Best oil for macan turbo 2016? Simple guide for car owners!

Okay, so, I’ve got this 2016 Macan Turbo, and it was time for an oil change. I figured, why not do it myself? Save some cash and get my hands dirty, you know?

First things first, I needed to figure out what kind of oil this thing takes. I did a little digging around, and it turns out that this baby needs Porsche A40 spec oil. Specifically for my Macan, I saw that Mobil 1 ESP Formula 5W-30 was recommended a lot. I read somewhere that Porsche actually uses Mobil 1 at the factory, so that seemed like a safe bet.

Then came the fun part – getting the old oil out. I made sure the engine was a little warm, not hot, just to help the oil flow better. Got my tools together, slid under the car, and found the drain plug. Popped that sucker out, and whoosh, out came the old, dark oil.

• Warmed up the engine.
• Located the drain plug.
• Removed the drain plug and drained the old oil.

While the oil was draining, I went ahead and swapped out the oil filter. It was a bit tricky to get to, but nothing too crazy. Unscrewed the old one, put a little fresh oil on the gasket of the new filter, and screwed it in. Easy peasy.

Once all the old oil was out, I put the drain plug back in, making sure to torque it to the right spec. Don’t want any leaks! Then, I popped the hood and started pouring in the new Mobil 1. My Macan Turbo takes about 8.5 liters, so I poured in about 8 liters first and then checked the dipstick.

Topping Off and Finishing Up

Slowly added more oil, checking the dipstick every now and then, until it was right at the full mark. I started the engine, let it run for a few minutes, and then checked the oil level again. Still good.

And that’s it! Oil change done. Honestly, it wasn’t as hard as I thought it would be. Saved some money, learned a bit more about my car, and got that satisfying feeling of doing it myself.