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Pure EvoIX
04-20-2008, 11:14 PM
I have many questions regarding what needs to be done before/after a track event.Â* I can't seem to find all the info in 1 spot, so I thought I'd compile everything and ask it here.

What do you need to do to maintain the car if you are tracking.Â*
1) Since you change oil/filter every 3k, what happens when you track?Â* Change immediately after?Â* how many miles?Â* What grade is best for tracking in summer? Wont 10W-30 be too thin?
2) Transmission Fluids/Tranny Fluids/Coolant/Other fluid
3) How about 15k/30k/45k/60k servicing....does it get moved up when tracking?
4) Brake Fluid?Â* Bleed prior to event?Â* How about after (safe for street)?Â* How long, until next track event then bleed again?

What needs to be replaced, fluid changed, bled, etc...after or before an event?

Thanks guys.Â* So far I have 12k miles, changed all tranny/transfercase/coolant fluids at 10k ish miles after first event.Â* Done all normal oil changes.Â* And an oil change at 11375miles after 2nd event.Â* Am i good or am I missing something?

Pure EvoIX
04-21-2008, 11:57 AM
BUMP! wheres the love?

earlyapex aka jack ass
04-21-2008, 12:03 PM
I'm anal and change my oil before every event. I also change my trans oil since 6speeds suck arse.

I use 15w redline engine oil for summer events.

I always put a fresh motul bottle through the brake system before a event to freshen everything up.

awdaddict
04-21-2008, 01:39 PM
I thought someone mix it up with 20w-50?

For #4, it depends what type of brake fluid you use. If you use Motul's, it's best to do what Bryan does, new fluids prior to the event.

earlyapex aka jack ass
04-21-2008, 01:50 PM
I thought someone mix it up with 20w-50?

For #4, it depends what type of brake fluid you use. If you use Motul's, it's best to do what Bryan does, new fluids prior to the event.


yea you are right. I do mix 20w-50 redline and 10w redline.

GST Motorsports
04-21-2008, 01:55 PM
We use nothing but Mobil One 15w/50 for our track cars (not Bryan's 50psi pump gas car!)

Great oil, also cures certain strains of VD if applied liberally.

Mike

Pure EvoIX
04-21-2008, 04:54 PM
anyone knows the answer to #2 and #3. Sort of tied together.

MarkSAE
04-21-2008, 05:42 PM
I change my engine oil every 2k miles vs. the normal 3. I bleed my brakes before every event.

You should also add to the list:
- check rotor thickness
- check pad thickness (should have at least more than half left)

I also change my t-case oil every 6k miles and my rear diff oil every 12k.

Since tracking accelerates the wear on parts, I plan on changing my timing belt, accessory belt, balance shaft belt, and water pump at 45k vs. the normal 60k.

I need to change my power steering fluid. I keep forgetting about it.

evo637
04-22-2008, 05:48 PM
-I change my oil/filter before and after each event
-replace my trans/diff oils every 10k
-replace spark plugs every 10k
-bleed brake every 2 events w/ motul
-I've already replaced my timing belt at 50k...I am now at 83k going to do 90k service soon
-coolant every 10-15k

overdrive
04-22-2008, 06:00 PM
You guys have very good info!

I could learn a thing or two from your posts...

whiteizright
08-06-2008, 07:00 PM
Is there a preferred trans oil, and TC/ diff oil? I have diaqueen in my VIII right now and want to make sure im good to go for the driving course i signed up for. Will be switching to 15x-50 mobile 1 for the event then back to stock oil afterwards.

stupidevo
11-03-2008, 11:46 AM
Redline 40WT for summer, 30WT for winter. Replace every two events, about 4 days.
Factory tranny, TC, and diff fluids.
Brake fluid whenever need to be bleeded.