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Porsche Cayenne Turbo Coolant Type

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

Last updated: 2026-10-28 • Reading time: 8 min • By AllOEMManuals Editorial Team

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

GenerationYearsTop spec
20182018— Glysanti G40 or alternatively antifreeze in accordance with G12++/VW TL 7744-G
20112011Note: Between approximately 19.02 - 22.19 qts. depending on equipment. Use only fluids and fuels authorized by Porsche.
20082008Note: Fluid Capacity is between 4.75 - 5.5 U.S. gals, depending on equipment. Manufacturer's approved fluid only.

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

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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 (Turbocharger,4.8L Eng)10.04 QTS. (9.5 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)
Windshield Washer Fluid7.93 QTS. (7.5 L)
Engine Coolant (S,Turbo)Note: Between approximately 19.02 - 22.19 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 (Turbo)14.27 QTS. (13.5 L)
Brake Fluid1.08 QTS. (1.02 L) — Original PORSCHE Brake Fluid
Differential Gear Oil0.53 QTS. (0.5 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).
Fuel Tank (Turbo)26.42 GALS. (100.01 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 (Turbo)Note: Fluid Capacity is between 4.75 - 5.5 U.S. gals, depending on equipment. 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 (Turbo)9.00 QTS. (8.51 L)
Brake Fluid1.00 QTS. (0.94 L) — Original PORSCHE Brake Fluid
Differential Gear Oil1.10 QTS. (1.04 L)
Differential Gear Oil (Turbo)1.40 QTS. (1.32 L)
Engine Oil (Turbo)9.50 QTS. (8.99 L) — MOBIL1. API - SAE 0W-40, 5W-40, 5W-50 Above -13Deg.F (-25Deg.C), SAE 0W-40 Below -13Deg.F (-25Deg.C)
Power Steering Fluid1.60 QTS. (1.51 L) — Hydraulic Fluid (Pentosin CHF 11 S)
Transfer Case Fluid (Turbo)0.80 QTS. (0.75 L)
Windshield Washer Fluid7.90 QTS. (7.47 L) — Use a winter cleaner or summer cleaner depending on the season
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)
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 (Turbo)2.60 GALS. (9.84 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
Engine Coolant (Turbo)2.60 GALS. (9.84 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What coolant does the Porsche Cayenne Turbo use?
2018 Porsche Cayenne Turbo 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 Turbo use?
2018 Porsche Cayenne Turbo coolant: — Glysanti G40 or alternatively antifreeze in accordance with G12++/VW TL 7744-G.
Can I use universal coolant in a Porsche Cayenne Turbo?
Factory manuals specify exact coolant chemistry for the Porsche Cayenne Turbo. 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: 2026-10-28

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