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2000 Porsche 911

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2000 911.

Transmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2000 Porsche 911 was equipped with an automatic 5-speed transmission and EPA fuel-economy ratings of 15/23/18 mpg, positioning it within the 1990–2014 model span as a year with notably limited owner-reported issues. With just five total complaints—compared with a high of fifty in 2007 and a low of one in 1991—and a single recall, this model year sits near the lower end of the 911’s longitudinal complaint spectrum. Engine & Engine Cooling represents the top complaint area among those five reports, meaning that while the 2000 example was not immune to the mechanical grievances that surface across the nameplate, it generated less owner feedback than many surrounding years in the dataset.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque96 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy15/23/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 99610722553. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter99610722553
Engine air filter99611013152
Fuel filter99611025352 alt 99611025301
Spark plug99917019590 alt 99917020791
Battery9A7915089G alt 9A7915105
Front wiper blades99662890111
Serpentine belt99610215167 alt 99610215168
Thermostat99610612554
Cabin air filter99757121902

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length174.4 in
Overall width69.7 in
Overall height51.6 in
Wheelbase92.5 in
Curb weight3197 lb
Track (front / rear)57.5 / 59.1 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined15 / 23 / 18 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the 911 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

3.6–5.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.60 sec — 2002 GT2 Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1999Carrera Cabriolet 3.4L F-64.90 sec13.50 sec296 hpRWD
1999Carrera Coupe 3.4L F-64.90 sec13.50 sec296 hpRWD
1999Carrera Coupe 3.4L F-64.90 sec13.60 sec296 hpRWD
1999Carrera Coupe 3.4L F-64.90 sec13.40 sec296 hpRWD
1999Carrera 4 Coupe 3.4L F-65.00 sec13.50 sec296 hpAWD
1999Carrera Cabriolet 3.4L F-65.00 sec13.50 sec296 hpRWD
1999Carrera Coupe 3.4L F-65.00 sec13.70 sec296 hpRWD
1999Carrera S Coupe 3.4L F-65.60 sec14.00 sec—RWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 96 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts96 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug21.0-22.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug21.0-22.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-6-2-4-3-5
Cylinder Firing Order1-6-2-4-3-5
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
Spark Plug Gap0.028-0.032 in

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.93-2.00 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND 8 oil
Oil Capacity6.58 oz
RefrigerantR134a
Oil TypeND 8 oil

Brakes

Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.079 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 15,000 mi; coolant every 15,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 15,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Headlamp (inspect alignment) · Headlamp Washer System (inspect fluid level) · Power Steering System (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect) · Underbody (inspect)
Every 15,000 miBody Lock Cylinders (lubricate) · Cruise Control System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Headlamp (inspect alignment) · Headlamp Washer System (inspect fluid level) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
Every 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace)
Every 90,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Final Drive (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Within the 1990 to 2001 sequence, the 2000 model year recorded 5 complaints, which is lower than the 12 complaints seen in 1995 and the 2001 count of 8. Recall activity for 2000 was minimal at 1 campaign, a decrease from the 3 recalls issued in 1996, though Technical Service Bulletins climbed to 207 from the previous year's 153. The available data specifies that Engine & Engine Cooling systems accounted for 3 of the 5 complaints, while crash and fire complaints were both zero. This positions the 2000 model in a stable segment of the recorded timeline, avoiding the higher investigation counts seen in 1995 and 1996. Since the record does not specify root causes for the engine-related complaints, the data offers volume metrics rather than specific defect clarity. Given the below-average complaint count and lack of safety incidents compared to immediate predecessors and successors, the 2000 model year represents a statistically favorable option within this dataset.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
207
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
5
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 5 complaints on record, top 3 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling3
Tires1
Electrical System,Equipment1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

00V109000Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank AssemblyReported 10/04/2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. INCORRECT PROGRAMMING OF THE ELECTRONIC LOGIC UNIT CAN CAUSE AN INCORRECT FUEL LEVEL. Remedy: DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE SOFTWARE IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SO THAT THE FUEL LEVEL AND THE RANGE OF REMAINING FUEL ARE DETERMINED AND DISPLAYED CORRECTLY.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 207 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
No. D7042024-11-25Unknown Or OtherParts information with parts withdrawal involving the hydro-mounting - 992199384F The…
No. D7032024-11-16EngineParts information for parts withdrawal involving the oil separator. The affected vehicles…
No. 24162024-11-13Unknown Or OtherSpecial tools and equipment information for the WiScope UV upgrade - affecting all…
PIWIS2402h2024-11-11Unknown Or OtherInformation on PIWIS tester update 43.000.020 & .021. PIWIS tester updates applies to all…
PIWIS2402g2024-11-08Unknown Or OtherInformation on PIWIS tester update 43.000.017. PIWIS tester updates applies to all…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Engine oil filter 99610722553Engine air filter 99611013152Fuel filter 99611025352Spark plug 99917019590

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2000 911 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 911 get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 23 highway / 18 combined mpg.