DDK - Die Deutschen Klassiker

Posted: **Wed May 24, 2006 7:48 pm**

how much oil does 73 911 hold?

Posted: **Thu May 25, 2006 6:13 pm**

Hi Wilf: surprised you've had no replies to this. My Haynes is not around at the moment, but according to my 2.4's handbook: 9 litres.

Having said that, I found that it took nearer to 12 litres to fill my previous 2.4 Either way, if you start with a couple of gallons, it would be enough to start it to check the level. I'm sure you know, but just in case, refill with 8 litres or so. Start up EDIT: allow to fully warm EDIT, whilst still idling, check the level on the dipstick.

Like I say, I'm sure you knew that anyway

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Posted: **Thu May 25, 2006 6:34 pm**

If it has a front mounted oil cooler it will be more. Also make sure the engine is at operating temp before taking oil level readings.

Alan

Posted: **Thu May 25, 2006 6:51 pm**

I replied on the technical forum

Posted: **Fri May 26, 2006 8:36 am**

That explains it, Nick: thought it was odd

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BTW, why do you need to wait for full operating temp, Alan: is is to make sure the thermostat has opened? Also, were there some larger tanks: my Gulf Blue car definately took just under 12 litres, but had no external oil cooler

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Posted: **Fri May 26, 2006 8:44 am**

Hi Barry,

Yes, later tanks are larger. The difference in oil capacity is noted in the spec book: 9 liter oil qty for '69-'71, and 10 liter oil change qty for '73-up cars. Interestingly Barry, as "Per the spec book, '73 911S and RS 2.7 tanks are listed as 11.0/13.0 liter min/max system capacity ... same as '74 thru '89 models with front coolers".

Thanks

Alan

Posted: **Fri May 26, 2006 11:35 am**

You need to wait for full operation temp because oil like most things expand when hot and this effects the level.