Boxster Oil Change - Quantity of oil

[Doppelganger]

I just did an oil change on my 2001 Porsche Boxster S and I put 5 quarts of oil in, as recommended. I turned the key, and the oil level didn't register, either on the dipstick or the electronic oil level indicator in the cluster of gauges. I then read the porsche manual that came w/ my car, and it says to add 9.3 quarts !!! when doing an oil and filter change. So needless to say, I added another 4 quarts, and now the level is fine. Why the LARGE discrepancy in engine oil levels? Anyone else encounter this? Thanks. -Jon

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[Wayne 962]

The article says to add 5 quarts of oil, and then keep adding in 1/2 quart increments. Sorry if this is not clear - you're actually not the first person to comment on this. I will change the text to be super-clear.

- Wayne