Discussion
1) Now my car has just had its eighth service, what's the best way to extend the length of the service book?
2) Checking the oil on a V8V: - after you do the 20 sec warm up and 20 sec rest, you then unscrew the dipstick to wipe it clean. When you actually take the oil measure, do you reinsert the stick and lift up again without screwing it in? Or do you have to screw it all the way in then unscrew again to take the measure?
Many thanks,
2) Checking the oil on a V8V: - after you do the 20 sec warm up and 20 sec rest, you then unscrew the dipstick to wipe it clean. When you actually take the oil measure, do you reinsert the stick and lift up again without screwing it in? Or do you have to screw it all the way in then unscrew again to take the measure?
Many thanks,
Yep 20-30 secs at 1800-2000 revs, turn off the engine, obviously. Wait a further 30 secs and unscrew the dipstick. Wipe the dipstick clean and screw in the dipstick. Unscrew the dipstick again and then take the reading from the stick. If its low, top up and repeat.
If you take it the first time you unscrew the dipstick you will get a false reading as the oil has come up the pipe and marks the stick anywhere it reaches.
If you take it the first time you unscrew the dipstick you will get a false reading as the oil has come up the pipe and marks the stick anywhere it reaches.
BravoV8V said:
mikey k said:
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AM advise that you check the oil level whilst the engine is cold. "Oil will expand when hot. For an accurate indication, check the engine oil level when the engine is cold."
Different question I have a couple of Runway blasts coming up 1 at Bruntingthorpe the other at Dunsfold. I have a standard Vantage S with ASM11 car has done 10 K miles
My question is can I hold the car on the Brake rev to 2,3,or 4 rpm and the release the brake or will I booger the clutch.thanks
My question is can I hold the car on the Brake rev to 2,3,or 4 rpm and the release the brake or will I booger the clutch.thanks
Stevejay said:
Different question I have a couple of Runway blasts coming up 1 at Bruntingthorpe the other at Dunsfold. I have a standard Vantage S with ASM11 car has done 10 K miles
My question is can I hold the car on the Brake rev to 2,3,or 4 rpm and the release the brake or will I booger the clutch.thanks
I wouldn'tMy question is can I hold the car on the Brake rev to 2,3,or 4 rpm and the release the brake or will I booger the clutch.thanks
The way ASM works is to test and establish the kiss point and bite point of the clutch each time the car is started
Letting it bite, putting load on the clutch/drive train and holding it on the brakes is not going to end well!
I'd also suggest sticking DSC in to track mode (hold DSC button for >5 seconds until message comes up) that will allow you a bit of movement before DSC tries to gather it back in with the rear brakes
Spinning the wheels by applying too much power off the line is not the fastest way to accelerate anyway. You need to apply enough power to just start the wheels to brake loose and using the traction control is probably the best way unless you are more deft with your foot than the car is at being oversafe on the traction control.
Most of the time saved on a quarter mile is made in the first 60 feet, so practice makes perfect, but also toasts the clutch. Unless the prize is worth the cost, just floor it using the traction control in track mode and save your clutch.
Most of the time saved on a quarter mile is made in the first 60 feet, so practice makes perfect, but also toasts the clutch. Unless the prize is worth the cost, just floor it using the traction control in track mode and save your clutch.
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