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waynne · 11-08-2007, 06:24 AM

Pros
The engine can sit lower. The crank is not splashing around in oil and oil pressure is reached much sooner due to the more efficient pump.

Cons
You have to ensure the correct amount of oil is there every 200 miles or so. Long journeys mean you top up the oil. Less oil means it loses its lubricity more quickly so oil changes are more frequent. Oil helps cool the engine so some of the cooling effect is lost as less oil means it is in contact with the hot parts of the engine more often.

Most sports cars have dry sumps as they are typically lowered to the point a sump would start dragging. This is particularly true of kit cars etc...

11-08-2007, 06:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
waynne Administrator Torque King Car: A3 1.8T Sport Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Deal, Kent UK Posts: 7,723	Pros The engine can sit lower. The crank is not splashing around in oil and oil pressure is reached much sooner due to the more efficient pump. Cons You have to ensure the correct amount of oil is there every 200 miles or so. Long journeys mean you top up the oil. Less oil means it loses its lubricity more quickly so oil changes are more frequent. Oil helps cool the engine so some of the cooling effect is lost as less oil means it is in contact with the hot parts of the engine more often. Most sports cars have dry sumps as they are typically lowered to the point a sump would start dragging. This is particularly true of kit cars etc... __________________ I got complimented on my driving today. There was a little note on the windscreen; it said 'Parking Fine.'