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]997 · 2008–2012
Porsche 911 Carrera 4S 997 · 385 hp (2008 to 2012)
The Porsche 911 Carrera 4S of the 997 generation uses the MA1 3.8 DFI petrol engine with 385 hp.
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Identify the car and prepare its maintenanceTechnical specifications
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 385 PS / 283 kW
- Displacement
- 3 800 cm³
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine code
- MA1 3.8 DFI
- Period covered
- 2008–2012
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- Manual · 6 speeds
- Automatic · 7 speeds
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet
This version
385 hp (283 kW), all-wheel drive, 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic. Built from 2008 to 2012.
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In the range
It sits between the Carrera S (355 hp) and the GT3 (435 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 4S 997?
The MA1 3.8 DFI petrol engine (3 800 cc), 385 hp (283 kW).
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Which oil for the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S?
A Porsche A40 / C30-approved oil suited to the MA1 3.8 DFI engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
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