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Author: | welshporsche [ Wed Apr 20, 2016 7:30 pm ] |
Post subject: | Automatic 944 gearbox oil &filter change |
Hi all I'm getting on top of all fluids done in time last year I went to local garage to see about an oil and filter change on my auto 944 box and his reply was why if there's no problem leave it alone but I'm not sure should I listen or get it done my local Porsche dealer do a oil and filter change for £190 all in ?? |
Author: | blackadder30 [ Wed Apr 20, 2016 7:56 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Automatic 944 gearbox oil &filter change |
He could have a point on the "ain't broke, don't fix" but it's worth checking the condition of the existing fluid to make the decision.... If it smells "burnt" it could do with a change... Colour is an indicator as well... I believe moving parts tend to like fresh fluids and clean filters... I changed mine in the 968 but I thought I had an issue on mine. The colour wasn't great and the filter was probably original from '93. It seemed quieter and quicker on the changes after the swap. |
Author: | welshporsche [ Wed Apr 20, 2016 8:15 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Automatic 944 gearbox oil &filter change |
Yeah thanks blackadder |
Author: | iang5 [ Wed Apr 20, 2016 9:27 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Automatic 944 gearbox oil &filter change |
Be good to know what option you take, i.e DIY or the £190 garage option. Mine is an auto too, hence keen to know how it goes, the cost, the ease of the job and the results thereafter. |
Author: | Sean Smallman [ Wed Apr 20, 2016 9:42 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Automatic 944 gearbox oil &filter change |
Opinion seems to be split about changing the oil on auto boxes. i had mine serviced, 6 months later spent £1.6k refurbishing the box ![]() |
Author: | iang5 [ Wed Apr 20, 2016 9:53 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Automatic 944 gearbox oil &filter change |
Head is saying...... If it ain't broke don't fix it...... |
Author: | tr7v8 [ Thu Apr 21, 2016 8:09 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Automatic 944 gearbox oil &filter change |
Sean Smallman wrote: Opinion seems to be split about changing the oil on auto boxes. i had mine serviced, 6 months later spent £1.6k refurbishing the box ![]() Sean is quite right, I did the Boxster & had a readaption done & it was hugely improved. But on the other hand there are many stories where changing the fluid with the crud & it was the crud keeping the box working. |
Author: | Waylander [ Thu Apr 21, 2016 9:44 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Automatic 944 gearbox oil &filter change |
According to the service schedule every 30,000 miles Change Engine Oil and Filter Check tension and condition of timing (and balance shaft) drive belts. Check tension and condition of V-Belt (Power Steering) and Poly-Rib Belt (AC / Alternator) Replace Spark Plugs (At least every two years) Replace Air Filter Automatic Transmission: Change ATF, clean ATF strainer |
Author: | welshporsche [ Thu Apr 21, 2016 11:21 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Automatic 944 gearbox oil &filter change |
Thanks all it's looking like a 50/50 dec at moment lol |
Author: | blackadder30 [ Thu Apr 21, 2016 12:12 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Automatic 944 gearbox oil &filter change |
iang5 wrote: Be good to know what option you take, i.e DIY or the £190 garage option. Mine is an auto too, hence keen to know how it goes, the cost, the ease of the job and the results thereafter. It's not a difficult job, certainly on the 968. This is my post from 2014: blackadder30 wrote: ATF and filter change today... The drain plug came undone with a nice 'click' and the old ATF was clean and clear with a ruby red tint to it so this may have been done not to long back but as the car had virtually no paperwork with it... good idea to change everything anyway.... however some heathen PO used a Philips headed bolt for the ATF sump... other 3 are 10mm nuts ![]() ATF and filter change done and refilled to correct 80 degC level.... could I get the quick fill fitting undone? Not a chance ![]() ![]() ![]() Filled using length of PVC hose into the top of the plastic reservoir at the rear of the sump... dead easy ![]() Now runs like a dream, nice and quiet smooth changes moving up to 3rd at 29mph and to 4th at 40mph, back down to 3rd at 31mph and down to 2nd at 20mph.... ![]() Still got my rattle at start up though grrrrrr ![]() Final note - this is a first ever for me changing gearbox oil and filter so feeling pretty chuffed tonight ![]() Loosen things off first before fully undoing everything - especially the filler plug!! Have a catch tray for when you take the sump off as some oil remains in the sump. The filter is then between the sump and the solenoids in the bottom of the 'box. Workshop Manual here for pre 87 cars:http://www.9ss1.dk/porsche944/garage/vol2/vol2.html Auto details start at page 37-01 Details on testing fluid levels are at 37-13 Changing the ATF and filter are at 38-01 Good luck! |
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