930 info needed

[GoodMojo]

Hi all,

I just picked up a '88 930 slant-nose this past weekend and have a few questions that I'm hoping someone could answer. I didn't receive an owner's manual with the car and I've since placed an order for one to replace the missing manual that probably has most of these answers. But in the interest of preventative medicine and that nothing is reading improperly in these first few days of ownership, could someone tell me:

- what the appropriate oil level reading should be? On my 930, the reading is 0 on start and slowly rises to 5 as the engine warms up.
- what the appropriate oil pressure reading should be? On my 930, the reading is at the middle of the scale and rises to max when I punch it.
- what the appropriate brake fluid level should be? I'm currently seeing fluid at midpoint of the resevoir.


Much thanks,
-Wade

[dtw]

-The oil level gauge is pretty much useless on 911s. The car must be warmed up and on a level surface, idling, to take a reading. Forget the gauge and use the dipstick- under the above conditions, I believe, will give best indication.

-Pressure sounds fine. Varies with engine speed, should be around 3 at idle.

-Hmmm late model reservoir...there should be min/max marks, right? Get in the middle; don't go too high.

First turbo for you? May I offer two recommendations?
1. Always warm the car up before you get your foot into it. Always always.

2. Idle the car a bit before killing your ignition to allow the turbo oil pump to cool off the turbo.

Enjoy the car!
-d

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Dave
1972 911T (E motor) RSR replica project
http://members.nbci.com/dtwinters/garage/

[wckrause]

Wade,

Oil level -- Check oil level with the engine running and fully warmed up. Proper level is midway between the two marks on the dipstick. Don't over-fill. Adding one quart will get you from bottom mark to the middle. Your engine may run rough when you open up the oil fill cap, but that's normal.

Oil pressure -- When warm, your oil pressure is approx. equal to your RPM's (in thousands).



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Bill Krause
'79 911SC Euro

[GoodMojo]

Thanks for the tips and responses. It is my first turbo and I'm aware of the car's reputation as the car that defined the meaning of turbo lag I've been driving by tach and normally keep the rpms between 3 and 4K on the highway after the engine warms up to temp. Love the engine and turbo sounds.


-Wade