Checked oil specs by engine

2006 Porsche Cayenne oil capacity, type & filter

The 2006 Porsche Cayenne takes 6.7 qt of 5W-30 (3.2L V6) and 9.2 qt of 0W-40 (4.5L V8 Turbo). Select your engine below before buying.

2006 Porsche Cayenne oil specs by engine
Engine Capacity Oil Type Filter
3.2L V6 6.7 qt 5W-30 PRO-TEC PXL51212
4.5L V8 Turbo 9.2 qt 0W-40 ECOGARD X5316

Match one of 2 checked engine options before buying oil or a filter.

3.2L V6
Capacity 6.7 qt i Based on 1 checked source: Pennzoil OATS. Additional cross-check is still pending: a second checked capacity source and capacity condition (service fill / with filter vs dry fill). Use it as a reference, then confirm the service-fill / with-filter amount before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
Oil type 5W-30 i Based on 1 checked source: AMSOIL Lookup. Additional cross-check is still pending: a second checked oil-type source and agreement across all checked oil-type sources. Use it as a reference, then confirm the viscosity grade for this engine before checkout. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout.
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
PRO-TEC Shown first PXL51212 Search PXL51212 Purolator L25545 Search L25545

PRO-TEC PXL51212 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

4.5L V8 Turbo
Capacity 9.2 qt i Capacity condition is not listed in the checked data, so confirm whether the service-fill amount includes a new filter before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment Verified fit Buy at least 10 qt total; listed capacity is 9.2 qt.
Oil type 0W-40 OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout. Verified fit
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
ECOGARD Shown first X5316 Search X5316 Purolator L25316 Search L25316

ECOGARD X5316 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

4 sources checked Last checked: 2026-06-26 How we verify →

Full synthetic options for 5W-30

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Full synthetic options for 0W-40

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2006 Porsche Cayenne oil specs: capacity conditions and filter notes

Which engine applies?

Check the door jamb sticker, owner's manual, or displacement badge on the engine cover. Match it to the engine options listed above before buying oil or a filter.

Filter part numbers

All listed filter part numbers are compatible alternatives for your vehicle. Choose any one brand, then confirm the exact part number at checkout.

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Source coverage for the 2006 Porsche Cayenne

Capacity sources

Supported by Pennzoil OATS and AMSOIL Lookup.

Oil type sources

Supported by Pennzoil OATS and AMSOIL Lookup.

Filter sources

Supported by Purolator Part Finder and RockAuto.

Source coverage

4 checked source rows for the 2006 Porsche Cayenne.

Before ordering for this 2006 Porsche Cayenne

Checkout verification checklist
3.2L V6 Buy →
Capacity
6.7 qt
Oil type
5W-30
Filter
PRO-TEC PXL51212
4.5L V8 Turbo Verified fit Buy →
Capacity
9.2 qt
Oil type
0W-40
Filter
ECOGARD X5316

Source check: Last checked 2026-06-26 from AMSOIL Lookup, Pennzoil OATS, RockAuto, and Purolator Part Finder.

Porsche Cayenne oil specs by year

This table includes checked Porsche Cayenne model years available in our database.

Year Capacity Oil type Filter
2025 Unverified (multiple engines) 0W-20 AMSOIL 51458254
2024 Unverified (multiple engines) 0W-20 AMSOIL 51457834
2023 8 qt (multiple engines) 0W-30 Purolator PL21507
2022 8.2 qt (multiple engines) 0W-30 Purolator PL21507
2021 8.2 qt (multiple engines) 0W-30 Purolator PL21507
2020 8 qt (multiple engines) 0W-30 Purolator PL21507
2019 8.2 qt (multiple engines) 0W-30 Purolator PL21507
2018 7.1 qt (multiple engines) 0W-30 WIX 51032
2017 7.2 qt (multiple engines) 0W-30 WIX 51032
2016 7.2 qt (multiple engines) 0W-30 WIX 51032
2015 7.2 qt (multiple engines) 0W-30 WIX 51032
2014 9 qt (multiple engines) 0W-40 84204
2013 7.2 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 WIX 51032
2012 7.1 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 WIX 51032
2011 6.9 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 WIX 51032
2010 7.3 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 PRO-TEC PXL51212
2009 7.3 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 PRO-TEC PXL51212
2008 7.3 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 Purolator L25545
2006 Current page 6.7 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 PRO-TEC PXL51212
2005 6.7 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 Purolator L25545

How we verified 2006 Porsche Cayenne oil data

How we verify fitment

Checked fitment data. Last checked: 2026-06-26.

This page checked 4 sources for the 2006 Porsche Cayenne. The table lists which checked source contributed capacity, oil type, or filter evidence.

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Confidence
Cross-check pending i Some oil fields are based on checked source data but still need stronger cross-check evidence. Review area: 3.2L V6 capacity and 3.2L V6 oil type. Use the listed values as references and confirm the exact engine before ordering or adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
Sources checked
4
Last checked
2026-06-26
Field-level source support
  • Capacity: Pennzoil OATS and AMSOIL Lookup
  • Oil type: Pennzoil OATS and AMSOIL Lookup
  • Filter: Purolator Part Finder and RockAuto
Source Supports Checked Link
AMSOIL Lookup Oil type, Capacity 2026-06-26 Visit brand site
Pennzoil OATS Capacity, Oil type 2026-06-26 Visit brand site
RockAuto Filter 2026-06-26 Checked source
Purolator Part Finder Filter 2026-06-26 Visit brand site

2006 Porsche Cayenne maintenance checklist

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