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Damp/greasy F1 Reservoir Normal?

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  1. DL4567

    DL4567 Karting

    Nov 25, 2004
    204
    Atlanta
    Hi Guys,

    I've had my F430 for a couple months now, and everything works great, but when I went to fix a loose tail light, I noticed the F1 fluid reservoir is the slightest bit damp/fuzzy on the outside. I wouldn't call it "wet" by any means, but it's greasy. (Hard to capture on pics, the pics look drier than reality)

    Is this anything to be concerned about? I know these are notorious for overflowing, and I haven't checked the fluid level myself, but it had all fluids serviced at a well-respected independent last August, and PPI in January at the same independent. Everything else around it looks bone dry thankfully. A little bit of moisture doesn't bother me, but obviously I don't want it to lead to a fire.

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  2. flash32

    flash32 F1 Veteran

    Aug 22, 2008
    5,662
    Central NJ
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    Dominick
    Most likely slightly overfilled in the last service and it overflowed so I would just clean it and just keep an eye on it

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  3. Extreme1

    Extreme1 Formula 3

    Jun 27, 2017
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    Santa Clarita, CA
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  4. DL4567

    DL4567 Karting

    Nov 25, 2004
    204
    Atlanta
    Thanks guys! That makes me feel better. Probably the most important thing I've learned so far is that leaks anywhere near the engine are no joke, so figured it's worth asking.
     
  5. mike32

    mike32 F1 Veteran

    May 13, 2016
    5,835
    Isle of man- uk
    Dit the tank with a flexy rule- should be 18 mm with system pressurised
     
  6. Extreme1

    Extreme1 Formula 3

    Jun 27, 2017
    1,222
    Santa Clarita, CA
    I dip my left index finger into the reservoir until it touches the baffle. The fluid should come to the top of your fingernail.


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  7. flash32

    flash32 F1 Veteran

    Aug 22, 2008
    5,662
    Central NJ
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    Dominick
    I measures my finger nail ..about right :)

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