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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 tracking 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
38.
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 SR3:
Dr y cr a n k in g -
in
neutral, by pressing the starter button for a few seconds before turning the ignition on. Keep an eye on the
dash to check for oil pressure being displayed.
Wa r m in g u p t h e ca r - 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 our stores department.
Oil Ch eck - 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.