Recommended Lubricants - Lotus Evora Service Notes

Lotus Service Notes

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, the recom-
mended lubricant is Havoline Ultra 5W/40 semi-synthetic. If this is unavailable, a top quality semi-synthetic
5W/30 or 5W/40 oil should be used.
At the First After Sales Service and completion of the running-in period, a fully synthetic oil should then
be used throughout the life of the vehicle. A top quality fully synthetic 5W/40, such as 'Havoline Synthetic' is
suitable for all climatic conditions likely to be encountered, and provides 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. Note that no oil additives are approved by Lotus.
Viscosity: ambient above -20°C
Quality standard
Capacity: refill inc. filter:
dry - no heat exchanger
dry - with heat exchanger
Difference between high & low dipstick marks
Oil change interval
Transmission (gearbox & final drive)
Viscosity
Quality standard
Approved product
Capacity
Oil change interval
Brake & Clutch System
Type
Specification
Capacity - inc. brake and clutch systems
Fluid change interval
Power Steering System (PAS)
Fluid type:
Specification:
Capacity:
Fluid change interval:
Engine Coolant Additive
Approved product
Type
Colour
Quantity reqd. @ 50% concentration
Coolant change interval
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SAE 5W/40
API SL/CF; ACEA A3/B3-04
6.1 litre
6.8 litre
7.1 litre
1.0 litre
Refer to Maintenance Schedule
SAE 75W/80
API GL-4
Havoline Multigear MTF 75W-80 (semi-synthetic)
2.3 litre
Refer to Maintenance Schedule
Non-mineral (non-petroleum) hydraulic fluid
DOT 4
580 cc
24 months
PAS or Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
Dexron III
1.5 litres
Not routine
Havoline XLC
Ethylene glycol antifreeze with OAT corrosion inhibitors
Orange
8.5 litres
4 years
Section OK