Checked oil specs by engine

2012 Porsche Panamera oil capacity, type & filter

Multiple engine options are listed for the 2012 Porsche Panamera. Select your engine below before buying oil or a filter.

2012 Porsche Panamera oil specs by engine
Engine Capacity Oil Type Filter
3.0L V6 WIX 51032
3.6L V6 9 qt 0W-40 Purolator L25691
4.8L V8 Turbo 9.5 qt 0W-40 Purolator L25691

Match one of 3 checked engine options before buying oil or a filter.

3.0L V6
Capacity Not confirmed Confirm the service-fill amount for this engine before adding oil.
Oil type Not confirmed Confirm the viscosity grade for this engine before checkout.
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
WIX Shown first 51032 Search 51032 WIX 51036 Search 51036 WIX 51040 Search 51040 WIX 51042 Search 51042 Purolator L45598 Search L45598 CHAMP / LUBER-FINER CF5598 Search CF5598

WIX 51032 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

Specs not yet confirmed for this engine. Search Amazon for 2012 Porsche Panamera 3.0L V6 oil →
3.6L V6
Capacity 9 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 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
Purolator Shown first L25691 Search L25691 PG5691 Search PG5691

Purolator L25691 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

4.8L V8 Turbo
Capacity 9.5 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 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
Purolator Shown first L25691 Search L25691 PG5691 Search PG5691

Purolator L25691 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

4 sources checked Last checked: 2026-06-24 How we verify →

Full synthetic options for 0W-40

Search paths only — confirm your OEM viscosity spec and quantity before checkout.

2012 Porsche Panamera 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.

Verify before checkout

Retailer fitment tools may use different data. Confirm oil capacity, viscosity, and filter part number before ordering.

Source coverage for the 2012 Porsche Panamera

Capacity sources

Supported by Pennzoil OATS and AMSOIL Lookup.

Oil type sources

Supported by Pennzoil OATS and AMSOIL Lookup.

Filter sources

Supported by RockAuto, Purolator Part Finder, and AMSOIL Lookup.

Source coverage

4 checked source rows for the 2012 Porsche Panamera.

Before ordering for this 2012 Porsche Panamera

Checkout verification checklist
3.0L V6 Buy →
Capacity
Unverified
Oil type
Unverified
Filter
WIX 51032
3.6L V6 Buy →
Capacity
9 qt
Oil type
0W-40
Filter
Purolator L25691
4.8L V8 Turbo Buy →
Capacity
9.5 qt
Oil type
0W-40
Filter
Purolator L25691

Source check: Last checked 2026-06-24 from AMSOIL Lookup, Pennzoil OATS, Purolator Part Finder, and RockAuto.

Porsche Panamera oil specs by year

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

Year Capacity Oil type Filter
2024 7.6 qt 0W-30 AMSOIL 51458061
2022 7.6 qt 0W-30 Purolator PL21507
2021 7.6 qt 0W-30 Purolator PL21507
2019 7.2 qt (multiple engines) 0W-30 Purolator PL21507
2018 7.2 qt (multiple engines) 0W-30 Purolator PL21507
2017 8.3 qt (multiple engines) 0W-30 Purolator PL21507
2016 7.1 qt (multiple engines) 0W-40 WIX 51032
2015 7.1 qt (multiple engines) 0W-40 WIX 51032
2014 7.1 qt (multiple engines) 0W-40 WIX 51032
2013 7.1 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 WIX 51032
2012 Current page 7.1 qt (multiple engines) 0W-40 WIX 51032
2011 9 qt (multiple engines) 0W-40 Purolator L25691
2010 9.5 qt 0W-40 PG5691

How we verified 2012 Porsche Panamera oil data

How we verify fitment

Checked fitment data. Last checked: 2026-06-24.

This page checked 4 sources for the 2012 Porsche Panamera. The table lists which checked source contributed capacity, oil type, or filter evidence.

We checked leading oil brands and aftermarket filter catalogs so you don't have to.

Confidence
Cross-check pending i Some oil fields are based on checked source data but still need stronger cross-check evidence. Review area: 3.6L V6 capacity and 4.8L V8 Turbo capacity. 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
2026-06-24
Field-level source support
  • Capacity: Pennzoil OATS and AMSOIL Lookup
  • Oil type: Pennzoil OATS and AMSOIL Lookup
  • Filter: RockAuto, Purolator Part Finder, and AMSOIL Lookup
Source Supports Checked Link
AMSOIL Lookup Capacity, Oil type, Filter 2026-06-24 Visit brand site
Pennzoil OATS Capacity, Oil type 2026-06-24 Visit brand site
Purolator Part Finder Filter 2026-06-24 Visit brand site
RockAuto Filter 2026-06-24 Checked source

2012 Porsche Panamera oil FAQ

Which engine configuration applies to my vehicle?

Use the door jamb sticker, owner's manual, or engine cover badge to identify your engine, then match it to the engine options listed above.

Is the oil capacity measured with or without the filter?

Capacity condition matters. With filter includes a new filter. Service fill is the typical drain-and-fill amount. Dry fill is for a fresh empty engine only.

Why should I confirm before buying?

Retailer catalogs can update separately. Confirm the exact 2012 Porsche Panamera selector at checkout before you buy.

Do I also need to match the OEM oil approval?

Yes. Viscosity is only one part of the oil spec. Match the oil approval listed in your owner's manual or on the bottle before checkout.

How often should I change the oil on a 2012 Porsche Panamera?

Use the oil-life monitor or the interval in your owner's manual for this engine. Severe service can require a shorter interval.

Do I need a new drain plug gasket?

Replace it when your vehicle uses a serviceable gasket or crush washer. Confirm the gasket size and drain plug torque from the service manual or parts counter.

2012 Porsche Panamera maintenance checklist

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Where to buy

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