DIY Oil Change: How Much Oil Porsche Macan Turbo 2016? Lets Find Out!

Okay, so, I wanted to change the oil in my 2016 Porsche Macan Turbo the other day. I figured I’d document the whole thing because, why not? Might help someone else out there. Plus, I like to feel like I’m doing something useful with my time, you know?

First off, I got all my stuff together. You’re gonna need 8 liters of oil for this car, which is like 8.5 quarts. I learned this from some random forum online – thanks, internet! I also grabbed an 8mm hex wrench for the oil drain plug. Oh, and of course, a new oil filter. I saw some maintenance kits online, but I just picked up the stuff I needed separately. No biggie.

I drove my Macan up on some ramps to give myself some room to work underneath. Safety first, right? Although, I gotta admit, I was a little nervous. Cars are heavy! Anyway, I found the oil drain plug and got my wrench on it. Turned it counterclockwise, and boom – out came the old oil. It was pretty dark, so I’m glad I was doing this.

• Get the Car Ready: Drive it up on ramps.
• Gather Supplies: 8 liters of oil, 8mm hex wrench, new oil filter.
• Drain the Old Oil: Find the plug, use the wrench, and let it flow into a pan.

While the oil was draining, I started looking around for the oil filter. It wasn’t too hard to find, thankfully. I used an oil filter wrench to loosen it up and then unscrewed it by hand. A bit of oil spilled out, so I made sure to have some rags handy. I put the new filter in, making sure to lube up the gasket with some fresh oil first. Screwed it on tight, but not too tight – don’t want to strip anything.

Once all the old oil was out, I put the drain plug back in. Tightened it up with the hex wrench, again being careful not to overdo it. Then, I moved to the top of the engine and started pouring in the new oil. I used a funnel to avoid making a mess. Poured in about 7.5 liters, then checked the dipstick. I like to add it slowly and keep checking, just to be safe. Better than overfilling, right?

Putting it All Back Together

After I got the oil level right, I put the oil cap back on and started the engine. Let it run for a few minutes, then turned it off and checked the oil level again. It was still good, so I called it a success! I also checked for any leaks under the car, but everything looked dry. I reset the oil change indicator light on the dashboard too. You can find instructions for that online.

So, yeah, that’s how I changed the oil on my 2016 Macan Turbo. It wasn’t too bad, actually. Saved some money doing it myself, and I got the satisfaction of knowing it was done right. If you’re thinking about doing it yourself, just make sure you have the right tools and follow the steps. And maybe watch a couple of YouTube videos beforehand – that always helps me.

Honestly, it feels good to do some work on your own car. And the Macan is running great now. I’ll probably do this again when the time comes. Maybe I’ll even make a video next time, who knows? Anyway, hope this little write-up helps someone out there. Happy wrenching!