Engine Oil Dipstick; Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir - TVR Tuscan Owner's Handbook Manual

Routine Maintenance
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Engine Oil Dipstick

The dipstick on your TVR Tuscan is attached to the cap of the oil tank. (D). Due to
the nature of the Speed Six's design, the engine will normally use a small amount
of oil. We therefore recommend that the oil level is checked on a daily basis. The
oil should always be checked on level ground with the engine switched off. To
remove, unscrew the cap (D) in an anti clockwise direction. Pull the dipstick out
and wipe clean to ensure a true reading. Re-insert the dipstick and remove once
again. The level of oil should read between the min and max marks on the dipstick.
Top up with TVR recommended oil (see page 59) if required.
Please note: The oil level should only be checked at operating
temperature, immediately after stopping the vehicle. Over filling may
cause oil wastage. Running the car with an oil level below the minimum
mark could result in considerable damage to the engine. It is important
that, once the oil has been checked, the dipstick is securely replaced to
avoid oil leakage.
For track Days the oil level should be topped up to the Max mark on the dipstick
and an eye should be kept on your oil pressure which should not fall below 35
psi @ 2000rpm.
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Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir

E
A universal Clutch/Brake fluid reservoir has been fitted to your Tuscan. This
combined reservoir feeds both the Brake and Clutch systems with fluid. The
reservoir is situated in the drivers footwell behind the pedals.(E) The brake system
warning light should illuminate if the fluid level falls below the minimum level but
the reservoir can also be checked visually if desired. A loss of fluid will only occur
due to a leak from either the clutch or brake system.
Please note: If the brake system warning light illuminates at any time
other than when the handbrake is applied please consult your dealer.
Check that the fluid level is up to the MAX line on the reservoir. Only top
up with TVR recommended fluid (see page 59).
A fluid leak from the clutch system will be indicated by :-
(A) A reduction of effort required to depress the clutch pedal.
(B) Impossible gear selection- unable to disengage the clutch
when the pedal is depressed.
Due to the reservoir design a clutch fluid leak will not result in brake
system failure. TVR recommend that any work carried out on the brake
system is completed by an authorised TVR dealer.
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