Lotus Elise / Lotus Exige. Instruction - part 92

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Lotus Service Notes   

 

 

    Section OI

    

       

 

MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION

SECTION OI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     

 

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Recommended Lubricants   

 

 

 

 

 

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Maintenance Schedule 

- Elise 111R & '04 Exige (non-USA) 

 

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- Elise/Exige North America 

 

 

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Pre-Delivery Inspection 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Body Paint Inspection 

- Elise   

 

 

 

 

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- Exige   

 

 

 

 

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Licence Plate Fitment 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Lotus Service Notes   

 

 

    Section OI

RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS

Engine

In order to ensure the longevity and reliability of the vehicle, it is most important that 

only the specified 

lubricants are used.  It is an entirely false economy to try to save money by using lower quality oils, which 

may break down before the next change interval and provide inadequate protection before the end of the term.  

High oil consumption may also result. 

For topping up purposes during the running-in period prior to the First After Sales Service, a top quality 

mineral or semi-synthetic 5W/40 oil should be used.  At the First After Sales Service and completion of the run-

ning-in period, a fully synthetic 5W/40 oil such as Texaco Havoline Synthetic should be used.  This oil has been 

tested in all climatic conditions likely to be encountered, and offers  advantages in ease of cranking, smooth cold 

running and fuel economy at low temperatures, in combination with good wear protection at elevated tempera-

tures and at high engine speeds.  If Texaco/Havoline products are not available, an oil meeting the following 

specification should be used.  Note that Lotus does not recommend the use of any oil additives:

Viscosity:                   5W/40

Quality Standard:              API SL/CF, SJ/CF;  ACEA A3 

Capacity - refill inc. filter          4.4 litre (cars fitted with front mounted oil coolers contain an additional  

                        3.5 litres, but this oil is not drained during routine servicing)

Difference between high 

& Low dipstick marks            1.5 litre 

Oil change interval             Refer to Maintenance Schedule

Transmission (gearbox & final drive)

Viscosity                   SAE 75W/90

Quality Standard              API GL-4 or GL-5

Capacity                   2.3 litre (2.4 US qt)

Oil change interval             Refer to Maintenance Schedule

Brake & Clutch System

Type                      Non-mineral (non-petroleum) hydraulic fluid

Specification                DOT 4

Capacity - brake              1.5 litre

      - clutch              0.5 litre

Fluid change interval            12 months

Engine Coolant Additive

Only approved product          Havoline XLC

Type                      Ethylene glycol antifreeze with OAT corrosion inhibitors

Colour                    Orange

Concentration                50%

Quantity reqd. @ 50%           6 litres

Coolant change interval          4 years

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