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is it a good idea to overfill the transmission fluid just slightly for track days?
As 4agte said, keep your own fluids up too. Much overlooked, but much needed.
is it a good idea to overfill the transmission fluid just slightly for track days?
overfill nothing..
just check ur engine oil and other fluids after each session...
there is a reason that you only fill things up to full not to overfullOriginally Posted by chris86
No. In some vee engines it's a good idea to overfill the engine oil and with live axle cars (eg hachi) it's a good idea to overfill the diff oil, but generally for normal cars it's not a good idea. And not for the trans either.
True but something is better than nothing and I guess thats why Cams puts it down as one of there mandatory regulations for motor sport
Yes but you might end up lifting the bonnet, getting 3rd degree burns to your body, then realise that the extinguisher does nussinkTrue but something is better than nothing and I guess thats why Cams puts it down as one of there mandatory regulations for motor sportin which case you will feel a little cheated I'll wager
In case of fire....RUN.
i always like to run a little extra engine oil......have it right at the top of the full range on the dipstick. If you dont have a big sump or baffles it will help prevent mid corner oil starvation. Likewise, with a turbo car i'd like to keep fuel above 1/3 tank to prevent fuel surge.
this thread is VERY informative... thanks god i joined this forum!
same here.
especially on semi slicks in big G corners.
another couple of points....
on track the two gauges to look at are water temperature (all cars have them) and oil pressure (only some cars do). Failing that you will have an engine/oil warning light. Keep your eye on these.
to start with 4-5 laps of WP at a time are good........come in check things out and then head back out.
A couple of tricks re water temp.....
1. you can run your heater at full - the heater works by drawing heat from the coolant. At the very least this will slow down the over heating process, depends on the car as to how effective this is, but it does work.
2. If you are following a car/s closely this interupts the airflow into the intercooler/radiator. You will run cooler with clean air - so get around them or give them half a lap.....its surprising how quick temps can come down if you get clean air in and stay out of the throttle.
Strange. I've never seen my water temp gauge move higher than normal, and my oil temp has never gone over 90'C. Even if I sit on 7,000rpm for nearly all of a 20 minute session. Interesting that stock cars should overheat, mine's nothing like stock, I'm running an undersized radiator, a massive FMIC, two transmission coolers, air-con condensor and no oil cooler. But the tips above are good
Also, don't put your handbrake on when you're in the pits and try to keep your foot off the brake while stopped after a session. I warped my rotors nicely after doing this. Keep making sure your wheel nuts are tight and don't over-inflate your tyres.
Last edited by llama_au; 25-03-08 at 11:00 PM.
ahhh yes, this is one is a classic.....easy to forget though!
Yeah I forgot after I'd specifically been told not to. I learnt though
haha yes im glad i was told about this one early on!!Yeah I forgot after I'd specifically been told not to. I learnt though
I like to remove my back seats simply because i can fit a full set of semis in there
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