RADICAL SR1 - 2 Running Your Car

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2. RUNNING YOUR CAR
Upon delivery of your new car it is recommended you check the following items:
o If the car has been shipped, be sure to check the toe geometric setup of the front and rear
wheels, it is possible that the securing straps may have been overtightened and pulled the car
out of alignment.
o Make sure the master switch was not
o Check that the driver is comfortable in the car. The seat can be adjusted forwards and
backward by loosening off the 3 bolts either side of the seat. The pedals stops can also be
adjusted. If the pedal adjustment is not enough a short pedal box is available, please contact
your local dealer for more information.
o Remove the fire extinguisher safety pin prior to starting the car.
o Check all fluid levels; coolant, brake, clutch and engine oil. Fluid specifications can be found
on page 29.
o Ensure there is a sufficient amount of fuel in the car. We strongly advise a minimum of 98
RON octane.
Minimum Fuel Octane Rating
RON (Europe)
MON
PON or R+M/2 (USA)
95
87
91
96
88
92
98
90
94
100
91
96
105
95
100
For further information on fuel please contact engines@radicalsportscars.com
To ensure the reliability of your car and engine we would strongly recommend following this
procedure every time you start running your SR1.
Dry cranking - Before starting the car ensure the oiling
engine in neutral, by pressing the starter button for a few seconds before turning the ignition on,
ensure the car is in neutral before doing this. Keep an eye on the dash to check for oil pressure being
displayed.
Warm ing up the car Check the water level, then start the engine and allow it to idle until the
water gets above 80
o
C and the oil has started to warm up. The oil will take longer to heat up than the
water meaning you will need to switch the engine off when water reaches 80
o
C and allow the engine
to rest for a short time whilst the water cools down before running up the engine again to get the oil
up to temperature. Optionally you can use an engine oil pre heater to warm the oil prior to starting
the engine, for more information please contact your local dealer.
Oil Check - When the oil temperature is over 50
o
C raise the RPM to 4,000 for 5 seconds to fully
scavenge the oil, then switch the engine off. Using the dipstick, check the oil level; the oil level should
be in between the minimum and maximum marks of the dipstick. If the car requires oil, it is
recommended to follow the same process of holding the RPM at 4,000 for 5 seconds, to re check the
oil level.