Very Concerned

[MannysTurbo]

I have an 01' 996 TT, as of about a month ago my oil level was 1 bar below completley full. I just stopped at a local store and after getting back in the car and turning it on, I saw Check Engine Oil level on the screen so I ran a check and I now have only 1 bar of oil shown. I have been parking the car in my driveway, and would have surely saw oil on the driveway had the car leaked that much. What could've caused this? About 5 minutes before stopping at the store I was trying to pull out of 1st gear very quickly (it was raining outside), could i have caused some kind of engine damage from doing that? Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Manny

[1999Porsche911]

Let the car sit for at least 20 minutes before testing the oil level. I think your find it hasn't changed.

[D_Man]

I have noticed that the Stick level when compared to the Gauge on the instrument cluster, the stick will read exactly full but the Gauge may be off 1 or two marks low. This depends on if the car is completely cold. I guess there is a certain amount of oil that is on the walls and passage ways of the engine that doesn't drain all the way back in the two minute count down. For me on My 1999 I always (Eng. Off) 1. Check the Oil stick. 2. If checking by gauge, readings are more accurate when the car is Cold and on level ground.

D_Man

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[MannysTurbo]

Thanks for the help guys. I took it to a Porsche dealership and they told me that I was 1 & 3/4 quarts low on oil...I wasnt aware as to how sensitive the oil reading was...I do appreciate the help and quick response though!

Thanks,

Manny

[ar38070]

Thanks for the help guys. I took it to a Porsche dealership and they told me that I was 1 & 3/4 quarts low on oil...I wasnt aware as to how sensitive the oil reading was...I do appreciate the help and quick response though!

Thanks,

Manny

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TT's, GT3's and GT2's measure oil differently than boxster's or regular 996's. You have to measure them hot and with the motor running. I do not know if it is because they are dry sump motors or if it is because that is just the way that Porsche decided to measure it.

Depending on break in, driving style and individual motor tolerances, your car may or may not burn oil. Most people have to add some oil between complete oil changes. Depending on how often you drive the car you should be checking the oil level occasionaly. Probably evey 500 miles or so and topping off the oil as neededl.

Each bar on the electronic gauge is 1/4 of a quart, so from the top to the bottom of the gauge is about 1.5 quarts.

[dvdude]

TT's, GT3's and GT2's measure oil differently than boxster's or regular 996's.  You have to measure them hot and with the motor running.  I do not know if it is because they are dry sump motors or if it is because that is just the way that Porsche decided to measure it.

Depending on break in, driving style and individual motor tolerances,  your car may or may not burn oil.  Most people have to add some oil between complete oil changes.  Depending on how often you drive the car you should be checking the oil level occasionaly.  Probably evey 500 miles or so and topping off the oil as neededl.

Each bar on the electronic gauge is 1/4 of a quart, so from the top to the bottom of the gauge is about 1.5 quarts.

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