Porsche Macan Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Porsche Macan takes 0W-20 or 0W-30 engine oil, about 5.5-7.9 qt with a filter change, on 2021-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2020 models use 0W-20 or 5W-30 (5.5-7.9 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2026 | 0W-20 / 0W-30 | 5.5-7.9 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 0W-30 |
| 2020 | 0W-20 / 5W-30 | 5.5-7.9 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2019 | 0W-20 | 5.5-7.9 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2017-2018 | 0W-40 / 5W-30 | 5-8.5 qt | Shop 0W-40Shop 5W-30 |
| 2015-2016 | 0W-40 | 8.5 qt | Shop 0W-40 |
Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources. Shop links go to Amazon, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Every Macan year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Porsche Macan take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Porsche Macan takes 0W-20 or 0W-30 engine oil, about 5.5-7.9 qt with a filter change, on 2021-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2020 models use 0W-20 or 5W-30 (5.5-7.9 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Porsche Macan take?
About 5.5-7.9 qt with a filter change on 2021-2026 models, and 5.5-7.9 qt on 2020 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 Macan?
Yes. We record 5 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2021-2026: 0W-20/0W-30; 2020: 0W-20/5W-30; 2019: 0W-20. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 12 of 12 model years is checked against a cited source, most often CarSpecFinder - Porsche Macan oil, AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Porsche Macan, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo (DMTD) and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Porsche Macan, 2.9L 6-cyl turbo (DGRB, DGRC). Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.