How Much Oil?
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I am about to do my first oil change on my 87 924S, and I was wondering what the oil cpacity was. I tried searching but came up with many differnt numbers, from 5.8 quarts to 6.5 quarts. Anyone know for sure?
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If the 924S is the same as the 944 na (pretty sure it is), with a filter change, put in six. Start the engine to fill the filter. Get the car level, switch off, let it sit for ten minutes or longer to allow some drain-back time. Check the dipstick, add as needed to bring it up to full. It'll be very near seven quarts, +/- a little.
I think that part of the variation you see in published figures is due to the external oil cooler on some models (968 I know, 944S2 & turbo also, I think). Maybe also the tendency of track guys to overfill a little to help with oiling problems in long curves.
Jim, clear as mud, yes???
I think that part of the variation you see in published figures is due to the external oil cooler on some models (968 I know, 944S2 & turbo also, I think). Maybe also the tendency of track guys to overfill a little to help with oiling problems in long curves.
Jim, clear as mud, yes???
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Conor, When I did mine- I used 5 quarts, and the low oil light came on.. I actually used a little over 6 quarts.. I love the Nail thru the Oil filter trick- keeps the engine bay free of oil when removing the filter. What oil/ weight do you plan on using? I stick with Mobil 1- but due to temp changes in weather i use different viscosities in winter/ summer. it seemed to make sense to me.. any thoughts on this?
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Just finished...took about 2 hours, and I spilled oil all over the garage. Oh well, it was my first oil change ever, not just on the p-car so I think it went well. I used danno's plastic bag method for the filter and didn't spill a drop! Thanks for everyones help. BTW I ended up using a little less than 6.75 quarts.
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