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2006 Porsche Cayman

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2006 Cayman.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2006 Porsche Cayman is a passenger car offered with an automatic 5-speed transmission, achieving EPA ratings of 18 city, 25 highway, and 21 combined mpg. With a total of 12 owner complaints—the highest of any model year in the 2007–2024 range, where the next-highest was 7 in 2014—and zero recalls, the 2006 model year's primary issue area was the engine and engine cooling system, positioning it as a relatively troublesome early example that nonetheless avoided safety-related defects.

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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 economy18/25/21 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 0PB115499A. 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 filter0PB115499A alt 99610722553
Engine air filter98711013301
Spark plug99917022390
Battery9A7915089G alt 9A7915105
Front wiper blades99662890111
Serpentine belt99610215168
Thermostat99610612554 alt 99610632651
Cabin air filter99757121902

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length171.3 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height51.2 in
Wheelbase94.9 in
Curb weight2954 lb
Track (front / rear)58.3 / 59.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)45/55

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined18 / 25 / 21 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 Cayman of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.8–5.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.80 sec — 2006 S Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2006S Coupe 3.4L F-64.80 sec13.30 sec295 hpRWD
2006S Coupe 3.4L F-64.80 sec13.30 sec295 hpRWD
2006S Coupe 3.4L F-64.80 sec13.30 sec295 hpRWD
2006S Coupe 3.4L F-64.80 sec13.40 sec295 hpRWD
2006S Coupe 3.4L F-64.80 sec13.30 sec295 hpRWD
2006S Coupe 3.4L F-64.90 sec13.40 sec295 hpRWD
2006S Coupe 3.4L F-65.10 sec13.40 sec295 hpRWD
2006S Coupe 3.4L F-65.30 sec13.60 sec295 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 96 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity3.7
Differential Gear Oil75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.7 Pints
Engine CoolantFILLED WITH PORSCHE LIFTIME COOLANT
Manual Transmission FluidPorsche part number 00004330471
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity5.9

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts96 ft-lbs

Ignition

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

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 20,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi.

At 20,000 miBody Lock Cylinders (lubricate) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect)
Every 20,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect)
At 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 40,000 miBody Lock Cylinders (lubricate) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Belt (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miFinal Drive (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 200,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

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

The 2006 Porsche Cayman sits just before the earliest calendar-year filing in the provided federal record, which opens in 2007 with four total complaints and zero recalls, then shows generally low annual complaint volume through 2011 before escalating to a peak of seven complaints and four recalls in 2014. Technical service bulletins trended upward across this arc, rising from 342 in 2007 to a high of 428 in 2016 before tapering to 229 by 2024. For the 2006 model itself, Engine & Engine Cooling is the dominant complaint category with seven filings—a figure that equals the highest single-calendar-year complaint total recorded in any later year—alongside two crash-related and zero fire-related complaints, though the data does not specify root causes. Because that engine-cooling complaint volume alone matches the peak annual totals seen in 2014 and 2016 and exceeds the low early-record baseline, the 2006 model year demands thorough pre-purchase mechanical verification and represents a riskier acquisition than the lower-complaint 2007–2009 period.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
354
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
12
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’07’09’10’11’12’14’15’16’22’24

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 12 complaints on record, top 5 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling7
Tires2
Engine1
Power Train1
Unknown Or Other1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 354 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
40/26 44072026-06-30WheelsWheel Bolt Replacement Requirement - Change from Wheel Bolts with Aluminum Washers to…
TSTR26362026-06-29Unknown Or OtherPorsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.031
TSTR26352026-06-29Unknown Or OtherPorsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.030
20/262026-06-25EngineOverview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils (20/26)
19/26 17012026-06-25EngineOverview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils (19/26)

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 0PB115499AEngine air filter 98711013301Spark plug 99917022390Battery 9A7915089G

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2006 Cayman have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Cayman get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 25 highway / 21 combined mpg.