Does anyone have current list of Porsche Factory Approved oils for 911?
03-22-2006, 02:31 PM
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Burning Brakes
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Does anyone have current list of Porsche Factory Approved oils for 911?
I am trying to determine if Agip 5-40 full synthetic is on that list. Thanks in advance!
03-23-2006, 02:55 AM
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Hi Drew:
I'd look on the German Porsche website for that oil since its not generally sold here,....
I'd also mention that its pretty thin stuff for the air-cooled cars, especially in the summer; the 996-997 cars will do OK on that oil.
I'd look on the German Porsche website for that oil since its not generally sold here,....
I'd also mention that its pretty thin stuff for the air-cooled cars, especially in the summer; the 996-997 cars will do OK on that oil.
03-23-2006, 05:44 PM
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Burning Brakes
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That's what I'm concerned about. My mechanic already filled 'er up with the 5W-40, though. Think I'll be OK for a while in the Spring? I do have a couple of track days coming up.
03-23-2006, 08:46 PM
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Personally, I wouldn't put such thin oil in any air-cooled car unless its wintertime in the upper Midwest or New England.
For track use, I'd suggest a 15w-40 or 15w-50.
For track use, I'd suggest a 15w-40 or 15w-50.
03-24-2006, 08:32 PM
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Frankly, since that list isn't focused on air-oil cooled 911 motors w/ over 100K miles, I don't consider it applicable. Personally, I'd take Steve's advice.
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03-24-2006, 11:11 PM
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Burning Brakes
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Actually, though a little confusing, the list says "sports cars" and years 1984-present, which covers some 13 years of air-cooled motors. Mine has 70,005 on the clock currently
Nevertheless, I do implicitly trust Steve's opinion. It will be back to 15W-50 pretty soon.
Nevertheless, I do implicitly trust Steve's opinion. It will be back to 15W-50 pretty soon.
03-25-2006, 02:18 AM
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yeah, I read it - & wasn't impressed. note: no mention of the aircooled cars per se, as they name the water cooled models. my take: that list is aimed to support & justify dealers stocking only a few weights of oil, that spec'd for the water-cooled generation. don't overlook that all our old oil-air cooled engines are now out-of-warranty...
