Sandy Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Just brought one yesterday (factory built and completely standard) and wondered if anyone could advise; What is the capacity of the fuel tank? What is the oil capacity (Its dry sumped)? How much oil will take the dipstick tell tale from min to max? Should the oil level be checked immediately after switching the engine off? What RPM should the car idle at? Thanks in advance Sandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Team Shaun_E Posted October 9, 2006 Support Team Share Posted October 9, 2006 Fuel tank is something over 30 litres - can't remember exactly. If it's the Caterham dry sump system with the tank in the bellhousing then oil capacity is about 4.5 litres. Not sure what the difference between min and max is but it's not massive - maybe 1/2 litre? Yes the oil should be checked immediately after switching off. Take a look in 7FAQ - more specifically here - for more details. Yellow SL #32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberts Wallet Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 I reckon you got about 4.5 ltrs over the front of you car yesterday morning when my sump went 😬 Gareth Blue and Carbon 6 Speed Supersport with new wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheds Moderator Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 I agree with Shaun E except the sump capacity - it could be as much as 5.5-6L. Tanks vary, there is more than 1 Caterham bellhousing tank and mine is bigger than any 4.5L if you empty it properly first. You'll have to measure yours in order rto find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Posted October 9, 2006 Author Share Posted October 9, 2006 Cheers guys, What about idle RPM, mine is about 1350rpm is this about right? Driving back yesterday over the Welsh mountains on ACB10's was a challenge, especially when Gareths car let go of its oil! My screen got sprayed so I couldnt see and the steering went VERY light as I hit the sheen of oil on the road. No other harm done though apart from 3 hours in the mountains waiting for recovery Sandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davef Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 1350 RPM seems high. My R400 is set to 1000 RPM. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted October 9, 2006 Leadership Team Share Posted October 9, 2006 Sandy - would this new SLR happen to be black & carbon? Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Posted October 9, 2006 Author Share Posted October 9, 2006 Stu, That would be the one Sandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted October 9, 2006 Leadership Team Share Posted October 9, 2006 Nice and complete and standard, IIRC just in need of a little TLC Did J take his no.plate off or have you got that as well? Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannylt Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 ACB10's on welsh mountains!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Posted October 9, 2006 Author Share Posted October 9, 2006 Stu, Plate is on it for now but J will change it over when he gets a buyer. Danny, ACB10s were certainly 'lively' but luckily I had been in a car with them prior to driving yesterday - Otherwise I would have been convinced there was something wrong with the car! Will get them swapped over for some R888s ASAP I plan selling the 2 nearly new fronts and 2 rears on the markers. Wot would be a reasonable price to ask? Sandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannylt Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Not really sure what they're worth I'm afraid. Even on the markers they're good on track for quite a bit - they grip until canvas. Keep them for a track day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLR69 Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Sandy, Having bought an SLR three weeks ago I have already looked into some of your questions. The handbook states: SLR (dry sump) - 6 litres. Difference on dipstick between min & max - 1/2 a litre. The engine oil should be at 80 deg's and checked within a minute of stopping the engine. If it is not checked within this time it will give a false reading as oil may have drained back into the engine. If the oil is not checked within a minute, the engine should be restarted and the procedure started again. If you overfill with oil, the excess oil should vent into the oil catch tank so as to find it's level. Simon Lambert (Caterham After Sales Manager) advised me that it is not unusual for an SLR to use 1 litre of oil per 1,000 miles, so it is important to check the oil level regularly, albeit we all do that as a matter of habit anyway don't we ! Stuart Kawasaki Green & Carbon SLR No 69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernBanana Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 The ACB10s do not *necesarily* grip until the canvas. Was at Combe this weekend, and after having the Avon truck change mine (due to lack of grip - despite being a way off the wear bars), they said the tyres were knackered and would not 'come back to life'. Just because the tyre has tread, do not assume it still has grip. If you want to be certain of grip, you need fresh tyres. Buying 2nd hand tyres is false economy. If you are doing trackdays, maybe OK, but for racing you're best to stump up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannylt Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Nobody was suggesting racing on knackered old rubber - I said "track day", but worn ACB10s are still grippy *relatively* and always progressive. I have used many part worns for airfield mayhem and they all seem pretty consistent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernBanana Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Sorry, Danny, I wasn't digressing on to racing, but trying to illustrate that even a 'grippy' tyre such as an ACB10 may not actually be all that grippy, even though the remaining tread depth may indicate otherwise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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