A new, Porsche 944, owner here
 

Hello everyone,
I week ago I bought a ' 85 - Porsche 944 - it has always been a dream of mine to own a Porsche and I can't be happier now :)
It seams to me that you guys know your stuff and I would like to get your opinions about the car - now and in the future ! Before I registered at this Forum, I checked all of the other "big" forums, but this one seams to contain the best info. So here I am.

The car has about 173 000 ml, I am the third owner, and have all of the record for the jobs done on the car. I got it for $ 1000 with a front engine seal leak and leaking radiator.
I spend immediately $ 1300 more for :
new radiator, new front crankshaft seal, new counter-shaft front seal,
new water pump, timing belt, counter-shaft belt and all rollers involved with belts including tensioners,
oil change ( synthetic Mobil 10W30).

Total, the car costs me $ 2300. It rides like a dream now, very stable on the road, great power for 4 cylinder's engine.
The clutch is smooth and no shakes or oil leaks, doesn't burn any oil yet.

What do you think ?!
I would appreciate any ideas and opinions !

Thank you so much!

RE: A new, Porsche 944, owner here
 

Congrats, sounds like a good deal! Enjoy :)

RE: A new, Porsche 944, owner here
 

You got a real good deal on a great car. I have about 250K on my 85 and I drive it every day, gotta love that. Welcome and keep in touch!

RE: A new, Porsche 944, owner here
 

Thank you guys, for your welcomeand nice words about the car !
It's great to know that thereis Porsches still running strong on so many miles. That was one of the biggest concerns I had - that the car has 173 000 ml, but now I feel better :)
I drive only Hondas and know from experience that if you take good care, they can run above 200 000 without problems ( I sold my first Honda on 240 000 ml and it was still a great car ), but wasn't sure about Porsche.

Could you please, give me any suggestions what oil should I use andhow oftenshould I change it ?! I was thinking about synthetic Castrol - 15W50 , change every 5 000 ml !!!
Also, for the fuel system cleaner I got Chevron Techron - is that good or there is something better ?!

Thank you again !

PS: PorscheDoc, your car looks amazing !

RE: A new, Porsche 944, owner here
 

20w50 castrol is the oil you want to use. Also only use Porsche OEM or Mahle oil filters.

RE: A new, Porsche 944, owner here
 

Thank you, Doc ! The guy who did the job on my carused Mahle filter.
How often should I change the synthetic oil - 5K ?!
Anything else I should know about very basic maintenance for the Porsche ?!

RE: A new, Porsche 944, owner here
 

Guys, Porsche 944 is a f.... awesome car ! Every morning I am waking up a happy man - just the thought that I am going to drive it, makes my day :)
Please, adviseabout spark plugs andwires ?! How often shouldI do the oil change and about gas octane ( I am always using the highest possible ) ?!

RE: A new, Porsche 944, owner here
 

If you have a stock chip in your DME controller, which sense its an 85/1 or 85/2 could go either way. If its an 85/1 likely you have the stock chip. I run 87 octane with no knocs or problems. Runs just as fast as 93 but costs a whole lot less. I do my oil at 3K, about every 3 months for my DD.

RE: A new, Porsche 944, owner here
 

Thank you !
Mine is 85/1 .
What is DD ?!

RE: A new, Porsche 944, owner here
 

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