Mk III Owners Manual Third Edition - Second Strike

marks on the dip stick. Top up with the recommended oil ifrequired.The oil level should be checked at operating temperature,immediately after stopping the vehicle while parked on levelground. The dip stick must be securely replaced to avoid oilleakage.Check the oil every fuel fill up. High performance engines can useas much as a quart of oil every 500 miles by design.Filling Engine OilPark the car on level ground and turn off the engine. The engine oilfiller cap is typically located on top of the left hand side enginetappet cover. To remove, simply pull upward.Oil Usage Notes1) Running the car with an oil level above the maximum maycause oil wastage.2) Running the car with an oil level below the minimum couldcause considerable damage to the engine.3) The engine oil should be changed before and after every trackevent.4) For track event usage the oil should be topped up to themaximum mark. Monitor the oil level throughout the day andtop off as needed.5) Use a high quality, high flow oil filter and change with everyoil change.Transmission FluidThe transmission fluid specifications depend on the transmissioninstalled. Your transmission provider should provide the oil changespecifications.Fluid capacity: __________ quartsFluid type: ______________________Fluid change intervalBreak in: __________ milesRoutine: __________ milesPage 75