Lotus Eleven/Elise/Exige. Manual - part 107

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MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION

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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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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. 

Factory fill on the Elise/Exige range is Texaco Havoline Synthetic 5W/40 (also known as Texaco Havoline 

Ultra 5W/40), which is a top quality semi-synthetic oil meeting the API SL standard.  If it is necessary to top up 

the oil during the running-in period, this product should be used if possible, or one with the same specification.  

Note that a semi-synthetic oil is preferred over a fully synthetic oil for initial fill to aid the bedding in process of 

the engine.

At the First After Sales Service and completion of the running-in period, and for all servicing thereafter, a 

fully synthetic 5W/40 oil such as Texaco Havoline Fully 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 temperatures and 

at high engine speeds.  If Texaco/Havoline products are not available, an oil meeting the specification below 

should be used, but note that in general, lubricants described as 'synthetic' are likely to be only semi or part 

synthetic.  Use only oils confirmed as being '

fully synthetic'.  Note also that no oil additives have been recom-

mended by Lotus.

Viscosity:                   5W/40

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

Capacity - refill inc. filter  - 2ZZ      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)

                - 1ZR     4.8 litre

Difference between high 

& Low dipstick marks    - 2ZZ      1.5 litre 

                - 1ZR     1.0 litre

Oil change interval             Refer to Maintenance Schedule

Transmission (gearbox & final drive)

Viscosity           - 2ZZ      SAE 75W/90

                - 1ZR     SAE 75W

Quality Standard      - 2ZZ      API GL-4 or GL-5

                - 1ZR     API GL-4

Capacity           - 2ZZ      2.3 litre (2.4 US qt)

                - 1ZR     2.4 litre

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

Air Conditioning Refrigerant      550g R134a

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LSL501c

EXPLANATORY NOTES: 

Required Maintenance

After Sales Service

To be performed by the selling dealer within 1,000 - 1,500 miles (1,500 - 2,500 km) or 12 months of vehicle sale,

whichever first occurs.

If carried out by the selling dealer, there is no charge to the vehicle owner for the labour content of the After Sales

Service. Only for materials used will a charge be made. To maintain warranty validation, an Engine History and

Performance Report print out via the Lotus TechCentre must be submitted to the Warranty Department.

Job no.: ........................  Owner's name: .....………….......................  Vehicle: ..............………...………..

Vehicle registration no.: ......………...................  V.I.N.: ......………................................................…

Recorded mileage: ........………...…….…………   Mileage at last service.: ..............………………

In order to maintain warranty validation and help ensure proper safety, emissions performance and dependability

of the vehicle, Lotus Cars Ltd. requires that the vehicle be serviced in accordance with this schedule. Each

service should be performed within 9,000 miles (15,000 km) or 12 months of the previous service, whichever first

occurs.

Any necessary repairs should be completed without delay.  

Special Operating Conditions

Inspect' means assess condition and test for correct operation.  Extra time is required to adjust or repair - advise 

customer beforehand if necessary.
Check' means test and adjust/fill or tighten as necessary.  Labour time is included.

Additional servicing:

1.  Oil & filter change @ 4,500 m (7,500 km) intervals.

2.  Inspect air cleaner @ 9,000 m (15,000 km) intervals, or as required.

3.  Inspect brake pads & discs @ 1,000m (1,500 km) intervals, or as required.

4.  Thorough safety check including wheels, tyres, suspension, steering and brake systems.

5. The Lotus Elise/Exige is designed as a road going sports car. It is recognised that owners may wish to use

the car occasionally on closed circuit tracks to experience the car's full range of dynamic capabilities. However,

use of the car in a competitive manner, including timed runs or laps, is not endorsed by Lotus. This type of timed,

competitive use will invalidate warranty and require appropriate levels of expert vehicle preparation and servicing

over and above that specified in the Maintenance Schedule.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - ELISE/EXIGE (NON USA)

A cross ( X ) in the following table indicates an operation to be performed. The corresponding box should be

ticked when the operation has been satisfactorily performed, or the X circled if extra work and time is required.

The approval of the customer should be obtained before any extra work is undertaken, details of which should be

recorded in the space provided at the end of the schedule.

If the car is subjected to one of the following 'special operating conditions', additional servicing is required (see

additional servicing notes below):

- Regular use on unpaved or dusty roads (1,2)

- Use in mountainous areas with severe or prolonged brake usage (3)

- Frequent short trips with cold engine (esp. in cold weather/climates); and/or frequent or prolonged idling (1)

- Occasional circuit use, with repeated high rpm, wide throttle openings and high oil temperatures (1,3,4)

- Competition, or timed track use (5)

Today's date: ………………..………...……………  Date of last service: ………………………

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lsl501c

After 

Sales

Other 

Intervals

1 Fit covers to seats, footwells, steering wheel and rear body

X

Lubrication

2 Renew engine oil and filter - normal conditions

X

2a Renew engine oil and filter - special conditions

3 Inspect engine & transmission for oil leaks

X

4 Check transmission oil level

5 Renew transmission oil

Engine

6 Inspect air cleaner element - special conditions

7 Renew air cleaner element

8 Renew spark plugs

9 Inspect auxiliary drive belt condition (X* Elise SC only)

X*

9a Inspect auxiliary drive belt condition - special conditions

9b Renew auxiliary drive belt - Elise SC only
9c

If applicable:

 Check Accusump pressure/operation and system for 

leaks.  Renew in-line filter gauze

X

10 Inspect integrity of fuel system 

11 Connect 'Lotus TechCentre'; inspect fault codes & ECU programme le X

12 Print Engine History & Performance data and return to Lotus

X

Cooling System

13 Inspect water radiator & oil cooler hoses & pipework for damage or 

leaks.  Clean radiator & oil cooler finning

14 Check coolant level

X

15 Renew coolant

4 yr

Braking System

16 Inspect parking brake adjustment

X

17 Inspect brake pad thickness & disc condition - normal cndts.

17a Inspect brake pad thickness & disc condition - special cndts.

18 Inspect brake hoses, pipes & hydraulic units

19 Check brake fluid level

X

20 Renew brake/clutch fluid

2 yr

Steering & Suspension

21 Check security and condition of front & rear suspension inc. free 

articulation of rear toe link ball joints

22 Check torque of rear toe link inboard fixing (60 Nm)

X

23 Inspect dampers for leaks and performance

23a Where applicable: Check security of damper reservoirs, check 

adjuster settings, lubricate adjusters and spring platforms

24 Inspect front and rear wheel bearings for play

25 Inspect condition of drive shaft gaiters

26 Inspect steering ball joints and gaiters

27 Inspect free play at steering wheel

Wheels & Tyres

28 Inspect tyre condition & set pressures

X

Electrical

29 Check battery & terminals for security & condition

X

30 Inspect operation of all lights

X

Body

30a Check hardtop air intake for obstructions (supercharged)

X

31 Inspect adjustment of hinges and latches

X

32 Inspect operation & condition of seat belts

33 Lift footwell mats, clean & dry floor

34 Inspect wiper operation & top up windscreen washer reservoir

X

35 Renew alarm transmitter batteries (check with customer)

1 yr

54,000m (90,000km)/6 yr

X

X

X

4,500m (7,500km)/6 mth

18,000m (30,000km)/24 mth

X

X

X

X

X

X

1,000m (1,500km)

Op. 

No.

Operation Description

Service Type

54,000m (90,000km)/6 yr 

4,500m (7,500km)/6 mth

9,000m

(15,000km)

or 12 months

X

X

X

X

27,000m (45,000km)

27,000m (45,000km)

X

X

X

X

X

X
X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X