Consumer Review Video - 1987 Porsche 944 Turbo 2.5L 4 Cyl. Turbo

Common problems and easy repairs on a 1987 944

The 1987 Porsche 944 Turbo is a relatively easy vehicle to maintain, and is recommended for those experienced in car maintenance. Both the front and rear wiper blades are easy to change on this vehicle. Other models will require the use of tools for changing your blades. Checking the oil level is no problem, as the dipstick is reliably accessible in the engine bay. The brake fluid reservoir is easily accessible in the engine bay. This will make it easy to check and replenish the fluid level on a regular basis.

Some things are more problematic on the 1987 Porsche 944. The tail lights are complicated to access. You will have to remove many components, and work in a cramped spot in order to complete. Changing the engine air filter can be tough, as it will be difficult to pull the filter itself out, and, you will have to use tools to complete. To access the parking light, you will have to reach through the wheel well lining and complete additional steps. This is more complicated access than on other models.

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Hans Angermeier has produced over 100,000 videos showing drivers how to fix things on their cars. He has broad expertise on basic repair procedures covering the majority of cars on the road.