1988 Porsche 944 Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters
Your essential guide to 1988 Porsche 944 oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 1988 Porsche 944, including oil capacity, recommended oil viscosity (type), and the correct oil filter.
We cover all engine options, categorized by their specific engine codes, ensuring you get the right information for your specific configuration. Keep reading to discover everything you need for your next 1988 Porsche 944 oil change!
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| Engine & Code | Oil Capacity | Oil Viscosity/Type | Oil Filter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cylinder [A] 46J 7 | 7.3 quarts (with filter) | SAE 0W-40 (All TEMPS) SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-50 (Above -25°C) | Porsche 944-107-201-11 Porsche 944-107-201-10 |
| 2.5L 4-cylinder [A] A Turbo | N/A | N/A | Porsche 944-107-201-11 Porsche 944-107-201-10 |
| 2.5L 4-cylinder [B] 42J 8 | 7.3 quarts (with filter) | SAE 0W-40 (All TEMPS) SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-50 (Above -25°C) | Porsche 944-107-201-11 Porsche 944-107-201-10 |
| 2.5L 4-cylinder M44 45J 9 Turbo | 7.3 quarts (with filter) | SAE 0W-40 (All TEMPS) SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-50 (Above -25°C) | Porsche 944-107-201-11 Porsche 944-107-201-10 |
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Select Your 1988 Porsche 944 Engine Option
2.5L 4-cylinder Engine Code [A] 46J 7
Engine:
2.5L 4-cylinder [A] 46J 7 [aka 2.5L L4 (Gas)]
Body & Trims:
Base, S, Turbo, Turbo S
Oil Capacity:
7.3 quarts (with filter)
OEM Oil Filter:
Porsche 944-107-201-11 and Porsche 944-107-201-10
Oil Filter Replaces:
944-107-201-02, 944-107-201-03, 944-107-201-03-001 and 944-107-201-05, 944-107-201-06, 944-107-201-07, 944-107-201-08, 944-107-201-09, 944-107-201-90
1988 Porsche 944 2.5L 4-cylinder [A] 46J 7 oil change details
Oil Grade:
SEO33
Oil Capacity:
7.3 quarts. (with filter). Capacity is with the filter installed. When refilling, remove the dipstick to provide proper venting and allow oil to flow into the crankcase smoothly. After refilling, check the oil level and add more if needed.
Name of Oil Filter:
N/A
Wix Oil Filter:
N/A
Wix Air Filter:
N/A
Coolant Capacity:
9 quarts
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
37 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)
Notes:
N/A
2.5L 4-cylinder Engine Code [A] A Turbo
Engine:
2.5L 4-cylinder [A] A Turbo [aka 2.5L L4 (Gas)]
Body & Trims:
Base, S, Turbo, Turbo S
Oil Capacity:
N/A
Oil Viscosity/Type:
N/A
OEM Oil Filter:
Porsche 944-107-201-11 and Porsche 944-107-201-10
Oil Filter Replaces:
944-107-201-02, 944-107-201-03, 944-107-201-03-001 and 944-107-201-05, 944-107-201-06, 944-107-201-07, 944-107-201-08, 944-107-201-09, 944-107-201-90
1988 Porsche 944 2.5L 4-cylinder [A] A Turbo oil change details
Oil Grade:
N/A
Oil Capacity:
N/A
Oil Viscosity/Type:
N/A
Name of Oil Filter:
N/A
Wix Oil Filter:
N/A
Wix Air Filter:
N/A
Coolant Capacity:
N/A
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
N/A
Notes:
N/A
2.5L 4-cylinder Engine Code [B] 42J 8
Engine:
2.5L 4-cylinder [B] 42J 8 [aka 2.5L L4 (Gas)]
Body & Trims:
Base, S, Turbo, Turbo S
Oil Capacity:
7.3 quarts (with filter)
OEM Oil Filter:
Porsche 944-107-201-11 and Porsche 944-107-201-10
Oil Filter Replaces:
944-107-201-02, 944-107-201-03, 944-107-201-03-001 and 944-107-201-05, 944-107-201-06, 944-107-201-07, 944-107-201-08, 944-107-201-09, 944-107-201-90
1988 Porsche 944 2.5L 4-cylinder [B] 42J 8 oil change details
Oil Grade:
SEO33
Oil Capacity:
7.3 quarts. (with filter). Capacity is with the filter installed. When refilling, remove the dipstick to provide proper venting and allow oil to flow into the crankcase smoothly. After refilling, check the oil level and add more if needed.
Name of Oil Filter:
N/A
Wix Oil Filter:
N/A
Wix Air Filter:
N/A
Coolant Capacity:
9 quarts
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
37 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)
Notes:
N/A
2.5L 4-cylinder Engine Code M44 45J 9 Turbo
Engine:
2.5L 4-cylinder M44 45J 9 Turbo [aka 2.5L L4 (Gas)]
Body & Trims:
Base, S, Turbo, Turbo S
Oil Capacity:
7.3 quarts (with filter)
OEM Oil Filter:
Porsche 944-107-201-11 and Porsche 944-107-201-10
Oil Filter Replaces:
944-107-201-02, 944-107-201-03, 944-107-201-03-001 and 944-107-201-05, 944-107-201-06, 944-107-201-07, 944-107-201-08, 944-107-201-09, 944-107-201-90
1988 Porsche 944 2.5L 4-cylinder M44 45J 9 Turbo oil change details
Oil Grade:
SEO33
Oil Capacity:
7.3 quarts. (with filter). Capacity is with the filter installed. When refilling, remove the dipstick to provide proper venting and allow oil to flow into the crankcase smoothly. After refilling, check the oil level and add more if needed.
Name of Oil Filter:
N/A
Wix Oil Filter:
N/A
Wix Air Filter:
N/A
Coolant Capacity:
9 quarts
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
37 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)
Notes:
N/A