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Spyker C8 Spyder / Laviolette

Maintenance specs for 1 variant of the Spyker C8 Spyder / Laviolette — from 2005 to 2009.

20052009 Spyker C8 Spyder / Laviolette

4.2L V8 FSI (BFM) · RWD

400 hp / 354 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-40
Capacity8.5 qt

Transmission

Type6-Speed Manual (Getrag 6MTI)
FluidCastrol BOT 328 or equivalent GL-4 75W-90
Drain & fill2.1 qt
Full capacity2.1 qt

Coolant

TypeG13 or G12++ silicate-free OAT (purple/violet)
Capacity10.5 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidPentosin CHF 11S
Capacity16 oz

Differentials

Rear fluidGL-5 75W-90 synthetic
Rear capacity1.5 qt

Fuel

Tank23.8 gal
TypePremium 98 RON (91 AKI)

Tires

Size235/35ZR19 front, 285/30ZR19 rear
Pressure (front)32 PSI
Pressure (rear)32 PSI
Shop 235/35ZR19 front, 285/30ZR19 rear tires

Battery

Group sizeH8 / Group 49
CCA850 A
Shop group H8 / Group 49 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.039 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver24"
Passenger20"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service40,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs40,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter20,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi