oil Filter:
N/A
Wix Oil Filter:
N/A
Wix Air Filter:
N/A
Coolant Capacity:
N/A
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
N/A
Notes:
N/A
4.0L 8-cylinder Engine Code DCUA L Turbo
Engine:
4.0L 8-cylinder DCUA L Turbo [aka 4.0L V8 (Electric/Gas)]
Body & Trims:
Base, COUPE, E-Hybrid, E-Hybrid COUPE, GTS, GTS COUPE, S, S COUPE, Turbo, Turbo COUPE, Turbo S E-Hybrid, Turbo S E-Hybrid COUPE
Oil Capacity:
N/A
Oil Viscosity/Type:
N/A
OEM Oil Filter:
Oil Filter Replaces:
N/A
2021 Porsche Cayenne 4.0L 8-cylinder DCUA L Turbo oil change details
Oil Grade:
N/A
Oil Capacity:
N/A
Oil Viscosity/Type:
N/A
Name of Oil Filter:
N/A
Wix Oil Filter:
N/A
Wix Air Filter:
N/A
Coolant Capacity:
N/A
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
N/A
Notes:
N/A
4.0L 8-cylinder Engine Code DCUD R Turbo
Engine:
4.0L 8-cylinder DCUD R Turbo [aka 4.0L V8 (Electric/Gas)]
Body & Trims:
Base, COUPE, E-Hybrid, E-Hybrid COUPE, GTS, GTS COUPE, S, S COUPE, Turbo, Turbo COUPE, Turbo S E-Hybrid, Turbo S E-Hybrid COUPE
Oil Capacity:
N/A
Oil Viscosity/Type:
N/A
OEM Oil Filter:
Oil Filter Replaces:
N/A
2021 Porsche Cayenne 4.0L 8-cylinder DCUD R Turbo oil change details
Oil Grade:
N/A
Oil Capacity:
N/A
Oil Viscosity/Type:
N/A
Name of Oil Filter:
N/A
Wix Oil Filter:
N/A
Wix Air Filter:
N/A
Coolant Capacity:
N/A
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
N/A
Notes:
N/A
People also ask – 2021 Porsche Cayenne
What is the oil capacity of a 2021 Porsche Cayenne?
Depending on the specific engine option, the 2021 Porsche Cayenne oil capacity ranges from 7.6 to 8 quarts. Here is the exact oil capacity breakdown for each available engine configuration:
• 2.9L 6-cylinder (DCAB 4 Turbo): 8 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.
• 3.0L 6-cylinder (DCBE 2 Turbo): 8 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.
• 3.0L 6-cylinder (DCBE K Turbo): 7.6 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.
• 3.0L 6-cylinder (DCBE 2 Turbo): 8 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.
• 3.0L 6-cylinder (DCBE K Turbo): 7.6 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.
• 4.0L 8-cylinder (DCUA 5 Turbo): Check Owner's Manual
• 4.0L 8-cylinder (DCUA L Turbo): Check Owner's Manual
• 4.0L 8-cylinder (DCUD R Turbo): Check Owner's Manual
Always check your dipstick after refilling to ensure the proper level.
What type of oil does a 2021 Porsche Cayenne use?
Across its 8 available engine configurations, the 2021 Porsche Cayenne uses the following motor oil viscosities: SAE 0W-30 (All TEMPS) and SAE 0W-20 (All TEMPS). Using the correct manufacturer-approved oil weight is crucial for engine health. Here are the specific oil type requirements by engine:
• 2.9L 6-cylinder (DCAB 4 Turbo):Grade: SEO42
SAE 0W-30 (All TEMPS)
• 3.0L 6-cylinder (DCBE 2 Turbo):
Grade: SEO90
SAE 0W-20 (All TEMPS)
• 3.0L 6-cylinder (DCBE K Turbo):
Grade: SEO90
SAE 0W-20 (All TEMPS)
• 3.0L 6-cylinder (DCBE 2 Turbo):
Grade: SEO90
SAE 0W-20 (All TEMPS)
• 3.0L 6-cylinder (DCBE K Turbo):
Grade: SEO90
SAE 0W-20 (All TEMPS)
• 4.0L 8-cylinder (DCUA 5 Turbo):
Grade: OEM Standard
See Cap or Owner's Manual
• 4.0L 8-cylinder (DCUA L Turbo):
Grade: OEM Standard
See Cap or Owner's Manual
• 4.0L 8-cylinder (DCUD R Turbo):
Grade: OEM Standard
See Cap or Owner's Manual
What is the best oil filter for the 2021 Porsche Cayenne?
The proper oil filter depends on your exact engine code. The 2021 Porsche Cayenne utilizes the following premium aftermarket Wix oil filters across its lineup: . Here is the specific OEM and aftermarket filter data for each engine:
• 2.9L 6-cylinder (DCAB 4 Turbo):OEM Filter: Porsche 9A7-198-405-00
Wix Filter: Check Cross-reference Catalog
• 3.0L 6-cylinder (DCBE 2 Turbo):
OEM Filter: Porsche 9A7-198-405-00
Wix Filter: Check Cross-reference Catalog
• 3.0L 6-cylinder (DCBE K Turbo):
OEM Filter: Porsche 9A7-198-405-00
Wix Filter: Check Cross-reference Catalog
• 3.0L 6-cylinder (DCBE 2 Turbo):
OEM Filter: Porsche 9A7-198-405-00
Wix Filter: Check Cross-reference Catalog
• 3.0L 6-cylinder (DCBE K Turbo):
OEM Filter: Porsche 9A7-198-405-00
Wix Filter: Check Cross-reference Catalog
• 4.0L 8-cylinder (DCUA 5 Turbo):
OEM Filter: Porsche 9A7-198-405-00
Wix Filter: Check Cross-reference Catalog
• 4.0L 8-cylinder (DCUA L Turbo):
OEM Filter: Porsche 9A7-198-405-00
Wix Filter: Check Cross-reference Catalog
• 4.0L 8-cylinder (DCUD R Turbo):
OEM Filter: Porsche 9A7-198-405-00
Wix Filter: Check Cross-reference Catalog
How often should I change the oil in my 2021 Porsche Cayenne?
For modern models running full synthetic oil, oil change intervals are typically every 7,500 to 10,000 miles. However, for older Porsche Cayenne generations (1985-2010) or those using conventional/synthetic-blend fluid, changing the oil and filter every 3,000 to 5,000 miles is highly recommended to prevent sludge buildup. Regardless of engine (2.9L 6-cylinder, 3.0L 6-cylinder and 4.0L 8-cylinder), you should change your oil at least once a year even if you don’t reach the mileage limit.