Recommended Lubricants; Engine - Lotus ELISE 2007 Owner's Handbook Manual

RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS

Engine

In order to enhance the longevity and reliability of the car,
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 degrade prematurely and provide
inadequate protection before the next oil change interval. 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-syn-
thetic 5W/40 oil should be used. At the First After Sales Service
and completion of the running-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 temperatures and at high engine
speeds. If Texaco/Havoline products are not available, an oil
meeting the following specification should be used.
NOTICE: Note that Lotus does not recommend the use of any
oil additives and use of such additives may invalidate the terms
of your car's warranty.
Viscosity:
Quality Standard:
Capacity - refill inc. filter:
(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:
'Severe Service' Conditions
Certain operating conditions can cause rapid degradation of
the oil quality, either by the accumulation of dirt particles, or by
the absorption of water from condensation. If any of the 'severe
service' conditions described below apply, it is recommended
that the oil and filter be changed twice as frequently as is listed
in the Maintenance Schedule.
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5W/40
API SL/CF, SJ/CF; ACEA A3
4.4 litre
Refer to Maintenance Schedule
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