Fluid - Porsche 928 1980 Owner's Manual

Brake fluid reservoir
The brake fluid reservoir is located in the
engine compartment.
The brake fluid reservoir has three cham-
bers: one for each of the dual brake circuits,
and one for the clutch.
Check the brake fluid level regularly. Since
the reservoir is transparent, the fluid level
can be checked without removing the filler
cap. The fluid level should always be be-
tween the MIN and MAX marks.
To add brake fluid, unscrew the cap. The
vent bore in the cap should be kept clean.
Warning: Brake fluid is poisonous!
Caution: Brake fluid must not come into
contact with paintwork.
Brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air
and must therefore be replaced every 2
years.
Only new, unused brake fluid that meets
SAE specification J1703 or DOT 3, which
conforms to Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dards No. 116 should be used.
Do not add or mix DOT 5 silicone type
brake fluid with the brake fluid in your car
as severe component corrosion may re-
sult. Such corrosion could lead to system
failure.
If the brake fluid level should drop below the
MIN mark, the central warning light and the
brake fluid warning light will flash (see "Cen-
tral warning light system").
Pull off the road, stop the engine and add
brake fluid immediately or contact the
nearest Porsche dealer to have the cause
located and corrected.
See "Cautions".
Catalytic Converter
The catalytic converter is an efficient "clean-
up" device built into the exhaust system of
your car to further help reduce pollutants.
Harmful carbon monoxide and hydrocar-
bons in the exhaust gas are chemically
changed into harmless carbon dioxide and
water vapors before they pass to the outside
through the muffler.
Caution: Catalytic converters can overheat
when the engine is not working properly -
for example when spark plugs misfire or the
ignition timing is off (see sticker on the
driver's sun visor).
Therefore do not continue operating your
car if you detect engine misfire or other un-
usual operating conditions.
Continued driving with an overheated
catalytic converter, may damage the con-
verter and cause it to lose its efficiency
in controlling exhaust emissions.
Immediate damage to the catalytic conver-
ter will result if you turn the ignition off while
your car is moving, or if you try to push-
start the car, because under these condi-
tions unburned fuel can reach the catalytic
converter.
Do not park or operate the car in areas
where the hot exhaust system may come
in contact with dry grass, brush, fuel spill
or other flammable material.
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