Why is my Porsche 911 smoking on start up?
The boxer (flat plane) engine has its combustion chambers on a similar level to the crankshaft and at rest, oil can seep into them particularly if there is general engine wear – this will cause smoking on start up and is common in most 911’s – particularly early models with air-cooled engines, where the tolerances are slacker.
Where does the smoke come from on a Porsche 997?
If the smoke is coming from the near side exhaust this is usually an early warning of scored bores on the offside cylinder bank. (The exhausts crossover) Unfortunately this is a fairly common on Gen 1 997s. I would recommend getting a borescope done as soon as possible.
Is the Porsche 911 Targa an open top car?
With its characteristic roll-over bar and innovative roof concept, the 911 Targa is a timeless classic. And at the same time it is an open-top variant of the 911 with the comfort and safety of an enclosed car.
What kind of engine does a Porsche 911 have?
The engine of the 911 models has a twin-turbo configuration. Its stand-out qualities: exceptional power across the speed range, extraordinarily direct responsiveness and a wide torque plateau, even at low speeds.
Is there a problem with my Porsche 911 Carrera?
This “D-chunk” problem seems ironically to occur mostly in gently driven cars. 911 Carreras that are driven hard at the track or on the street do not tend to see this type of damage. At least with respect to the track cars, one theory is that these cars tend to have their oil changed much more often.
The boxer (flat plane) engine has its combustion chambers on a similar level to the crankshaft and at rest, oil can seep into them particularly if there is general engine wear – this will cause smoking on start up and is common in most 911’s – particularly early models with air-cooled engines, where the tolerances are slacker.
What kind of oil do you put in a Porsche 911 Carrera?
However, if synthetic oil was the only type of oil that your engine has seen, I usually recommend sticking with it. Fill your oil tank from the oil filler hole located in the rear engine compartment. Add about 8 quarts to the engine, and check the dipstick (1998-2005) or the oil level gauge (2005 and later).
What causes oil starvation in Porsche 911 Carrera?
In addition to the standard issues associated with the non-traditional sump system, the flapper windows on the bottom of the engine are manufactured out of plastic and can break off inside the sump and clog the oil pickup tube. This leads to oil starvation and complete engine failure.