'87 944 - No owners manual
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Just got an '87 944. My first 944 and no owners manual in the car.
I searched the forum and have put in 6 quarts of 20w50 oil. Just need to top it off.
Wondering about a few other basics:
What octane gas?
How big is the tank?
Dexron ATF in the power steering?
Regular 75w90 gear lube for the tranny?
Should the coolant be "Dexcool" and distilled water?
Thanks!
I searched the forum and have put in 6 quarts of 20w50 oil. Just need to top it off.
Wondering about a few other basics:
What octane gas?
How big is the tank?
Dexron ATF in the power steering?
Regular 75w90 gear lube for the tranny?
Should the coolant be "Dexcool" and distilled water?
Thanks!
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I run premium- 92 or so. the higher compression engine likes that a lot!
Try this Glen: http://www.connact.com/~kgross/FAQ/944faq.html
Try this Glen: http://www.connact.com/~kgross/FAQ/944faq.html
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The gas tank door says 91 is the minimum recommended for my '86. I use 93 in mine since there isn't a lot of 91 in my area. You might check your door and see if the sticker is still on there.
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Well.
83-87 US spec cars require only 87 octane. 88's require 91 since they have higher compression ratio.
Oil volume is 6.4 quarts or so.
Oh.... Welcome to the 944!
83-87 US spec cars require only 87 octane. 88's require 91 since they have higher compression ratio.
Oil volume is 6.4 quarts or so.
Oh.... Welcome to the 944!
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