Engine Oil Change - Lotus Evora 2011 Owner's Handbook Manual

SUMP DRAIN PLUG

Engine Oil Change

The use of high quality oil, renewed at the specified intervals,
is the key to engine longevity and sustained performance. Adhere
strictly to the engine oil and filter change intervals specified in
the Maintenance Schedule.
WARNING
See WARNINGS on page 118.
Access to the engine sump and filter is most easily achieved
with the car raised on a garage hydraulic lift, or alternatively,
parked over an inspection pit. Remove the engine bay under-
tray.
The drain plug is located in the base of the sump, and should
be removed immediately after a run when the oil is warm and
the impurities are still held in suspension.
Allow the oil to drain completely before cleaning the drain plug,
fitting a new sealing ring, and tightening securely.
Refill with the recommended lubricant (see page 169) via the
oil filler on the camshaft cover, to the top mark on the dipstick,
allowing several minutes for the oil to drain through to the sump
before checking the level. Take care not to overfill. Refit the oil
filler cap securely, and check the oil level again when the engine
is fully warm (see above).
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