[caglenator]

Here are the oils that meet the C - 30 spec for the 2.9 L TT engine

Those are specs that Porsche published in 2020. Newer specs have been published since then (most recently in July 2022), both for older and newer 2.9L engines. It's always best to follow the steps at the top of the thread below to determine which oils are currently approved for your MY Macan.

Porsche Recommended Oils

AFAIK, in good faith, this is how I determine if the oil to buy is recommended by Porsche Go to Recalls | NHTSA. Click on the Vehicle Tab and enter your vehicle, like 2018 Porsche Macan A new screen comes up with all the models available. Follow the row of your trim level to the column...

www.macanforum.com

 

[Jim Clement - Calgary]

This should be checked each time you change your oil. For example, since my 2021 GTS came out, many oils have been added, and oils like Mobil 1 ESP 0W-30 and Motul 8100 X-Clean+ 5W-30 have been dropped

Why do you think / How do you know that the Mobil 1 Esp 0-30 has been dropped ??
I cannot see that ? for the 2022 - 2.9 L TT engine ?

 

[caglenator]

Why do you think / How do you know that the Mobil 1 Esp 0-30 has been dropped ??
I cannot see that ? for the 2022 - 2.9 L TT engine ?

Mobil 1 didn't pay Porsche to keep it on the list, would be my guess, but I'm probably being cynical. On the Mobil 1 site, they are still selling with a note that it meets the C30 spec.

 

[Pretorien]

It would be nice to know what the functional impact of these newer standards is. If it is a two places to the right of the decimal point improvement in fuel mileage or emissions, I don't give a rat's patoot. If asked to pay $40+/qt for oil, I need something more than "Porsche says." (or even if the Audi models with, in my case, the same 4Cly engine, are target of the same reccomendation)

 

[grim]

It would be nice to know what the functional impact of these newer standards is. If it is a two places to the right of the decimal point improvement in fuel mileage or emissions, I don't give a rat's patoot. If asked to pay $40+/qt for oil, I need something more than "Porsche says." (or even if the Audi models with, in my case, the same 4Cly engine, are target of the same reccomendation)

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How much to replace two particulate filters?

 

[Pretorien]

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How much to replace two particulate filters?

In the case of my 2018 SE, Zero.

 

[Les Fender]

I am seeing so much conflicting information online. I know that Mobil 1 is Porsche's recommended brand, but can someone here definitively tell me the correct weight motor oil for a 2023 base Macan, 2.0 liter engine? And how many quarts. I don't yet have the vehicle, and I know that the first oil change is on Porsche. I'm just curious.

 

[VAGfan]

From 2019 onwards, the 2.0 engine requires 0W-20, Porsche C20 or VW 508 requirements.

Also, from 2019 onward, the 2.0 engine oil capacity is slightly higher than prior years, it now requires 5.2 Litres, or 5.49 Quarts.

0W-20 Oils that meet VW/Audi 508, and Porsche C20:

Castrol Edge Professional LL IV FE 0W-20​

Fuchs Titan GT1 Long Life IV SAE 0W-20​

Liqui Moly TOP TEC 6200 SAE 0W-20​

Mobil-1 ESP X2 0W-20​

Motul SPECIFIC 508 00 509 00 0W-20​

Ravenol VSE 0W-20​

Total QUARTZ INEO XTRA LONG LIFE 0W-20​

VW/Audi G 052 577 M2​

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One-time-use drain plug​

Porsche 958 103 801 00 $13​

VW/Audi 06L 103 801 D $2.33​

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Oil filter for the 2.0 4-cylinder engine
Porsche 958 115 562 01 $29
VW/Audi 06L 115 562B $16
Hengst E358H D246 $8-$12
Mann HU6013 $8-$12
Mahle 0X1217 $8-$12

The Porsche and VW/Audi filter are identical, made by Mahle (0X1217) and Mann (HU6013), except for the box and the price.

 

[Les Fender]

From 2019 onwards, the 2.0 engine requires 0W-20, Porsche C20 or VW 508 requirements.

Also, from 2019 onward, the 2.0 engine oil capacity is slightly higher than prior years, it now requires 5 Litres, or 5.28 Quarts.

0W-20 Oils that meet VW/Audi 508, and Porsche C20:

Castrol Edge Professional LL IV FE 0W-20​

Fuchs Titan GT1 Long Life IV SAE 0W-20​

Liqui Moly TOP TEC 6200 SAE 0W-20​

Mobil-1 ESP X2 0W-20​

Motul SPECIFIC 508 00 509 00 0W-20​

Ravenol VSE 0W-20​

Total QUARTZ INEO XTRA LONG LIFE 0W-20​

VW/Audi G 052 577 M2​

Thank you VAGfan, for your superbly detailed answer!

 

[sevarino]

OK reading through this thread, I used the NHSTA site and confirmed the 2.9L six in a 2023 Macan would use C-30 spec oil, which for Mobil 1 is now only available as 5W-30. So what does the statement "From MY2021, only vehicles with 0W-...oils may be used for all vehicles" mean? Does that mean from MY2021 only 0W-xx oils are to be used, which would exclude current Mobil 1 offerings. I am getting a GTS early March, and after this will be chagining oil after about 1250 miles.

 

[Pretorien]

It would be interesting to know if the change in viscosity spec from "5-" to "0-" reflects a change in manufacturing tolerances, materials, design etc. or it is just another "find one more 0.001 MPG:" tweak.
(From someone who remembers prepping an XK120 with 14 qts 0f 40 weight Castrol R for SCCA racing)

 

[lyricgskills]

OK reading through this thread, I used the NHSTA site and confirmed the 2.9L six in a 2023 Macan would use C-30 spec oil, which for Mobil 1 is now only available as 5W-30. So what does the statement "From MY2021, only vehicles with 0W-...oils may be used for all vehicles" mean? Does that mean from MY2021 only 0W-xx oils are to be used, which would exclude current Mobil 1 offerings. I am getting a GTS early March, and after this will be chagining oil after about 1250 miles.

Do you have the NHTSA link for 2023? I couldn’t find an Oil one for the 2023 Porsche Macan GTS.

On the link for the 2022 GTS it designated C30 or 0w-30 which is a Mobil 1 Euro Formula 0w-30.

 

[sevarino]

Do you have the NHTSA link for 2023? I couldn’t find an Oil one for the 2023 Porsche Macan GTS.

On the link for the 2022 GTS it designated C30 or 0w-30 which is a Mobil 1 Euro Formula 0w-30.

The latest I have is from 12/22. Nw for the life of me I can't find it! But are you saying the Mobil ESP 0-30W is O even if it doesn't;t say it meets C30 spec (which I suspect is true).
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[lyricgskills]

Here is the spec sheet from Mobil 1. It is C30:

 

[sevarino]

Here is the spec sheet from Mobil 1. It is C30:
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Thanks this answers my questions - I plan to use the ESP 0W-30.

 

[Capital AL]

Will be doing the first oil change in my '23 S and noticed there are not many options when it comes to Porsche C30 oil as called for by the manual. The 3 that I am currently trying to decide between are Mobil 1 European Car Formula 0w-30, LiquiMolly top tech 0W-30, or Pennzoil Platinum Euro LX 0W-30. Curious if anyone has good experience with any of these oils.

 

[David45]

Will be doing the first oil change in my '23 S and noticed there are not many options when it comes to Porsche C30 oil as called for by the manual. The 3 that I am currently trying to decide between are Mobil 1 European Car Formula 0w-30, LiquiMolly top tech 0W-30, or Pennzoil Platinum Euro LX 0W-30. Curious if anyone has good experience with any of these oils.

This is the sticker under the hood of my ‘23 S. Good enough for me.

 

[bborland10]

The price of a quart at the Porsche dealer vs a quart at the VW dealer is like night and day....for the same exact oil. I buy mine from the VW dealer.

 

[Les Fender]

The price of a quart at the Porsche dealer vs a quart at the VW dealer is like night and day....for the same exact oil. I buy mine from the VW dealer.

I was in Walmart the other day. They had European Formula Mobil 1 on the shelf which was labeled as meeting the specs of Porsche C30 and VW 502 00/505 00 - $29.95 for a five-quart jug.

 

[omniphil]

What if you don't have the particulate filters? Do you still use the C spec oil?
It seems like from what I've been reading the C spec oil reduces the friction modifiers so as not to hurt the particulate filters, but in the US we don't have those filters so wouldn't you want to use the oil with more friction modifiers? (The older A spec oil)