A couple of questions from a new owner...

[Andy1912]

Hello

I recently bought a Caterham Roadsport with a fairly new R400 engine, this is it here: http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/c...

I wonder if anyone might be able to answer a couple of questions I have?

1. I bought some oil today and simply bought what the previous owner, Joe, used which was 5W-40. I noticed some 0W-40 with an indication this would be especially good for cold starts. I live in Aberdeen and it's going to start getting pretty cold soon so I was wondering if I would be wise to buy this next time? (I plan to use the car everyday no matter what the weather.)

2. Is there any way that I can treat the underside of the clams to try to limit the probability of damage from stones and so on?

Any other top tips for using the car everyday would be great....

Thanks

Andy

[Andy1912]

Thanks for that. It had the 13" wheels on it when I bought it as it happens (the others are 16" not 14"). The tyres are Hankook Optimo Sport 185/60R13 80H. Should I be looking for something else for the winter?

Thanks again

Andy

[Andy1912]

ghibbett said:

Andy1912 said:

2. Is there any way that I can treat the underside of the clams to try to limit the probability of damage from stones and so on?

I've not used it, but I would imagine something like this would do the job: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0066GXQKS/ref=wl_it_dp...

Cheers. I see that Halfords have something similar too. Seems fairly straightforward....

[Andy1912]

OK thanks. Would be great if anyone knew if my current tyres on the 13" wheels are good for the winter or not. I can't find any information on the web.

Thanks again

Andy

[Andy1912]

Thanks again, all.

I have come across yokohama A021 tyres which seem to be well thought of re: wet weather performance. George Polly has them in 185/70/13 for £50 which seems very good. These would be a touch taller than my current ones but the 60s are quite a bit more expensive + the extra height may be a good thing because Aberdeen City council have stuck large speed bumps everywhere....

Does this seem a good idea?

I had a great drive along the coast this week but I just don't feel confident in the wet despite the fact that I am being very sensible at the moment.....

Cheers

Andy

[Andy1912]

Thanks everyone. I have A021s and wunderseal being delivered to my local garage tomorrow.

All the best

Andy