Porsche Panamera Oil Type & Capacity
The Porsche Panamera takes 0W-40 engine oil, about 7.9 qt with a filter change, on 2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2025 models use 0W-20 (7.6 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0W-40 | 7.9 qt |
| 2025 | 0W-20 | 7.6 qt |
| 2024 | 0W-40 | 7.6 qt |
| 2023 | 0W-40 | 7.9 qt |
| 2021-2022 | 0W-40 | 7.6 qt |
| 2020 | 0W-20 | 7.6 qt |
| 2019 | 0W-40 | 7.9 qt |
| 2016-2018 | 0W-20 / 0W-40 / 5W-30 | 7.6-10 qt |
| 2009-2015 | 0W-40 / 5W-30 | 7.1-9.5 qt |
Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources.
Every Panamera year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Porsche Panamera take?
The Porsche Panamera takes 0W-40 engine oil, about 7.9 qt with a filter change, on 2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2025 models use 0W-20 (7.6 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Porsche Panamera take?
About 7.9 qt with a filter change on 2026 models, and 7.6 qt on 2025 models. Capacity varies by engine, so check your exact year for the per-engine figure - and finish on the dipstick rather than pouring in the full amount.
Does the oil type change by year on the Porsche Panamera?
Yes. We record 9 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2026: 0W-40; 2025: 0W-20; 2024: 0W-40. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.