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Maintenance and Car Care
Checking the coolant level and
adding coolant
The coolant provides year-round protection from
corrosion and freezing down to –35 °C
(Nordic countries –40 °C).
Observe the following points:
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Use only antifreeze authorised by Porsche.
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Check the coolant level regularly.
When the
engine is cold
and the car is level, the
coolant level must be between the minimum and
maximum marks.
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For further important information on “service
topics”: Please observe the chapter “NOTES
ON MAINTENANCE” on Page 261.
The expansion tank for the coolant is located in
the engine compartment under the engine
compartment cover.
Checking when engine is cold
1. Remove cover.
2. Open cap of the expansion tank carefully and
allow any overpressure to escape.
Then unscrew cap completely.
3. Read the coolant level.
4. Top up with coolant if necessary.
Do not exceed the max. mark.
Only add a mixture of antifreeze and water in
equal parts.
Antifreeze share in coolant:
50 % provides antifreeze protection down to
–35 °C.
5. Screw the cap closed firmly and put on the
cover.
