User manual

2013 FORMULA RENAULT 1.6 Technical Regulations -15-
13/03/2013
7.3 – Lubricant pipes
Use of genuine FORMULA RENAULT 1.6 fittings and pipes is mandatory.
7.4 - Engine lubricant
The use
of the following engine oil:
ELF HTX825 10W60
is mandatory.
Lubricant sampling
The Competitor must take all necessary precautions for it to be always possible
to take a lubricant sample from the oil sump of the engine, necessary for
analysis during the entire duration of the event.
Three samples will be taken and stored in three new containers:
- sample 1 will be sent to the analysis laboratory.
- sample 2 will be sent to the Competitor;
- sample 3 will be sent for a potential second expert opinion, and kept by
the organizers of the 2013 championship.
Containers will be identified and sealed by the RENAULT SPORT Scrutineers in
the presence of the competitor, or his/her representative.
The origin, transportation or storage of samples 1 and 3 shall not be contested.
Testing of the lubricant sample will be performed by a specialist analysis
laboratory.
ARTICLE 8 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
8.1 - Starter
Use of
the genuine FORMULA RENAULT 1.6 starter is mandatory. It must be
possible for the driver to operate it when sitting behind the wheel and with
his/her safety belts buckled.
8.2 – Starting the engine
Engine ign
ition can be performed either on the starting grid or in the pitlane
using an external battery connected to a plug on the vehicle provided specially
for this purpose.
8.3 - Battery
Use of
the genuine battery is mandatory.
It must be fastened in the originally designated position.