Appendix 4 - Fluids, lubricants and maintenance data
Grease points
Steering rack 1
Bra
ke pedal 1
Clutch pedal 1
Propshaft 3
Rear drive shafts ` 4
Lower wishbone inner pivot 4
Lower wishbone outer pivot 2
Oils
Engine 20/50
multigrade (Duckham’s or Castrol)
Gearbox EP90
Differential EP90
Fluids
Ant
ifreeze/corrosion inhibitor 50% mixture
Brake fluid DOT 4 universal
Clutch fluid DOT 4 universal
Tyre pressures
Front 24 psi normal, up to 28 psi loaded
Rear 26 psi normal, up to 30 psi loaded
Fuels
The tank holds 14
1
/
2
gallons. Use super unleaded petrol on VSE and EMS rebuilt engines
Wire wheels
Do not use pressure washers to clean spokes and rims as water is driven into the rim holes and initiates corrosion.
Chrome plated wire wheels demand special care. A little WD40 spayed on when exposed to wet weather will help to
maintain their condition.
Adjustable shock absorbers
Always ensure that the settings are evenly balanced side to side. Note that weight distribution is 46% front, 54% rear
with the car unladen.
Fluid Levels
Eng
ine (8.25 Litres of Mineral 20w/50) – If you have received a newly reconditioned engine from Suffolk Sportscars, it
is important to follow to procedure below:
1. The engine will have been test run at the engine builders. They use a running in oil, which is usually drained
prior to delivery due to courier regulations. But, before filling with the recommended 20/50 mineral oil you are
advised to remove the sump drain plug even if no oil registers on the dipstick. This ensures that the engine is
‘dry’ and ready to fill. Refit the sump plug.
2. It is recommended that when filling the engine with oil for the first time, you don’t depend on the dipstick
markings as a ‘definite’ fluid measure. This is because there are a number of different length dipsticks for
different engines. Your engine has not necessarily been mated to the correct dipstick.
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