Checking the oil with a dry sump system
Discussion
Whilst out for a blast the other day I noticed the oil pressure fluctuating from practically zero up to fine and dandy , seemingly even whilst on a steady throttle. Now obviously I suspect something to be up with the guage side of things , however I had beeter check the oil, so am I right in saying that it needs to be wormed up (run round the block) turned off and Immediately undo the pump lid thing to check the level? The car by the way is a SLR if that helps.....
It seems unlikely to be a shortage as there is some seeping out from the lid of the pump still . Not a great amount but enough to notice. All advice , as always , would be gratefully received.
It seems unlikely to be a shortage as there is some seeping out from the lid of the pump still . Not a great amount but enough to notice. All advice , as always , would be gratefully received.
Well - I checked the oil and it seems fine - although I still reckon that there is room for error whilst running round turning it off, pulling out dip sticks etc . And the plastic end seems to repel oil so it all seems very random, and the oil doesnt seem to stick to the stick on all sides etc etc etc but it seems to be ok!
So its time to check the earth and connections ! So thanks for the help lads!
By the way - if it can chuck it out , what is the risk of over filling anyway ?
So its time to check the earth and connections ! So thanks for the help lads!
By the way - if it can chuck it out , what is the risk of over filling anyway ?
With the weight of numbers behind it I will indeed try that approach. It has done about 2000 miles since it was topped up professionally , so it sounds like thats the answer. I'll bung in a litre and see what happens !!!!
Whilst on the subject - is it gospel that you use the Caterham stuff in them or is that not necessary ?
Blimey - dont I have a lot of questions about oil. Must get out more....
Whilst on the subject - is it gospel that you use the Caterham stuff in them or is that not necessary ?
Blimey - dont I have a lot of questions about oil. Must get out more....
Well I have put in about a litre , just got in from doing about a 200 mile blat - and it doesnt seem to have chucked much out at all so it must of needed it . However - I noticed the gauge was still doing its funky stuff , so maybe a slight problem there. I thought that thy didnt drink much, funny that , still it obviously need some - so many thanks for everyones help.
You know - 200 odd miles , in the murkey weather, all round the south, and I didnt see another Cat anywhere. Plus I bet nobody saw me ! But I bet you cant say this - I saw a new Europa on the road ! Must be about as rare as saying you saw a City Rover .......
You know - 200 odd miles , in the murkey weather, all round the south, and I didnt see another Cat anywhere. Plus I bet nobody saw me ! But I bet you cant say this - I saw a new Europa on the road ! Must be about as rare as saying you saw a City Rover .......
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