[928uk] G48 coolant

Thu Jun 13 20:46:02 UTC 2024

Duncan,

The newest 928 is now 30 years old so I assume that all 928 engines have the same requirements.

I’ve used G48 in both my 928’s, both engines are over 200k miles and I have never lifted a cylinder head.

Simon.

> On 13 Jun 2024, at 21:20, kenworthy via 928uk <928uk at lists.928.org.uk> wrote:
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> I know this caused 2weeks discussions as what to put in older 928s and I am no further forward as I need to change my coolant soonest and don’t want to dissolve my coolant spaces, gaskets and equipment.
> I am worried about putting in these modern coolants as last discussion ended up as a real slanging match.
> Just want to know what to put in my 79 in next couple or weeks so as I can complete all the service work and get her back on the road.
> Thanks in advance and not a wind up!
> Duncan
> 79 928 auto
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>> On 2024-06-13 19:40, peter watts via 928uk wrote:
>> Thanks dmiffy - I’ve ordered 2cars worth
>> And reminded me I needed some more g48 coolant
>> Found this :-
>> https://www.zoro.co.uk/shop/automotive/antifreeze-and-coolant/xstream-antifreeze-and-coolant-ready-to-use/f/P_ZT3608950S
>> Seemed a better bet than other online offerings  not used before so fingers
>> crossed
>> Peter in Yorkshire
>>> On Thu, 13 Jun 2024 at 16:14, Marek Zawadzki via 928uk <
>>> 928uk at lists.928.org.uk> wrote:
>>> Thanks Smiffy. I am appreciated.
>>> On Thu, 13 Jun 2024, 15:10 Paul R Smith via 928uk, <928uk at lists.928.org.uk
>>> >
>>> wrote:
>>> > Marek, I've sent you the 1986 owner's handbook.
>>> > Smiffy
>>> >
>>> > On 13/06/2024 13:31, Marek Zawadzki via 928uk wrote:
>>> > > Hi Jonathan,
>>> > >
>>> > > I need to buy it as well. How many litres is required to 4.7L?
>>> > >
>>> > > Also what type of oil filter you recommend? I saw black or red on
>>> > design911
>>> > > website
>>> > >
>>> > > And last thing spark plugs?
>>> > >
>>> > > Best Regards
>>> > > Marek
>>> > >
>>> > > 928S2 4.7 auto 1986
>>> > >
>>> > > On Thu, 13 Jun 2024, 12:39 Adrian Langford via 928uk, <
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>>> > >>
>>> > >> Adrian
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