Porsche 928 S4 – Owner’s Manual |
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Model Year 1987 From
the “Porsche 928 S4 Owner’s Manual”, available from 928 Specialists. |
Starting
Starting engine
Just
turn ignition key. Do not
depress accelerator pedal when starting. This applies to warm or cold engine. Emergency starting
Car
must not be started by pushing or towing. See “Emergency starting
with jumper cables”. Fuses, Relays
The
central fuse/relay board is located in the front passenger footwell under the
floor board. The use of the
fuses and relays is shown in a list on the floor board. Fuel recommendation
95
RON (90 CLC or AKI (R+M)/2 on U.S. fuel pumps) minimum. PREMIUM UNLEADED FUEL ONLY. Fuel tank capacity: 23 U.S. gals. or
86 liters. Federal law prohibits use of leaded fuel in this vehicle. Located
in the right rear panel. To
close, twist cap counter-clockwise to stop. Engine hood release
Pull
lever on left underneath dashboard.
Pull safety hook under hook.
Lift engine hood. Battery
Underneath
spare tire in luggage compartment.
Check each cell. Top up
with distilled water. Never
disconnect battery while engine is running: this will destroy the
alternator. Before connecting
quick-charger, battery must be disconnected. Brake fluid reservoir
Level
should be between MIN and MAX marks. Only
use new brake fluid according to SAE recommendation J 1703, DOT 3 or DOT 4
and conforming to Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 116. Do
not use silicone base brake fluid(DOT 5).
Even the smallest traces may cause severe corrosion in the brake
system. Engine oil dipstick
Check
oil level a few mintues after engine has stopped. Level should be between
upper and lower marks on dipstick.
Difference between marks is approx. 1.6 U.S. qt. or 1.5 liter. WARNING: Before checking anything in the engine compartment, let the engine cool down. The fan blades will rotate spontaneously (even with ignition off) until coolant temperature drops. Engine oil
Use
only quality oil labeled “API Service SF or SE”. Details under “Engine Oils”. Filling capacity is 2 U.S. gals. or 7.5 liters. Check oil level as prescribed. Manual transmission
For
manual transmission (also for limited slip differential) use hypoid oil SAE
75 W-90 labeled “For service API/GL 5 or Mil-L 2105 B”. Total
quantity approx. 1.2 U.S. gals. or 4.5 liters. Automatic transmission
ATF
lubricates torque converter and transmission. Check ATF level visually through transparent reservoir at
rear end of transmission housing when ATF is warm, with engine idling,
selector lever in Neutral and car on level ground. Should
level be below MIN or above MAX mark, do not just add or drain ATF. Have a Porsche dealer correct the
cause promptly. For
differential use oils API/GL 5 (or Mil-L 2105 B), viscosity SAE 90. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
2
U.S. gals. or 7.5 liters. Coolant reservoir
Anti-freeze
must remain in cooling system all year round. When
the engine is cold, the coolant level should reach the manufacturing seam on
the expansion tank. Always
add anti-freeze and water in ratio specified under “Filling Capacities”. Use
only additives recommended for aluminum engines and radiators. See “Cooling
System”. Tire pressure, front and rear
36
psi or 2.5 bar front, 44 psi or 3.0 bar rear for summer and snow tires. 36
psi or 2.5 bar for collapsible spare tire. Spare tire, jack
Underneath
luggage compartment Tool kit
Fitted
into rear cross wall. Never lift car by bumpers. |
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