111r and Oil

[bing]

Hello folks!!!

What is the deal with topping up the engine oil in a 111r, in my last car a Type-R (not a civic by the way) it was recommended in the manual that you topped up the oil every 600miles or so, the amount you topped up would depend on your driving style, I.e. the more you stayed in 'the zone' the more oil you'd need. Is there a similar guide for the 111r or is it simply a case of checking it on a regular basis. The older vtecs (mine was a 2000) were known to drink oil if revved hard are the Toyota engines similar???

I can't seem to find any info in manual!!!

PS whilst I'm at it regarding wheel balancing can any tyre place do this or do I need to take it to a specialist, I have a kwik-fit numpty place near me but am a bit reluctant to take it there!!!

thanks guys!!!!

[nwtony]

bing said:

Hello folks!!! What is the deal with topping up the engine oil in a 111r, in my last car a Type-R (not a civic by the way) it was recommended in the manual that you topped up the oil every 600miles or so, the amount you topped up would depend on your driving style, I.e. the more you stayed in 'the zone' the more oil you'd need. Is there a similar guide for the 111r or is it simply a case of checking it on a regular basis. The older vtecs (mine was a 2000) were known to drink oil if revved hard are the Toyota engines similar??? I can't seem to find any info in manual!!! PS whilst I'm at it regarding wheel balancing can any tyre place do this or do I need to take it to a specialist, I have a kwik-fit numpty place near me but am a bit reluctant to take it there!!! thanks guys!!!!

I think the manual will tell you to check it regularly and to top up as required

I'm not sure on the 111r as I have the standard S2 but jacking points are a concern on the Elise. I need some tyre work doing and I'm reluctant to take it to one the high street places.

[s works]

Re: Oil, as per any car. Check weekly and top up as required. One of the 111R boys will be along in a minute to tell you how often you'll need to do this... my bet, rarely.

Re: Wheel balancing. It can be done anywhere, just read the manual for the jacking points and get underneath it yourself to locate them. There are coloured stickers in the right places to show where to mount the jack. In many cases most trolley jacks won't fit under the sill, in which case get them to back it up onto a plank of wood or a rubber mallet in order to lift the car sufficiently. I always ask them to use some sort of spacer between the car and jack (piece of wood) so in case the jack moves, or something happens it doesn't slip and pierce the sills... these are a complete bastard to repair and VERY easy to puncture with a jack if not positioned correctly under the jacking point.

[Grinzzz]

bing said:

What is the deal with topping up the engine oil in a 111r

Well I'm at 3000 miles so far (too many milk runs) and I've been checking oil etc twice a week. So far, other than the service at 1000 miles, the oil hasn't needed to be touched....which is nice.
I don't spend all my time above 6k rpm but it gets a good minute or two up there every day.