Picking up my first 944 this Sunday. Automatic with less than 100k on the clock.

Get ready for the waves of dumb questions!

...don't worry, I see where the search button is!

Your thoughts, opinions, and recommendations are welcome!


***UPDATE on page 2! Took ownership, and pictures!***

 

Welcome to the community! Pics or it didn't happen

 

Do not change the car in any way.
Do not leave it outside.
Do not ask for help if the question has already been asked.
Do not try to get any more power out of your car.
Do not mention hp/l or hondas.
Do not drive the car unless it's a warm sunny day in mid june
Do not change the car in any way.
Do not put anything on the car that does have a porshce part number on it.

Definitely do not put anything thinner than diesel truck oil in it, and of course post lots of pictures

 

Also, what year? Options? If you don't mind, price?

 

Oops just read the title sorry about 3 posts.

 

And thanks!

 

What wheels are on the car now? cookie cutters or phone dials?
I use Mobil 1 15/50, she likes that the most

 

Do take it on the windy back roads.
Do drive speedily.
Do drive safely.
Do open the the hood every now and then just to look at the parts and check the fluids.
Do look back at your 944 every time you park and get out.
Do your own mechanical work for fun and hobby.
Do shine it and wash it.
Do smile every time you drive.
Do honk/wave at other Porsche drivers. It's a community.

 

Even in the winter months? I see you're in Florida so I doubt it will effect to much, but here in Ohio is gets below ZERO sometimes.

 

bonus12: I would honk if my horn worked sooooooo I flash my lights! haha
MARKCOR3: I would then search what northerners use, I think they switch it to 15/50 for warmer months

 

Whats your location? I as because the temperature is the determining factor to what oil you use. Lots of guys in hotter regions run 20w 50 which might be too thick for certain places

 

Just outside of Dayton Ohio.

 

I know where i live 20w50 in the summers and 10w 40 in winter. It would be a guess for me to recommend an oil for you but im sure around that region of oils would be where you need to be.

 

Get your hands on some Mobil 1 0w-40 then, its what i use up here in the rockies as my winter oil. I get the occasional -15f morning start up after staying up at the ski resort, and it seems to work great.

Next question is
When were your belts and water pump done last? are you willing it DIY?

 

ITs a 84 how do you know it has less then 100k ?they only whent up to 999,999..check the dates on some parts it might or more likely will have 199k...