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02-26-2022, 12:26 AM | #1 |
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topping off oil for track days?
i'm new here, but i did look around for an answer before starting a thread. I have seen some concerns about oil starvation (especially when using stickier tires). I really hate destroying street tires in a day or so at the track so i am looking at Advan AO52s, NT01, Pilot Sport Cup2s. But then it makese me slightly worried about this theoretical risk.
So, are you guys topping off throughout the day or just at the beginning of the weekend? seeing much consumption? i'm not used to checking oil all that often but i guess i'll make that part of my routine between session. Thanks so much and really looking forward to getting this thing out on the track! Matt Last edited by evanescent03; 02-26-2022 at 12:39 AM. |
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If it's foamy when hot it's too high. I've yet to own a car that an extra 1/4 qt caused an issue. Usually from "L" to "H" is 1 qt. If you're 3/4 to the "H" then add 1/4 qt. No need to overthink this.
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02-26-2022, 01:08 AM | #3 |
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do you find yourself adding throughout a weekend? and yeah - probably just paranoid but figured i'd ask to see how neurotic other people are about it ... normally i make sure the car is safe and then just send it so good to hear.
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Oil starvation has more to do with pumping efficiency and flow rather than simply oil level. This is why many feel a full fledged air-radiator oil cooler is important for tracking on 1st gen cars. It helps keep the oil temperature at a range where the viscosity isn't too thin, which could lead to low engine oil pressure (which indicates poor pumping and lubrication). Just keep it within the full and min lines on the dipstick, and you've done your part as far as having enough oil capacity My engine happens to be a typical leaky Subaru engine, so I tend to keep my oil level at about 1/2 on the dipstick when I track. I find that if I fill up to full for a track day, the engine will lose 1/4 to a 1/2 quart right after the track day before stabilizing. Therefore, that's about the expectation you should have for oil consumption after a track day. Just keep your eye on it; it's not going to lose a whole quart out of no where in the middle of a track day (unless you whack the oil pan or blow a hole in your block) The actual criteria that Subaru/Toyota use for oil loss before indication of an issue is pretty generous. It's something like 1qt per 3000 mi of normal driving. |
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Have you looked at GT Radial SX2s? 260 tw, ~1 G grip, don't fall apart on track during 20+ minute sessions. |
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Appreciate the feedback! I haven’t put much thought into any of this before … just used the recommended “track” oil and I’ve never had issues with consumption or anything. Pretty fortunate but I know ignorance is bliss sometime. Which can be bad … or blissful haha
I’ll probably stay away from the NASCAR tracks as part of my mitigation strategy and make sure I use appropriate oil weights. Quote:
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Well I’ve read a bit about tires and you know how it goes, read four glowing reviews and the hear about someone who had a tire chunk apart or something after “normal track use and would never recommend them” (was leaning towards Azenis 660 before seeing some pretty negative reviews including photos). So figured I’d go with something that seemed really track proven … I may do pilot sport cup 2s but I’ll take a look at the SX2s also. I’m well aware of the fact that negative reviews are over represented compared to favorable reviews so I’ll probably just pick something available and go for it.
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I have never had oil consumption on this car, I run it at the full mark.
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That said, I went with some pilot sport cup 2s this time… discount tire’s site was geeking out so I gave up on the advans and bought these from … Costco |
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Thanks for the input .. pumped to try this thing out! Might try to head to road Atlanta in a few weekends .. if not then MidO and NCM in April |
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RS4's are the best non-competitive track tires. They're cheap and last for a long time while being fast enough to use at the track. It isn't uncommon to get 20days out of a set of RS4's (or even more if you don't mind running them after they're heat cycled).
Fill oil to the full line, replace as needed throughout the day. If you have to add more than a quart, find out why. |
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