Ethylene glycol-based coolant with corrosion inhibitors, typically a 50/50 mix.
Brake Fluid Type:
DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid.
Known Issues
Common Wear Items:
Hydraulic suspension components (e.g., accumulators, rams), fuel system components (injectors, pumps), ignition system components.
Body Integrity:
Potential for rust on sills, wheel arches, and underside on vehicles not meticulously maintained.
Electrical Gremlins:
Can be common in older vehicles due to wiring complexity and age; a dedicated electrical manual (TSD-4701) is beneficial.
📚 Vehicle History
Brand Heritage
Manufacturer Legacy:
Rolls-Royce and Bentley have a long-standing heritage of building ultra-luxury and high-performance vehicles.
Model Evolution
Platform Basis:
Many of these models share underlying chassis and drivetrain components, evolving from earlier Silver Shadow/T-series platforms.
Key Distinctions:
Silver Spirit and Spur are long-wheelbase variants of a shared platform. Corniche is a convertible. Bentley models offer a sportier or more powerful variant of shared architecture (e.g., Turbo R).