Burgundy Porsche Fuel-up Log
2006 Porsche 911
Property of aboyandhisdog.
Added Nov 6 2020
Showing all fuel-ups and notes
Sep 24 2024
Car is running great. Yesterday spent the day trying to install a dipstick...no bueno! Will try again if I ever pull the engine. The oil level sender is located right behind the AC compressor but not sure if there is room above it to extract/install. Found a slightly frayed wire on the knock sensor on the left bank. Put some liquid tape on it and will fix properly if the engine is ever out. Dropped the sump and only 7 qts. came out, so I used 1 qt. in 3k miles. Put 8 qts. back in and will change oil again at 105k (2k to go). No issues after the work.
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390.0
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14.350
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$2.350
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$33.72
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27.2
Added by aboyandhisdog on Sep 24 2024 at 1:22 pm
Sep 17 2024
Installed a new crank sensor yesterday at 103k. The bolt is a T30. The OE one works fine and will keep it as a spare. Installed a 2nd engine to frame ground strap too, just as a failsafe. Recommended by PCA video w/ Jake Raby. Car is running great!
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103,000
Added by aboyandhisdog on Sep 17 2024 at 2:09 pm
Sep 8 2024
Car is running great. 911UK shows how to install a dipstick so it is ordered. Will R&R the sump to R&R the oil level sender too all at the same time.
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393.0
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14.350
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$2.300
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$33.00
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27.4
Added by aboyandhisdog on Sep 8 2024 at 5:33 pm
Aug 23 2024
Car is running great. No issues at all with the car to Clinton and back - everything worked great. Glad I increased the oil fill to 8 qts. This fill was begun in Pine Bluffs.
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253.0
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9.750
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$2.300
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$22.42
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25.9
Added by aboyandhisdog on Aug 23 2024 at 3:41 pm
Aug 13 2024
5th fuel up in Pine bluffs. Higher speeds - 80mph+-. Car is running great.
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331.0
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12.200
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$3.190
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$38.92
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27.1
Added by aboyandhisdog on Aug 13 2024 at 9:12 pm
4th leg of trip. No AC.
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382.0
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14.700
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$3.190
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$46.89
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26.0
Added by aboyandhisdog on Aug 13 2024 at 9:09 pm
3rd leg to DM. Some city - around Clinton. Car is running great.
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365.0
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14.500
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$3.190
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$46.26
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25.2
Added by aboyandhisdog on Aug 13 2024 at 9:07 pm
2nd leg to DM. Used AC all the way. No wind.
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279.0
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10.900
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$3.190
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$34.77
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25.6
Added by aboyandhisdog on Aug 13 2024 at 9:06 pm
1st leg to DM. Car ran great! No wind.
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390.0
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13.700
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$3.190
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$43.70
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28.5
Added by aboyandhisdog on Aug 13 2024 at 9:04 pm
Aug 6 2024
Car is running great. Leaving early tomorrow for Clinton - 50th reunion! Torqued the lugs, aired the tires, car is packed, all ready to go.
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267.0
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9.500
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$2.300
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$21.85
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28.1
Added by aboyandhisdog on Aug 6 2024 at 5:58 pm
Aug 3 2024
Stopped by dealer today to get the scoop on #qts. The car dry takes 10.5 qts. For an oil and filter change it takes 8.75 qts. So, ~ 1.75 qts. stays with the engine at oil changes. Since I'd put 5 qts. in last week, I added 3 more today which gives me 8 qts. for the change. Spoke with Josh and he thinks the oil level sender could be off, or it could be a connection or the dash gauge. More diagnostics needed to assess for sure. At this point, I think I'll just live with it not working since I do all my own oil changes and will just always put in 8 qts. and also measure what comes out to be sure it is not using oil.
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100,000
Added by aboyandhisdog on Aug 3 2024 at 2:32 pm
Jul 28 2024
Car is running good! Changed the oil and pan this week at 100k. Put in 5 qts. of the 5w-50 Molygen and ASL. 5 qts. made no difference in the oil level on the dash. Need to R&R the oil level sender but can't figure out how to do this. All went well, but did it twice to remove the magnet I'd epoxied into the pan. Had 2nd thoughts about this in the pan. Used the 90 min. The Right Stuff to seal the pan and so far so good. Scrapped the right front lip so will be repainting that. In the meantime, I stuck a rubber bumper down there on both sides. Washed the car today. Lots of grasshoppers this year, very glad I have the screens over the radiators!
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400.0
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14.600
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$2.200
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$32.12
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27.4
Added by aboyandhisdog on Jul 28 2024 at 4:04 pm
Jul 16 2024
Car is running good. Ordered a new oil pan to try out the Fumoto valve and a new TB which may be the wrong one but the price was right! Nothing is needed, just PM for the future.
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683.0
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24.800
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$2.200
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$54.56
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27.5
Added by aboyandhisdog on Jul 16 2024 at 10:58 am
Jun 11 2024
Car is running great. No issues.
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410.0
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14.600
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$2.400
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$35.04
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28.1
Added by aboyandhisdog on Jun 11 2024 at 4:35 pm
May 29 2024
Car is running great. No issues. Cleaned the MAF, but it looked good.
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402.0
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14.400
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$2.300
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$33.12
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27.9
Added by aboyandhisdog on May 29 2024 at 1:05 pm
May 16 2024
Car is running good! 2k to next oil change at 4k. Lake says...no additives in oil. We'll see, but I do think I'll go with just the Molygen 5w-50 only this time.
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530.0
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19.600
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$2.400
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$47.04
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27.0
Added by aboyandhisdog on May 16 2024 at 12:55 pm
Apr 27 2024
Car is running well. No issues! I tested the AOS with the mamometer and got a reading of 5.33. 4-6 is ideal so it seems good. Over 6 means the vac is high and the AOS is likely malfunctioning, while below 4 means a vac leak somewhere. So, all looks good!
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525.0
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19.900
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$2.000
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$39.80
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26.4
Added by aboyandhisdog on Apr 27 2024 at 9:34 am
Apr 3 2024
Car is running good. Nothing needed as far as I know. Iron was up in last oil report to 16. Might be a one-off, will see...
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385.0
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15.100
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$2.200
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$33.22
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25.5
Added by aboyandhisdog on Apr 3 2024 at 12:19 pm
Mar 23 2024
Car is running good. This tank is 85 oct. No difference that I can perceive. Got the Blackstone report back and chromium is showing at 1 compared to 0 previously. Lead is still down at 2. Iron is up to 16 compared to 4-7 previously. Need to research Iron more on this engine.
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395.0
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14.370
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$2.000
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$28.74
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27.5
Added by aboyandhisdog on Mar 23 2024 at 12:12 pm
Mar 5 2024
Car is running good. This tank was 91. The new fill is 85. I can't tell or hear the difference at all. I put the 2nd bolt in on the Y cable. The new 17" rims and tires are correctly balanced now and seem right on. I ordered a new manometer so I can test the AOS. No symptoms of it having issues but I am curious to see if it is in spec. (4-6" /h2o). Car is dirty and in need of a good wash. Otherwise, no issues. Changed the oil at 96k (6k interval). Waiting on the Blackstone report.
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376.0
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14.120
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$1.900
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$26.83
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26.6
Added by aboyandhisdog on Mar 5 2024 at 3:06 pm
Feb 16 2024
Car is running good! Drop in mpg's because we had to re-balance the new rims. Spencer got it right and the car now drives smooth at 70-90. Anyway, a fair bit of high speeds thus the mpg's. Put the 2nd batt. cable bolt in so all done there. The Porsche shouldn't need much for a while as all is well. Oil change coming up in about 180 miles at 196,000 - 6k interval this time.
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384.0
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15.000
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$2.400
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$36.00
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25.6
Added by aboyandhisdog on Feb 16 2024 at 12:02 pm
Feb 5 2024
Car is running good. Got the new front 7.5" rims and mounted them last Fri. The weights fell off one wheel so had to go back today for a balance. Not sure I like the balance but it seems to change a lot with which road I'm on. I'll watch it for a while and see if it is normal or not.
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399.0
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14.900
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$2.400
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$35.76
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26.8
Added by aboyandhisdog on Feb 5 2024 at 5:51 pm
Jan 22 2024
Car is running good. Ordered new front rims in the 7.5 / 17 with 52mm offset. Decided to do the next oil change at 6k instead of 5k to see how that goes. Didn't drive the car for a week because of cold and snow. Nice to have it back on the road. This tank is also the 91 octane.
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383.0
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14.600
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$2.400
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$35.04
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26.2
Added by aboyandhisdog on Jan 22 2024 at 12:28 pm
Jan 8 2024
Friday mounted up the new Nitto Motivo's on the 17" Fuchs. The fronts bottomed out on the brake calipers so had to ad the 10mm spacers. Had a vibration at 70-80mph so today took the car in for a re-balance. Success! I have a email in to Mr.Fiat re. the front wheels but have not heard back yet. I think they are for a 964/993, not the 996/997. My mistake and I doubt they will help me. Can't say I'd blame them! I do like the tires and it does seem more comfortable and less jarring over rough roads. The trouble with the 10mm spacers is that now the tires stick out 10mm beyond the fenders. Still, the set-up is good.
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94,800
Added by aboyandhisdog on Jan 8 2024 at 3:48 pm
Jan 4 2024
Car is running good. Been using 91 octane. Can't really tell a difference from the 87 or 85 and the mpg's were better with the 85. However, we're also in winter and on winter gas so there's that. Still using the Liquid Performance for the ethanol. 94,600 miles so oil change soon. The new starter and Y cable are beautiful! Very quick starts now. I got the 17" wheels n and ordered new tires for them. Will be in on Sat. 225/50 R17 fronts; 245/50 R17 rears. Nitto Motivos. 60k warranty. Going for comfort and longevity!
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526.0
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19.400
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$2.400
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$46.56
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27.1
Added by aboyandhisdog on Jan 4 2024 at 5:00 pm
Dec 15 2023
Car is running good. Put in 91 octane this fill. This tank had 87 and I don't think the mpg's were great even though the driving was normal. I have the new starter and Y cable all ready to go. Just waiting for good weather which may come this Monday. I ordered the Fuchs in 17" and just waiting for those too.
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382.0
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14.850
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$2.400
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$35.64
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25.7
Added by aboyandhisdog on Dec 15 2023 at 8:30 pm
Nov 23 2023
Car is running good. I checked the cv joints and they have no leaks and look great. The starter and wire harness R&R look doable and Ihave all the parts - just need a good day. This fill is 87 octane and I also added a bottle of Oct. boost and the liq. perf. Checked tread depths and all tires are wearing even and look good. 42psi fronts and 46 psi rears looks to be right.
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385.0
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14.150
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$2.700
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$38.20
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27.2
Added by aboyandhisdog on Nov 23 2023 at 9:11 pm
Nov 12 2023
Car is running great. This tank was from Sterling to here plus 10 gal added here and then running that through. This fill I bought the 87 and we'll see how that does. Bought a new starter and wire harness to the starter to end the start hesitation when hot. Probably will install in the spring. No hurry.
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603.0
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23.500
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$2.700
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$63.45
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25.7
Added by aboyandhisdog on Nov 12 2023 at 12:37 pm
Oct 31 2023
Fill #3 in Cozad, Ne. 91 octane. Slight starter hesitation observed.
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368.0
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14.500
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$4.100
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$59.45
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25.4
Added by aboyandhisdog on Oct 31 2023 at 11:20 am
Fill #2 in DM for return trip. Car is good but suspension noise on the crappy DM roads. 91 octane.
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331.0
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12.500
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$4.100
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$51.25
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26.5
Added by aboyandhisdog on Oct 31 2023 at 11:18 am
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