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Race Track Use - Checking Engine-Oil Level and Filling to Maximum Marking if Necessary
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Model Lines:
Cayenne (9YA)/Panamera (971)
Model Year:
As of 2017
Equipment:
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Subject:
Connecting-rod bearing
Situation:
At high engine speeds and with the high lateral acceleration forces that occur when driving on race
tracks, the oil pressure can drop if the engine-oil level is low. In this case, the connecting rod bearings in
the engine can be damaged due to insufficient lubrication.
V6 monoturbo (LK2)
V6 biturbo (LK3)
Information
References:
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To prevent engine damage as a result of a drop in oil pressure when driving on race tracks, the
engine-oil level must always be topped up to the Maximum marking before race track use, see 
Workshop Manual '170101 Checking engine-oil level'.
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A note about this can also be found in the Driver's Manual for the vehicle (under "Before driving on
race tracks").
 Workshop Manual '170101 Checking engine-oil level'
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