Engine Oil Level Check - Lotus Evora 2011 Owner's Handbook Manual

Engine Oil
WARNING
• Engine oil is hazardous to your health and may be fatal if
swallowed.
• Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil
may cause serious skin disorders, including dermatitis
and cancer.
• Use protective gloves to avoid contact with skin as far as
possible and wash skin thoroughly after any contact.
• Take all suitable precautions to guard against scalding from
hot oil and hot surfaces.
• Keep out of reach of children.

Engine Oil Level Check

The engine oil level should be checked regularly, such as
every two or three fuel stops. It is especially important to keep
a check on the oil level during the car's first 1,000 miles (1,600
km), as the oil consumption will be prone to some variance until
the engine components have bedded in.
The best time to check the level is before starting a cold en-
gine, or alternatively, when the oil is warm, such as during a fuel
stop. Ensure that the car is parked on a level surface and that
a few minutes have elapsed since stopping the engine to allow
oil to drain back into the sump. If the engine is run but stopped
before reaching normal running temperature, the oil will not
readily drain back into the sump, and the dipstick will display
an artificially low reading.
Dipstick: The dipstick is identifiable by its yellow loop handle,
and is located at the right hand front of the engine.
WARNING
If access to the dipstick is required when the engine is hot, be
aware of many hot surfaces including the ducting adjacent to
the dipstick itself. Wear appropriate protective clothing to
prevent burn injuries.
Withdraw the dipstick, and wipe with a paper towel. Replace
the dipstick, if necessary feeding the flexible stem into the tube
using the towel, before pressing firmly to ensure that the han-
dle is fully seated. Withdraw the dipstick again to inspect the
oil level.
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