09-12-2020, 06:07 AM | #1041 |
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The gauge pegs when the water level is low. It's unlikely the car would overheat in three miles. Check the water level before you freak out.
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09-12-2020, 10:08 AM | #1042 |
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09-12-2020, 10:42 AM | #1043 |
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Really? I hadn't ever heard of that. I did check the level this AM and it was at min. I added about 1/2 a cup of distilled water and it came back to max. I drove a bit this am and had no issues.
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09-12-2020, 10:44 AM | #1044 |
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Nice to have the 'Mudgeon reality check bureau available for stuff like this...
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09-12-2020, 10:51 AM | #1045 |
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Maybe Porsche should explore air cooling...
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09-12-2020, 01:15 PM | #1046 |
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09-12-2020, 07:13 PM | #1047 |
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it’s pretty strange, but surprisingly effective
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09-12-2020, 07:14 PM | #1048 |
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and air cooled porsches are renowned for their ability to hold in a very significant fraction of their oil.
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09-20-2020, 09:51 PM | #1049 |
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I saw an Amethyst 964 turbo today. It was...incredible.
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09-21-2020, 06:00 AM | #1050 |
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