Oil and filter change
About 20,000 km or 2 years
20 000 km
24 months
Porsche A40 approved oil (C30 depending on engine). Shorter intervals for track use.
Source [1]996 · 2001–2005
Porsche 911 Carrera 3.6 996 · 320 hp (2001 to 2005)
The Porsche 911 Carrera 3.6 of the 996 generation uses the M96 3.6 flat-6 petrol engine with 320 hp.
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Identify the car and prepare its maintenanceTechnical specifications
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 320 PS / 235 kW
- Displacement
- 3 596 cm³
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine code
- M96 3.6 flat-6
- Period covered
- 2001–2005
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- Manual · 6 speeds
- Automatic · 5 speeds
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet
This version
320 hp (235 kW), rear-wheel drive, 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic. Built from 2001 to 2005.
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In the range
It sits between the Carrera 3.4 (300 hp) and the GT3 (381 hp).
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Maintenance and records
Brake fluid
Every 24 months
24 months
Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.
Source [1]Questions about this version (2)
Which engine is in the Porsche 911 Carrera 3.6 996?
The M96 3.6 flat-6 petrol engine (3 596 cc), 320 hp (235 kW).
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Which oil for the Porsche 911 Carrera 3.6?
A Porsche A40 / C30-approved oil suited to the M96 3.6 flat-6 engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
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