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Old 12-02-2006, 12:34 AM
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On average, how much oil should my 951 consume? Thanks ahead for some input.
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w/o boosting, or low boosting almost zero

While boosting, depending on my heavy foot, first ever DE, 30 minutes consumed 1 liter (with K26/6).

Manual states 1.5liters/1,000kms on average.
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For the archives, I will say that the 944 oil system is particularly prone to losing oil on any overfill.
At high revs, it is whipped up by the crank, sucked up in the AOS, then into the intake and burned - giving the appearance of consumption.
The weight of the oil carries it to foul #4 plug first.

So make sure you don't overfill your 944.
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Originally Posted by special tool
For the archives, I will say that the 944 oil system is particularly prone to losing oil on any overfill.
At high revs, it is whipped up by the crank, sucked up in the AOS, then into the intake and burned - giving the appearance of consumption.
The weight of the oil carries it to foul #4 plug first.

So make sure you don't overfill your 944.
Thanks for that technical tip Cookie Monster? Where is the Spinach can?

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Okay, I guess my car is alright then. I can see why these cars do not like being neglected. I never check the oil on my honda, that same neglect would destroy my 944.
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Originally Posted by hosrom_951
Manual states 1.5liters/1,000kms on average.

That is the wear limit. If you're burning 1.5l/1000km then it's time to rebuild.

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