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I have just bought another lot of oil, 0W-40, but, to my horror, I have just discovered that the stuff I was topping up with before that is 15W-50 (albeit a very small amount)
The car's running OK, but are there any 'technicians' out there who can put my mind at rest.
One last question, if I needed to totally change the oil, is it just a case of unscrewing the sump plug, draining the oil, and filling the sump back up?
Thank you, (there should be a chris lock on the bonnet for me!!!)
Chris
The car's running OK, but are there any 'technicians' out there who can put my mind at rest.
One last question, if I needed to totally change the oil, is it just a case of unscrewing the sump plug, draining the oil, and filling the sump back up?
Thank you, (there should be a chris lock on the bonnet for me!!!)
Chris
Now Chris, im not a 'TVR' mechanic and have no experience with them apart from i test drove a t350t once and now i cant stop thinking about them. However, your oil question:
If you were just topping up the oil you should be absolutely fine. I presume no more than 1/2 a litre?
The fact that both oils were synthetic is the key as mineral base and syn dont mix.
To drain the oil it is just a matter of undoing the sump plug and draining it. Also remove the filter and fit a new one. To fill up you must fill the filter ( before fitting
) then top up engine, through rocker cover filler until max mark is reached on dip stick. run up engine and re check oil level. It may need a drop more.
TC
If you were just topping up the oil you should be absolutely fine. I presume no more than 1/2 a litre?
The fact that both oils were synthetic is the key as mineral base and syn dont mix.
To drain the oil it is just a matter of undoing the sump plug and draining it. Also remove the filter and fit a new one. To fill up you must fill the filter ( before fitting
) then top up engine, through rocker cover filler until max mark is reached on dip stick. run up engine and re check oil level. It may need a drop more. TC
Topcat,
I , (and every other owner on here I suspect) love the Tam, no running probs (only self inflicted ones! lol), handles/sounds, accelerates great, and, TBH, I wouldn't swap it now for any other car, I can say that hand on heart!
I think you need to have a test drive in each one Topcat, I personally didn't coose a Tuscan because, from all I've read the Tam is more of a drivers car, a proper sportscar, like your excellent Boxster, the Tusc is more of a GT. I didn't want a T350 because I believe if we spend so much on a sportscar, the roof should come off! (although I am sure the T350 is stiffer because of the inherent strengths of a coupe), so, all in all, the Tam is the best compromise, for me at least. Hope that helps
I , (and every other owner on here I suspect) love the Tam, no running probs (only self inflicted ones! lol), handles/sounds, accelerates great, and, TBH, I wouldn't swap it now for any other car, I can say that hand on heart!
I think you need to have a test drive in each one Topcat, I personally didn't coose a Tuscan because, from all I've read the Tam is more of a drivers car, a proper sportscar, like your excellent Boxster, the Tusc is more of a GT. I didn't want a T350 because I believe if we spend so much on a sportscar, the roof should come off! (although I am sure the T350 is stiffer because of the inherent strengths of a coupe), so, all in all, the Tam is the best compromise, for me at least. Hope that helps
Try the Tam. I am two weeks into ownership (www.tvrblog.com) and its by far one of the best cars I have ever owned! Smiling, if the wind changes direction I will look like the Joker!
mongoose said:
Hi Chris,hows things?As topcat says the oil youve mixed in the qty youve added wont cause any probs,as long as there both fully synthetic(mobil 1?).If you really want to drain the oil then its on the faq's in the tuscan forum.Cheers,Mike. p.s.-any news on the date for the chinese
Hi buddy
Cheers for the advice, the oil is Mobil One, someone today told me the only difference in the oil would be telling only in extreme weather, so I think it'll be ok, I must stop worrying too much!! lol Chan is sorting out the Chinese now, for next W/E, so we'll give you a bell in the next day or so
, Right, off now to finish washing the Tam
(break in the weather!)
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