1997-2005

Chassis

• Type: 996

Engine 3.6L 6-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended Oil viscosity: 0W-40

• Recommended Engine Oil: API

• Drain Plug Torque: 37FT-LBS

• Oil capacity: 8.8 qt

Spark Plug Gap

• 3.6L 6-Cylinder: 0.032''

Engine 3.8L 6-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended Oil viscosity: 0W-40

• Recommended Engine Oil: API

• Drain Plug Torque: 37FT-LBS

• Oil capacity: 9.0 qt

Spark Plug Gap

• 3.8L 6-Cylinder: 0.032''

Fuel

• Capacity: 

  • 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S: approx. 16.9 U.S.gallons (64 liters)

  • 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S: approx. 17.7 U.S.gallons (67 liters)

Coolant

• Capacity: approx. 8.45 U.S.gallons (32 liters

Manual transmission and differential

• Capacity: approx. 3.1 quarts (2.9 liters transmission oil)

Tiptronic S

• Capacity: approx. 9.5 quarts (9.0 liters)

Differential for Tiptronic S

• Capacity: approx. 1.3 quarts (1.2 liter)

Power steering

• Type: Hydraulic fluid Pentosin CHF 11 S®or Pentosin CHF 202®

• Capacity: approx. 1.35 quarts (1.27 liter)

Brake fluid

• Type: Use only Original Porsche brake fluid.

• Capacity: 0.48 quarts (0.45 liters) 

Windshield washer

• Capacity: 

  • without headlight washer: approx. 2.6 quarts (2.5 liters)

  • with headlight washer: approx. 6.3 quarts (6.0 liters)

Powertrain

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Engine

•     3.4 L–3.6 L naturally aspirated/twin-turbocharged flat-6

Transmission

• 5-speed ZF 5HP19 automatic

• 5-speed Mercedes-Benz 5G-Tronic automatic

• 6-speed Getrag G96/00 manual

Fuel Consumption

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References

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1. 2005 Porsche 911 Owners Manual 

2. 2005 Porsche 911 - Class Wikipedia.org

3. US Department of Energy - FuelEconomy.gov

4. NHTSA | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration -  NHTNHTSA