small bit of oil on the garage floor
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Going to pop into the dealer saturday but I have a question so I can educate myself. I always check the oil in the garage. Could it be coming of the dip stick as I pull it out? Obviously with the huge amount of heat and trying to stop yourself from frying its quite hard to check it so I tend to always feel shacky!
Also so I can continue learning where are the obvious places to check. I had a quick look underneath and could see nothing obvious!
Also so I can continue learning where are the obvious places to check. I had a quick look underneath and could see nothing obvious!
I often get a very small oil deposit on the garage floor not far from the nearside front wheel. The factory has checked this a couple of times but found nothing of any consequence. The amount that leaks out doesn't affect the reservoir level at all - after 9000 miles she still uses very little oil.
If your symptoms are similar, don't worry about it!
Julian
If your symptoms are similar, don't worry about it!
Julian
maddog-uk said:
I always check the oil in the garage. Could it be coming of the dip stick as I pull it out?
Sorry if I'm asking a stupid q, but how exactly does everyone check their oil?
I am checking asap after stopping, unscrew the dipstick, wipe it, screw it back up again, then have a look - I rarely get an obviously clear coating of oil all round the dipstick like on any other dipstick I've ever used, just a few odd smears!
Dream Machines told me these engines tend to seep some oil, and not to worry if see any on garage floor!
The way I was tought to check it was, wait until you have done a fairly long drive or at least a 20 minute warm up one. Pull into somewhere flat. The with your humble assistant do the following:
1) Get 2 cloths at the ready and bonnet open
2) Get the assistant ready with there hand on the keys
3) Make sure the bonnet is open and the engine is running
4) Place can / bottle of water alongside you to revive yourself
5) Remove glasses
6) place one hand on speed six block with hand protected by cloth, and reach across to dipstick with cloth to undo that.
7) shout engine off
8) unscrew and remove and wipe dipstick
9) Replace dipstick and full tighten
10) Restart engine (humbe assitant does this bit)
11) allow to run for about 1 minute
12) Revive yourself with water and get ready and in position again
13) Place hand on dipstick and other hand on engine block
14) Shout engine off
15) unscrew cap quickly and read dipstick.
The dealer actually taught me to do this, including going for the drive. I was very impressed. They even showed how to hold the cloths and exactly how to do it.
My thought is as I unscrew it I may be dropping oil. In our road the only flat ground is the garage.
>> Edited by maddog-uk on Thursday 5th August 14:37
1) Get 2 cloths at the ready and bonnet open
2) Get the assistant ready with there hand on the keys
3) Make sure the bonnet is open and the engine is running
4) Place can / bottle of water alongside you to revive yourself
5) Remove glasses
6) place one hand on speed six block with hand protected by cloth, and reach across to dipstick with cloth to undo that.
7) shout engine off
8) unscrew and remove and wipe dipstick
9) Replace dipstick and full tighten
10) Restart engine (humbe assitant does this bit)
11) allow to run for about 1 minute
12) Revive yourself with water and get ready and in position again
13) Place hand on dipstick and other hand on engine block
14) Shout engine off
15) unscrew cap quickly and read dipstick.
The dealer actually taught me to do this, including going for the drive. I was very impressed. They even showed how to hold the cloths and exactly how to do it.
My thought is as I unscrew it I may be dropping oil. In our road the only flat ground is the garage.
>> Edited by maddog-uk on Thursday 5th August 14:37
Rich... (Griff owner) I use 2 cloths in the same way, but don't stop/start the engine. After a journey I put the car in the garage straight away, open the bonnet, then turn the engine off and walk around the passenger side picking 2 rags up along the way and dothe dirty deed.
Why couldn't they have made the oil filler the other side of the tank so you could dip your stick through the gap which widens at the front when you lift the bonnet ...
As for the water expansion tank. I'm tall and it's still a stretch. I feel for any shortarses (ooer).
At least I can see the screenwash level - a step forward on the older Chim/Griffs where this information was top secret.
Why couldn't they have made the oil filler the other side of the tank so you could dip your stick through the gap which widens at the front when you lift the bonnet ...
As for the water expansion tank. I'm tall and it's still a stretch. I feel for any shortarses (ooer).
At least I can see the screenwash level - a step forward on the older Chim/Griffs where this information was top secret.
maddog-uk said:
As for the water expansion tank. I'm tall and it's still a stretch. I feel for any shortarses (ooer).
You should try being 5ft 4 then! I have found the solution! Get a chopstick and label it up accordingly and then dip it in and out!
Even so, you still have to reach the bl00dy thing! I use a wooden spoon liberated from the kitchen.
Los Angeles said:
Could be from the power steering - a cheap and easy fix if it is, and another indication of the build quality that undermines TVR. Oil on the garage floor could be interpretated as "part of the TVR experience" were it not for the fact that the Porsche Boxster had a similar irritating habit, the engine conveniently sealed to enforce dealer servicing.
Good point. How do I check the fluid for that (powersteering)? Anyone know?
maddog-uk said:
The dealer actually taught me to do this, including going for the drive. I was very impressed. They even showed how to hold the cloths and exactly how to do it.
But for any dry-sump virgins watching (I've got 2 ...err dry sumps that is) you really don't need to do this at home, just pop bonnet before turning engine off, with cloth (or gardening glove) at the ready. Oil takes a little while to start siphoning back to engine.
maddog-uk said:
Could be from the power steering - a cheap and easy fix if it is, and another indication of the build quality that undermines TVR. Oil on the garage floor could be interpretated as "part of the TVR experience" were it not for the fact that the Porsche Boxster had a similar irritating habit, the engine conveniently sealed to enforce dealer servicing.
Good point. How do I check the fluid for that (powersteering)? Anyone know?
Dunno. I thought it was electic power steering on these cars hence no whining from a complaining motor when you give the car some lock in a carpark.
spenny said:
Probably a small oil leak. wouldnt worry about it too much if its only dribbling a bit, but get dealer to look at in not too distant future...
Is it on the drivers side? Could be oil leaking oil pressure sensor - I'm now on my third one.
Took it into the TVR Centre in Barnet. 100% its the pressure sensor. So a new one will be ordered.Bought some spare oil just in case!
regards
Simon
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