Maintenance Schedule for Track Driven Evos
#1
Maintenance Schedule for Track Driven Evos
Curious what the track guys are doing in terms of maintenance for:
Engine Oil:
Coolant:
Trans Fluid:
Tcase Fluid:
Rear Diff Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Clutch line:
ACD Fluid:
PS Fluid:
Anything else I'm forgetting? Please specify built/stock/turbo, 5 or 6spd, any other relevant items, driven to track or trailer, and intervals in terms of track hours
Engine Oil:
Coolant:
Trans Fluid:
Tcase Fluid:
Rear Diff Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Clutch line:
ACD Fluid:
PS Fluid:
Anything else I'm forgetting? Please specify built/stock/turbo, 5 or 6spd, any other relevant items, driven to track or trailer, and intervals in terms of track hours
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Engine Oil: before and after each track day
Coolant: every 2yrs.
Trans Fluid: before every track event
Tcase Fluid: before every track event
Rear Diff Fluid: before every track event
Brake Fluid: quick bleed before every event, full flush annually.
Clutch line: flush annually
ACD Fluid: this doesn't get changed. The fluid doesn't really do any work.
PS Fluid: annually
Blinker fluid: bi-annually
I also change the air in my tires before every track event.
#3
I do 3-4 track days per year, car is trailered to the track. I also drive it on the street, usually about 8-10k miles/yr.
Engine Oil: before and after each track day
Coolant: every 2yrs.
Trans Fluid: before every track event
Tcase Fluid: before every track event
Rear Diff Fluid: before every track event
Brake Fluid: quick bleed before every event, full flush annually.
Clutch line: flush annually
ACD Fluid: this doesn't get changed. The fluid doesn't really do any work.
PS Fluid: annually
Blinker fluid: bi-annually
I also change the air in my tires before every track event.
Engine Oil: before and after each track day
Coolant: every 2yrs.
Trans Fluid: before every track event
Tcase Fluid: before every track event
Rear Diff Fluid: before every track event
Brake Fluid: quick bleed before every event, full flush annually.
Clutch line: flush annually
ACD Fluid: this doesn't get changed. The fluid doesn't really do any work.
PS Fluid: annually
Blinker fluid: bi-annually
I also change the air in my tires before every track event.
#4
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I have a lot of money wrapped up in a built drivetrain. Fluid is cheap.
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Oil: Usually after every 3rd track day, actually am due after this next one and plan to send to blackstone to see how it's doing
Coolant: Every time the engine is apart lol. But really, every year as I run water w/wetter in the summer and drain it out in the winter
Driveline fluids: annually, quality fluids don't need to be changed that often unless you're doing 30+ minute wheel to wheel races
Brake fluid: bled before every track day, flushed at the beginning of the season, clutch as well
PS fluid: I actually have yet to change this and probably should, annually is probably a safe bet though. Most guys who cook PS fluid are guys who run autox without a sufficient cooler (not an issue I've seen with evos)
Built bottom end, stock 5 speed, driven to and from the track but that's changing once I get a truck and trailer.
Coolant: Every time the engine is apart lol. But really, every year as I run water w/wetter in the summer and drain it out in the winter
Driveline fluids: annually, quality fluids don't need to be changed that often unless you're doing 30+ minute wheel to wheel races
Brake fluid: bled before every track day, flushed at the beginning of the season, clutch as well
PS fluid: I actually have yet to change this and probably should, annually is probably a safe bet though. Most guys who cook PS fluid are guys who run autox without a sufficient cooler (not an issue I've seen with evos)
Built bottom end, stock 5 speed, driven to and from the track but that's changing once I get a truck and trailer.
#7
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We all, obviously, have opinions on the proper intervals & more than likely, changing these fluids this regularly is a giant waste of money & personal labor
The only real way to tell is to send the fluids to the lab for a UOA (used oil analysis). i.e. Blackstone Labs
https://www.blackstone-labs.com/free-test-kits.php
The only real way to tell is to send the fluids to the lab for a UOA (used oil analysis). i.e. Blackstone Labs
https://www.blackstone-labs.com/free-test-kits.php
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Oil: Usually after every 3rd track day, actually am due after this next one and plan to send to blackstone to see how it's doing
Coolant: Every time the engine is apart lol. But really, every year as I run water w/wetter in the summer and drain it out in the winter
Driveline fluids: annually, quality fluids don't need to be changed that often unless you're doing 30+ minute wheel to wheel races
Brake fluid: bled before every track day, flushed at the beginning of the season, clutch as well
PS fluid: I actually have yet to change this and probably should, annually is probably a safe bet though. Most guys who cook PS fluid are guys who run autox without a sufficient cooler (not an issue I've seen with evos)
Built bottom end, stock 5 speed, driven to and from the track but that's changing once I get a truck and trailer.
Coolant: Every time the engine is apart lol. But really, every year as I run water w/wetter in the summer and drain it out in the winter
Driveline fluids: annually, quality fluids don't need to be changed that often unless you're doing 30+ minute wheel to wheel races
Brake fluid: bled before every track day, flushed at the beginning of the season, clutch as well
PS fluid: I actually have yet to change this and probably should, annually is probably a safe bet though. Most guys who cook PS fluid are guys who run autox without a sufficient cooler (not an issue I've seen with evos)
Built bottom end, stock 5 speed, driven to and from the track but that's changing once I get a truck and trailer.
We all, obviously, have opinions on the proper intervals & more than likely, changing these fluids this regularly is a giant waste of money & personal labor
The only real way to tell is to send the fluids to the lab for a UOA (used oil analysis). i.e. Blackstone Labs
https://www.blackstone-labs.com/free-test-kits.php
The only real way to tell is to send the fluids to the lab for a UOA (used oil analysis). i.e. Blackstone Labs
https://www.blackstone-labs.com/free-test-kits.php
#11
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Originally Posted by razorlab
Is that a joke or do you have some weird superstition?
#14
EvoM Community Team Leader
I think you guys have hit on to something. They could start selling cans of "Track Air" at the local auto parts store next to all those other snake oils. If it had a brand name on it people would buy it.