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racer_d · 08-22-2008, 07:36 PM

Um.. maybe I misread, but why are you driving a car that is only filled 1/4 full of coolant.. and you live in the desert!

While you don't need to buy your coolant at the local dealer, it does need to be formulated / approved for use in a Porsche. Don't just go to the local NAPA and hope the coolant you find is compliant with Porsche spec.

Then, I would look for the cause/leak for your car to have so little coolant to begin with. Could be you found yourself a poorly maintained example that could cost more to maintain going forward.

08-22-2008, 07:36 PM	#4
racer_d Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 846	Um.. maybe I misread, but why are you driving a car that is only filled 1/4 full of coolant.. and you live in the desert! While you don't need to buy your coolant at the local dealer, it does need to be formulated / approved for use in a Porsche. Don't just go to the local NAPA and hope the coolant you find is compliant with Porsche spec. Then, I would look for the cause/leak for your car to have so little coolant to begin with. Could be you found yourself a poorly maintained example that could cost more to maintain going forward. __________________ 1976 914 2.0 2000 Boxster 2.7 (sold) 1978 911 SC (sold) 1970 914 w/2056 (sold)