944 oil filter - Stops smoking?
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I heard that even the new 993 filter (.03 suffix) can still cause the problem even if correctly fitted. A Porsche technician advised to use the 944 filter (genuine Porsche). I've never heard of this possible solution.
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Why complicate the issue.. People can use whatever filter they like. If the factory filter fails, most of the time it is immediate.. Spin it off and install a new filter.. This time make sure it is seated correctly and not crushed.. If you have over 60K on your car and your leakdown is south of 10% and your turbochargers are smoked, no filter will stop oil passing out your turbochargers..
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Basically, engine oil on lip seal. then no more than 3/4 of a turn after you have made positive contact with the seal to engine..
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I doubt if there is a problem with my Turbos. Firstly, the smoking started immediately after a major service, secondly the smoke clears after a few minutes. From then on the exhaust is crystal clear at any RPM. Looks like oil is piling up against the turbo seals after sitting for a few days which should be stopped by the valve in the oil filter (if it is functioning correctly) but correct me if I'm wrong.
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Just checked with the main Porsche Service shop and they said they sometimes go thru 4 or 5 filters during a service until all is well. They also said that an equivalent spec filter by MANN works every time. Gets more interesting as time goes on.
I bought an 03 suffix OEM filter today and it has a manufacture date of September 2005 (4 months ago). Is that deemed a later one or an earlier one?
I bought an 03 suffix OEM filter today and it has a manufacture date of September 2005 (4 months ago). Is that deemed a later one or an earlier one?