Checking oil levels - Best way?
Discussion
James here:
The speed six is a bit picky when you can check the oil.
It must be done when the engine is upto normal temp including the oil. Allow the engine to idle for a while thus the levels can settle. Stop the engine and measure the level then. Do not let it stand for long or the oil drains back from the reservoir into the 'dry' sump and will give you an incorrect reading.
If you get an unexpected reading, start the engine and let it idle for a while and check it again to ensure it is correct.
In the T350c to put more oil in from a gallon container I keep an old beer bottle in the back, fill with oil then you can easily invert into the reservoir depositing 275ml of oil into the reservoir.
BEWARE THE ENGINE IS V. HOT AND YOU MUST USE THE SUPPLIED GLOVES IN THE TOOL BOX OR GARDEN GLOVES ETC.
Have fun, expect to use 0.5-1.0l per 1000miles although 1.5l is not unknown but slightly excessive.
The speed six is a bit picky when you can check the oil.
It must be done when the engine is upto normal temp including the oil. Allow the engine to idle for a while thus the levels can settle. Stop the engine and measure the level then. Do not let it stand for long or the oil drains back from the reservoir into the 'dry' sump and will give you an incorrect reading.
If you get an unexpected reading, start the engine and let it idle for a while and check it again to ensure it is correct.
In the T350c to put more oil in from a gallon container I keep an old beer bottle in the back, fill with oil then you can easily invert into the reservoir depositing 275ml of oil into the reservoir.
BEWARE THE ENGINE IS V. HOT AND YOU MUST USE THE SUPPLIED GLOVES IN THE TOOL BOX OR GARDEN GLOVES ETC.
Have fun, expect to use 0.5-1.0l per 1000miles although 1.5l is not unknown but slightly excessive.
Thanks James - that's really useful. It does, however, lead onto another question - where's the flippin' toolbox?!!! I'm the sort of bloke who reads handbooks through before trying to make things work and I don't recall one being mentioned and have not stumbled across one either. Any clues?
Upto now, I have used the garden gloves method but suddenly I'm feeling very stupid!
Snakes
>> Edited by Snakes on Monday 12th January 22:08
Upto now, I have used the garden gloves method but suddenly I'm feeling very stupid!
Snakes
>> Edited by Snakes on Monday 12th January 22:08
TVR have stopped putting a tool kit in now. I had one in my Tamora, but there wasnt one in the T350 (Nov02), was told that they are no longer supplying them.
Would have kept the one from the Tamora if I had known.
I use garden gloves, and make sure that you have a long sleeve shirt or Jumper on. catching your arm on the corner of the engine when hot dosent bear thinking about.
The dealers told me to check when hot, and after switching the engine off, leave for about half a minute, then take a reading.
Seems to give a consistant reading each time.
Would have kept the one from the Tamora if I had known.
I use garden gloves, and make sure that you have a long sleeve shirt or Jumper on. catching your arm on the corner of the engine when hot dosent bear thinking about.
The dealers told me to check when hot, and after switching the engine off, leave for about half a minute, then take a reading.
Seems to give a consistant reading each time.
neil.b said:
I was told "They don't come with tool boxes"...
I insisted they should and dealer was kind enough to nick one out of a Tuscan for me. Cute little kits
Bizarre policy though - can't imagine a mainstream marque could get away with it
I was told they dont come with one too..... and there was no chance of getting hold of one..!
I too have the toolkit,, but am at a loss to know what the hell that tool that looks like a tong is for, the longish tool with the forked ends!!
Checking the oil whilst the engine's still very hot is a bloody nightmare!!! have to put almost your whole body over the engine to get to the darn dipstick!! kentucky fried Chris is the result lol
Checking the oil whilst the engine's still very hot is a bloody nightmare!!! have to put almost your whole body over the engine to get to the darn dipstick!! kentucky fried Chris is the result lol
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