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❄️Coolant Type

Porsche Cayenne Coolant Type

Factory manual coolant type & capacity for the Porsche Cayenne. Exact specs extracted from the LEMON service manual archive.

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2018 Porsche Cayenne coolant: — Glysanti G40 or alternatively antifreeze in accordance with G12++/VW TL 7744-G.

Generation	Years	Top spec
2018	2018	— Glysanti G40 or alternatively antifreeze in accordance with G12++/VW TL 7744-G
2011	2011	Note: Between approximately 13.95 - 18.6 qts. depending on equipment. Use only fluids and fuels authorized by Porsche.
2010	2010	Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 3.4 - 4.8 U.S. gals, depending on equipment level. Use only fluids and fuels authorized by Porsche.

Structured Spec Sheet // Porsche Cayenne Coolant Type

Quick Answer:2018 Porsche Cayenne coolant: — Glysanti G40 or alternatively antifreeze in accordance with G12++/VW TL 7744-G.

Engine Coolant (2018):— Glysanti G40 or alternatively antifreeze in accordance with G12++/VW TL 7744-G

Air Cond Compressor Oil ( Gas) (2018):3.88 OZS. (0.11 L) — ND-12

Air Cond Refrigerant (2018):1.76 LBS. (0.79 KG) — R-1234yf

Engine Oil ( Normally Aspirated,3.6 L Eng) (2018):7.08 QTS. (6.7 L) — MOBIL1 SAE 0W-30 or 5W-30 For all temperature ranges

Windshield Washer Fluid (2018):7.93 QTS. (7.5 L)

Engine Oil ( Turbocharger,3.6 L Eng) (2018):8.98 QTS. (8.49 L) — MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 For all temperature ranges. SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 For the temperature range above 13Deg F (-25Deg C)

Engine Coolant ( Base) (2011):Note: Between approximately 13.95 - 18.6 qts. depending on equipment. Use only fluids and fuels authorized by Porsche.

Air Cond Compressor Oil ( Gas) (2011):8.40 OZS. (0.24 L) — PAG ND-OIL 8

Air Cond Refrigerant (2011):2.45 LBS. (1.11 KG) — R-134a

Automatic Transmission Fluid ( Base) (2011):12.10 QTS. (11.45 L)

Brake Fluid (2011):1.08 QTS. (1.02 L) — Original PORSCHE Brake Fluid

Differential Gear Oil (2011):0.53 QTS. (0.5 L)

Engine Oil (3.6 L Eng) (2011):7.29 QTS. (6.89 L) — MOBIL1 Engine Oil, SAE 0W-40, Specification: ACEA A3

Fuel Tank ( Base, S) (2011):22.45 GALS. (84.98 L)

Manual Transmission Fluid ( Base) (2011):1.90 QTS. (1.79 L)

Power Steering Fluid (2011):1.95 QTS. (1.84 L) — Pentosin CHF 202 hydraulic fluid

Transfer Case Fluid (2011):0.92 QTS. (0.87 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid (2011):4.76 QTS. (4.5 L) — Use a mixture of water and cleaner concentrate depending on the season

Engine Coolant ( S, Turbo) (2011):Note: Between approximately 19.02 - 22.19 qts. depending on equipment. Use only fluids and fuels authorized by Porsche.

Automatic Transmission Fluid ( S) (2011):14.21 QTS. (13.44 L)

Engine Oil ( S, Turbo) (2011):10.00 QTS. (9.46 L) — MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C).

Engine Coolant ( Base) (2010):Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 3.4 - 4.8 U.S. gals, depending on equipment level. Use only fluids and fuels authorized by Porsche.

Air Cond Compressor Oil (2010):8.10 OZS. (0.23 L) — PAG 46

Air Cond Refrigerant (2010):2.30 LBS. (1.04 KG) — R-134a

Automatic Transmission Fluid ( Base) (2010):10.04 QTS. (9.5 L)

Brake Fluid (2010):1.00 QTS. (0.94 L) — Original PORSCHE Brake Fluid

Differential Gear Oil ( Base) (2010):1.30 QTS. (1.23 L)

Differential Gear Oil (2010):1.10 QTS. (1.04 L)

Engine Oil (3.6 L Eng) (2010):7.29 QTS. (6.89 L) — MOBIL1 Engine Oil, SAE 0W-40, Specification: ACEA A3

Fuel Tank (2010):26.40 GALS. (99.93 L)

Transfer Case Fluid (2010):0.90 QTS. (0.85 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid (2010):7.90 QTS. (7.47 L) — Use a winter cleaner or summer cleaner depending on the season

Engine Coolant ( G T S, S) (2010):Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 4.8 - 5.5 U.S. gals, depending on equipment level. Use only fluids and fuels authorized by Porsche.

Automatic Transmission Fluid ( G T S, S) (2010):9.51 QTS. (8.99 L)

Differential Gear Oil ( G T S, S) (2010):1.50 QTS. (1.41 L)

Engine Oil (4.8 L Eng) (2010):9.50 QTS. (8.99 L) — MOBIL1 Engine Oil, SAE 0W-40, Specification: ACEA A3

Engine Coolant ( Base) (2009):Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 3.4 - 4.8 U.S. gals, depending on equipment level. Use only fluids and fuels authorized by Porsche.

Air Cond Compressor Oil (2009):8.10 OZS. (0.23 L) — PAG 46

Air Cond Refrigerant (2009):2.30 LBS. (1.04 KG) — R-134a

Automatic Transmission Fluid ( Base) (2009):10.04 QTS. (9.5 L)

Brake Fluid (2009):1.00 QTS. (0.94 L) — Original PORSCHE Brake Fluid

Differential Gear Oil ( Base) (2009):1.30 QTS. (1.23 L)

Differential Gear Oil (2009):1.10 QTS. (1.04 L)

Engine Oil (3.6 L Eng) (2009):7.29 QTS. (6.89 L) — MOBIL1 Engine Oil, SAE 0W-40, Specification: ACEA A3

Fuel Tank (2009):26.40 GALS. (99.93 L)

Manual Transmission Fluid (2009):1.90 QTS. (1.79 L)

Power Steering Fluid (2009):1.60 QTS. (1.51 L) — Pentosin CHF 202 S

Transfer Case Fluid (2009):0.90 QTS. (0.85 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid (2009):7.90 QTS. (7.47 L) — Use a winter cleaner or summer cleaner depending on the season

Engine Coolant ( G T S, S) (2009):Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 4.8 - 5.5 U.S. gals, depending on equipment level. Use only fluids and fuels authorized by Porsche.

Automatic Transmission Fluid ( G T S, S) (2009):9.51 QTS. (8.99 L)

Differential Gear Oil ( G T S, S) (2009):1.50 QTS. (1.41 L)

Engine Oil (4.8 L Eng) (2009):9.50 QTS. (8.99 L) — MOBIL1 Engine Oil, SAE 0W-40, Specification: ACEA A3

Engine Oil ( G T S, S) (2009):9.00 QTS. (8.51 L) — MOBIL1 Engine Oil, SAE 0W-40, Specification: ACEA A3

Engine Coolant ( Base) (2008):Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 3.4 - 4.8 U.S. gals, depending on equipment level. Manufacturer's approved fluid only.

Air Cond Compressor Oil (2008):8.10 OZS. (0.23 L) — PAG 46

Air Cond Refrigerant (2008):2.30 LBS. (1.04 KG) — R-134a

Automatic Transmission Fluid ( Base) (2008):10.40 QTS. (9.84 L)

Brake Fluid (2008):1.00 QTS. (0.94 L) — Original PORSCHE Brake Fluid

Differential Gear Oil ( Base) (2008):1.30 QTS. (1.23 L)

Differential Gear Oil (2008):1.10 QTS. (1.04 L)

Engine Oil ( Base) (2008):7.29 QTS. (6.89 L) — MOBIL1. API - SAE 0W-30, 0W-40 (For all temperature ranges)

Fuel Tank ( Base, S) (2008):26.40 GALS. (99.93 L)

Power Steering Fluid (2008):1.60 QTS. (1.51 L) — Hydraulic Fluid (Pentosin CHF 11 S)

Transfer Case Fluid ( Base, S) (2008):0.90 QTS. (0.85 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid (2008):7.90 QTS. (7.47 L) — Use a winter cleaner or summer cleaner depending on the season

Engine Coolant ( S) (2008):Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 4.8 - 5.5 U.S. gals, depending on equipment level. Manufacturer's approved fluid only.

Automatic Transmission Fluid ( S) (2008):9.51 QTS. (8.99 L)

Differential Gear Oil ( S) (2008):1.50 QTS. (1.41 L)

Engine Oil ( S) (2008):9.00 QTS. (8.51 L) — MOBIL1. API - SAE 0W-40, 5W-40, 5W-50 Above -13Deg.F (-25Deg.C), SAE 0W-40 Below -13Deg.F (-25Deg.C)

Engine Coolant ( Base, Turbo) (2006):Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 3.4 - 4.8 U.S. gals, depending on equipment level. Manufacturer's approved fluid only.

Air Cond Compressor Oil (2006):7.00 OZS. (0.2 L) — PAG 46

Air Cond Refrigerant (2006):1.54 LBS. (0.69 KG) — R-134a

Automatic Transmission Fluid (2006):10.60 QTS. (10.03 L)

Brake Fluid (2006):1.00 QTS. (0.94 L) — Original PORSCHE Brake Fluid

Differential Gear Oil ( Base, Turbo) (2006):1.20 QTS. (1.13 L)

Differential Gear Oil (2006):1.10 QTS. (1.04 L)

Engine Oil ( Base, Turbo) (2006):6.70 QTS. (6.34 L) — MOBIL1. API - SAE 0W-40, 5W-40, 5W-50 Above -13Deg.F (-25Deg.C), SAE 0W-40 Below -13Deg.F (-25Deg.C)

Fuel Tank (2006):26.40 GALS. (99.93 L)

Manual Transmission Fluid (2006):1.90 QTS. (1.79 L)

Power Steering Fluid (2006):1.60 QTS. (1.51 L) — Hydraulic Fluid (Pentosin CHF 11 S)

Transfer Case Fluid (2006):0.90 QTS. (0.85 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid (2006):7.90 QTS. (7.47 L) — Use a winter cleaner or summer cleaner depending on the season

Engine Coolant ( S, Turbo S) (2006):Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 4.8 - 5.5 U.S. gals, depending on equipment level. Manufacturer's approved fluid only.

Differential Gear Oil ( S, Turbo S) (2006):1.50 QTS. (1.41 L)

Engine Oil ( S, Turbo S) (2006):9.00 QTS. (8.51 L) — MOBIL1. API - SAE 0W-40, 5W-40, 5W-50 Above -13Deg.F (-25Deg.C), SAE 0W-40 Below -13Deg.F (-25Deg.C)

Engine Coolant ( Base, Turbo) (2005):4.50 GALS. (17.03 L) Note: Manufacturer's approved fluid only.

Air Cond Compressor Oil (2005):7.00 OZS. (0.2 L) — PAG 46

Air Cond Refrigerant (2005):1.54 LBS. (0.69 KG) — R-134a

Automatic Transmission Fluid (2005):10.60 QTS. (10.03 L)

Brake Fluid (2005):1.00 QTS. (0.94 L) — Original PORSCHE Brake Fluid

Differential Gear Oil ( Base, Turbo) (2005):1.20 QTS. (1.13 L)

Differential Gear Oil (2005):1.10 QTS. (1.04 L)

Engine Oil (2005):6.70 QTS. (6.34 L) — MOBIL1. API - SAE 0W-40, 5W-40, 5W-50 Above -13Deg.F (-25Deg.C), SAE 0W-40 Below -13Deg.F (-25Deg.C)

Fuel Tank (2005):26.40 GALS. (99.93 L)

Manual Transmission Fluid (2005):1.90 QTS. (1.79 L)

Power Steering Fluid (2005):1.60 QTS. (1.51 L) — Hydraulic Fluid (Pentosin CHF 11 S)

Transfer Case Fluid (2005):0.90 QTS. (0.85 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid (2005):7.90 QTS. (7.47 L) — Use a winter cleaner or summer cleaner depending on the season

Engine Coolant ( S) (2005):5.20 GALS. (19.68 L) Note: Manufacturer's approved fluid only.

Differential Gear Oil ( S) (2005):1.50 QTS. (1.41 L)

Engine Coolant ( S) (2004):2.40 GALS. (9.08 L) Note: Manufacturer's approved fluid only.

Air Cond Compressor Oil (2004):7.00 OZS. (0.2 L) — PAG 46

Air Cond Refrigerant (2004):1.54 LBS. (0.69 KG) — R-134a

Automatic Transmission Fluid (2004):9.50 QTS. (8.99 L)

Brake Fluid (2004):1.00 QTS. (0.94 L) — Original PORSCHE Brake Fluid

Differential Gear Oil (2004):1.10 QTS. (1.04 L)

Engine Oil ( S, Turbo) (2004):9.00 QTS. (8.51 L) — MOBIL1. API - SAE 0W-40, 5W-40, 5W-50 Above -13Deg.F (-25Deg.C), SAE 0W-40 Below -13Deg.F (-25Deg.C)

Fuel Tank (2004):26.40 GALS. (99.93 L)

Power Steering Fluid (2004):1.60 QTS. (1.51 L) — Hydraulic Fluid (Pentosin CHF 11 S)

Transfer Case Fluid (2004):0.90 QTS. (0.85 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid (2004):7.90 QTS. (7.47 L) — Use a winter cleaner or summer cleaner depending on the season

Engine Coolant ( S) (2003):2.40 GALS. (9.08 L) Note: Manufacturer's approved fluid only.

Air Cond Compressor Oil (2003):7.00 OZS. (0.2 L) — PAG 46

Air Cond Refrigerant (2003):1.54 LBS. (0.69 KG) — R-134a

Brake Fluid (2003):1.00 QTS. (0.94 L) — Original PORSCHE Brake Fluid

Differential Gear Oil (2003):1.10 QTS. (1.04 L)

Engine Oil (2003):9.00 QTS. (8.51 L) — MOBIL1. API - SAE 0W-40, 5W-40, 5W-50 Above -13Deg.F (-25Deg.C), SAE 0W-40 Below -13Deg.F (-25Deg.C)

Fuel Tank (2003):26.40 GALS. (99.93 L)

Power Steering Fluid (2003):1.60 QTS. (1.51 L) — Hydraulic Fluid (Pentosin CHF 11 S)

Windshield Washer Fluid (2003):7.90 QTS. (7.47 L) — Use a winter cleaner or summer cleaner depending on the season

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2018

2018Open 2018 manual

Engine Coolant— Glysanti G40 or alternatively antifreeze in accordance with G12++/VW TL 7744-G

Air Cond Compressor Oil (Gas)3.88 OZS. (0.11 L) — ND-12

Air Cond Refrigerant1.76 LBS. (0.79 KG) — R-1234yf

Engine Oil (Normally Aspirated,3.6L Eng)7.08 QTS. (6.7 L) — MOBIL1 SAE 0W-30 or 5W-30 For all temperature ranges

Windshield Washer Fluid7.93 QTS. (7.5 L)

Engine Oil (Turbocharger,3.6L Eng)8.98 QTS. (8.49 L) — MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 For all temperature ranges. SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 For the temperature range above 13Deg F (-25Deg C)

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2011

2011Open 2011 manual

Engine Coolant (Base)Note: Between approximately 13.95 - 18.6 qts. depending on equipment. Use only fluids and fuels authorized by Porsche.

Air Cond Compressor Oil (Gas)8.40 OZS. (0.24 L) — PAG ND-OIL 8

Air Cond Refrigerant2.45 LBS. (1.11 KG) — R-134a

Automatic Transmission Fluid (Base)12.10 QTS. (11.45 L)

Brake Fluid1.08 QTS. (1.02 L) — Original PORSCHE Brake Fluid

Differential Gear Oil0.53 QTS. (0.5 L)

Engine Oil (3.6L Eng)7.29 QTS. (6.89 L) — MOBIL1 Engine Oil, SAE 0W-40, Specification: ACEA A3

Fuel Tank (Base,S)22.45 GALS. (84.98 L)

Manual Transmission Fluid (Base)1.90 QTS. (1.79 L)

Power Steering Fluid1.95 QTS. (1.84 L) — Pentosin CHF 202 hydraulic fluid

Transfer Case Fluid0.92 QTS. (0.87 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid4.76 QTS. (4.5 L) — Use a mixture of water and cleaner concentrate depending on the season

Engine Coolant (S,Turbo)Note: Between approximately 19.02 - 22.19 qts. depending on equipment. Use only fluids and fuels authorized by Porsche.

Automatic Transmission Fluid (S)14.21 QTS. (13.44 L)

Engine Oil (S,Turbo)10.00 QTS. (9.46 L) — MOBIL1 SAE 0W-40 (for all temperature ranges), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 5W-50 (for temperature ranges over -13Deg.f (-25Deg.C).

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2010

2010Open 2010 manual

Engine Coolant (Base)Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 3.4 - 4.8 U.S. gals, depending on equipment level. Use only fluids and fuels authorized by Porsche.

Air Cond Compressor Oil8.10 OZS. (0.23 L) — PAG 46

Air Cond Refrigerant2.30 LBS. (1.04 KG) — R-134a

Automatic Transmission Fluid (Base)10.04 QTS. (9.5 L)

Brake Fluid1.00 QTS. (0.94 L) — Original PORSCHE Brake Fluid

Differential Gear Oil (Base)1.30 QTS. (1.23 L)

Differential Gear Oil1.10 QTS. (1.04 L)

Engine Oil (3.6L Eng)7.29 QTS. (6.89 L) — MOBIL1 Engine Oil, SAE 0W-40, Specification: ACEA A3

Fuel Tank26.40 GALS. (99.93 L)

Transfer Case Fluid0.90 QTS. (0.85 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid7.90 QTS. (7.47 L) — Use a winter cleaner or summer cleaner depending on the season

Engine Coolant (GTS,S)Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 4.8 - 5.5 U.S. gals, depending on equipment level. Use only fluids and fuels authorized by Porsche.

Automatic Transmission Fluid (GTS,S)9.51 QTS. (8.99 L)

Differential Gear Oil (GTS,S)1.50 QTS. (1.41 L)

Engine Oil (4.8L Eng)9.50 QTS. (8.99 L) — MOBIL1 Engine Oil, SAE 0W-40, Specification: ACEA A3

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2009

2009Open 2009 manual

Engine Coolant (Base)Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 3.4 - 4.8 U.S. gals, depending on equipment level. Use only fluids and fuels authorized by Porsche.

Air Cond Compressor Oil8.10 OZS. (0.23 L) — PAG 46

Air Cond Refrigerant2.30 LBS. (1.04 KG) — R-134a

Automatic Transmission Fluid (Base)10.04 QTS. (9.5 L)

Brake Fluid1.00 QTS. (0.94 L) — Original PORSCHE Brake Fluid

Differential Gear Oil (Base)1.30 QTS. (1.23 L)

Differential Gear Oil1.10 QTS. (1.04 L)

Engine Oil (3.6L Eng)7.29 QTS. (6.89 L) — MOBIL1 Engine Oil, SAE 0W-40, Specification: ACEA A3

Fuel Tank26.40 GALS. (99.93 L)

Manual Transmission Fluid1.90 QTS. (1.79 L)

Power Steering Fluid1.60 QTS. (1.51 L) — Pentosin CHF 202 S

Transfer Case Fluid0.90 QTS. (0.85 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid7.90 QTS. (7.47 L) — Use a winter cleaner or summer cleaner depending on the season

Engine Coolant (GTS,S)Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 4.8 - 5.5 U.S. gals, depending on equipment level. Use only fluids and fuels authorized by Porsche.

Automatic Transmission Fluid (GTS,S)9.51 QTS. (8.99 L)

Differential Gear Oil (GTS,S)1.50 QTS. (1.41 L)

Engine Oil (4.8L Eng)9.50 QTS. (8.99 L) — MOBIL1 Engine Oil, SAE 0W-40, Specification: ACEA A3

Engine Oil (GTS,S)9.00 QTS. (8.51 L) — MOBIL1 Engine Oil, SAE 0W-40, Specification: ACEA A3

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2008

2008Open 2008 manual

Engine Coolant (Base)Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 3.4 - 4.8 U.S. gals, depending on equipment level. Manufacturer's approved fluid only.

Air Cond Compressor Oil8.10 OZS. (0.23 L) — PAG 46

Air Cond Refrigerant2.30 LBS. (1.04 KG) — R-134a

Automatic Transmission Fluid (Base)10.40 QTS. (9.84 L)

Brake Fluid1.00 QTS. (0.94 L) — Original PORSCHE Brake Fluid

Differential Gear Oil (Base)1.30 QTS. (1.23 L)

Differential Gear Oil1.10 QTS. (1.04 L)

Engine Oil (Base)7.29 QTS. (6.89 L) — MOBIL1. API - SAE 0W-30, 0W-40 (For all temperature ranges)

Fuel Tank (Base,S)26.40 GALS. (99.93 L)

Power Steering Fluid1.60 QTS. (1.51 L) — Hydraulic Fluid (Pentosin CHF 11 S)

Transfer Case Fluid (Base,S)0.90 QTS. (0.85 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid7.90 QTS. (7.47 L) — Use a winter cleaner or summer cleaner depending on the season

Engine Coolant (S)Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 4.8 - 5.5 U.S. gals, depending on equipment level. Manufacturer's approved fluid only.

Automatic Transmission Fluid (S)9.51 QTS. (8.99 L)

Differential Gear Oil (S)1.50 QTS. (1.41 L)

Engine Oil (S)9.00 QTS. (8.51 L) — MOBIL1. API - SAE 0W-40, 5W-40, 5W-50 Above -13Deg.F (-25Deg.C), SAE 0W-40 Below -13Deg.F (-25Deg.C)

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2006

2006Open 2006 manual

Engine Coolant (Base,Turbo)Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 3.4 - 4.8 U.S. gals, depending on equipment level. Manufacturer's approved fluid only.

Air Cond Compressor Oil7.00 OZS. (0.2 L) — PAG 46

Air Cond Refrigerant1.54 LBS. (0.69 KG) — R-134a

Automatic Transmission Fluid10.60 QTS. (10.03 L)

Brake Fluid1.00 QTS. (0.94 L) — Original PORSCHE Brake Fluid

Differential Gear Oil (Base,Turbo)1.20 QTS. (1.13 L)

Differential Gear Oil1.10 QTS. (1.04 L)

Engine Oil (Base,Turbo)6.70 QTS. (6.34 L) — MOBIL1. API - SAE 0W-40, 5W-40, 5W-50 Above -13Deg.F (-25Deg.C), SAE 0W-40 Below -13Deg.F (-25Deg.C)

Fuel Tank26.40 GALS. (99.93 L)

Manual Transmission Fluid1.90 QTS. (1.79 L)

Power Steering Fluid1.60 QTS. (1.51 L) — Hydraulic Fluid (Pentosin CHF 11 S)

Transfer Case Fluid0.90 QTS. (0.85 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid7.90 QTS. (7.47 L) — Use a winter cleaner or summer cleaner depending on the season

Engine Coolant (S,Turbo S)Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 4.8 - 5.5 U.S. gals, depending on equipment level. Manufacturer's approved fluid only.

Differential Gear Oil (S,Turbo S)1.50 QTS. (1.41 L)

Engine Oil (S,Turbo S)9.00 QTS. (8.51 L) — MOBIL1. API - SAE 0W-40, 5W-40, 5W-50 Above -13Deg.F (-25Deg.C), SAE 0W-40 Below -13Deg.F (-25Deg.C)

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2005

2005Open 2005 manual

Engine Coolant (Base,Turbo)4.50 GALS. (17.03 L) Note: Manufacturer's approved fluid only.

Air Cond Compressor Oil7.00 OZS. (0.2 L) — PAG 46

Air Cond Refrigerant1.54 LBS. (0.69 KG) — R-134a

Automatic Transmission Fluid10.60 QTS. (10.03 L)

Brake Fluid1.00 QTS. (0.94 L) — Original PORSCHE Brake Fluid

Differential Gear Oil (Base,Turbo)1.20 QTS. (1.13 L)

Differential Gear Oil1.10 QTS. (1.04 L)

Engine Oil6.70 QTS. (6.34 L) — MOBIL1. API - SAE 0W-40, 5W-40, 5W-50 Above -13Deg.F (-25Deg.C), SAE 0W-40 Below -13Deg.F (-25Deg.C)

Fuel Tank26.40 GALS. (99.93 L)

Manual Transmission Fluid1.90 QTS. (1.79 L)

Power Steering Fluid1.60 QTS. (1.51 L) — Hydraulic Fluid (Pentosin CHF 11 S)

Transfer Case Fluid0.90 QTS. (0.85 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid7.90 QTS. (7.47 L) — Use a winter cleaner or summer cleaner depending on the season

Engine Coolant (S)5.20 GALS. (19.68 L) Note: Manufacturer's approved fluid only.

Differential Gear Oil (S)1.50 QTS. (1.41 L)

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2004

2004Open 2004 manual

Engine Coolant (S)2.40 GALS. (9.08 L) Note: Manufacturer's approved fluid only.

Air Cond Compressor Oil7.00 OZS. (0.2 L) — PAG 46

Air Cond Refrigerant1.54 LBS. (0.69 KG) — R-134a

Automatic Transmission Fluid9.50 QTS. (8.99 L)

Brake Fluid1.00 QTS. (0.94 L) — Original PORSCHE Brake Fluid

Differential Gear Oil1.10 QTS. (1.04 L)

Engine Oil (S,Turbo)9.00 QTS. (8.51 L) — MOBIL1. API - SAE 0W-40, 5W-40, 5W-50 Above -13Deg.F (-25Deg.C), SAE 0W-40 Below -13Deg.F (-25Deg.C)

Fuel Tank26.40 GALS. (99.93 L)

Power Steering Fluid1.60 QTS. (1.51 L) — Hydraulic Fluid (Pentosin CHF 11 S)

Transfer Case Fluid0.90 QTS. (0.85 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid7.90 QTS. (7.47 L) — Use a winter cleaner or summer cleaner depending on the season

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Engine Coolant (S)2.40 GALS. (9.08 L) Note: Manufacturer's approved fluid only.

Air Cond Compressor Oil7.00 OZS. (0.2 L) — PAG 46

Air Cond Refrigerant1.54 LBS. (0.69 KG) — R-134a

Brake Fluid1.00 QTS. (0.94 L) — Original PORSCHE Brake Fluid

Differential Gear Oil1.10 QTS. (1.04 L)

Engine Oil9.00 QTS. (8.51 L) — MOBIL1. API - SAE 0W-40, 5W-40, 5W-50 Above -13Deg.F (-25Deg.C), SAE 0W-40 Below -13Deg.F (-25Deg.C)

Fuel Tank26.40 GALS. (99.93 L)

Power Steering Fluid1.60 QTS. (1.51 L) — Hydraulic Fluid (Pentosin CHF 11 S)

Windshield Washer Fluid7.90 QTS. (7.47 L) — Use a winter cleaner or summer cleaner depending on the season

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Without it, you trap air in the heater core and get intermittent heat.

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Distilled Water

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Bleeds air from the heater core automatically
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Check the freeze and boil protection level.

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Cleanup gear for coolant drips and burps.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What coolant does the Porsche Cayenne use?: 2018 Porsche Cayenne requires — Glysanti G40 or alternatively antifreeze in accordance with G12++/VW TL 7744-G per the factory manual.
Where is this data from?: Extracted directly from the LEMON factory service manual archive. Sources are cited per generation.
What coolant type does a Porsche Cayenne use?: 2018 Porsche Cayenne coolant: — Glysanti G40 or alternatively antifreeze in accordance with G12++/VW TL 7744-G.
Can I use universal coolant in a Porsche Cayenne?: Factory manuals specify exact coolant chemistry for the Porsche Cayenne. Using the wrong coolant type can cause corrosion, overheating, or gasket damage. Always match the OEM specification exactly — do not mix incompatible coolant types.

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Published by AllOEMManuals, founded by Lyndon Bedford, an automotive technician with 20 years of experience. He owned and operated a mechanic shop in Hurst, Texas from 2014 to 2022 and continues hands-on repair work.

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Last updated: 2026-10-29

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