From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Oil consumption and engine performance for chassis 1419.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 144\3\ scan0002 | |
| Date | 3rd October 1910 | |
| x986 3800. Lubrication. Consumption of oil. Taken by E.P. Chassis 1419 - 3-10-10 - 58 lbs comprn. (gauge) Pistons (hollow top) intermediate plug cylrs. 140 miles used 5 gills - 896 m.p.g. Ignition plugs - porc. white - no hard carbon - gummy state oil. Price's "B" Motorine used. Engine smoked only under full power low speeds. [signature] 5-10-10 | ||