Porsche Carrera GT, 980 (EU)
Coolant capacity & service interval
Porsche Carrera GT, 980 (EU) uses coolant with a capacity of 28 liter. Service intervals occur every 20000 km or 12 months. The data covers 1 configuration.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
| Type | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Carrera GT, 980310 (2003-2006) |
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Additional Notes
- The cooling system capacity for the Porsche Carrera GT, 980310 across the 2003-2006 model years is 28 liters, a figure consistent with a full system fill covering the radiators, engine passages, reservoir, and all associated plumbing in a high-displacement mid-engine configuration.
- A 28-liter coolant capacity is notably large relative to most production vehicles, reflecting the scale of the thermal management demands placed on the Carrera GT's 5.7-liter V10 engine and its associated cooling circuit.
- The service check interval for the cooling system is set at 20,000 km or 12 months, whichever occurs first, under normal use conditions, meaning routine inspections of coolant level, concentration, and condition are tied to that combined distance and time threshold.
- The 12-month time component of the check interval means that even at low annual mileage, a coolant inspection is due on a yearly basis under normal use, preventing extended periods without a condition assessment regardless of distance driven.