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FUEL FILLING AND FUEL
Using a Fuel Can
The corrugated flexible fuel tube fitted
on most fuel cans can cause damage
to the spring-loaded flaps and seals
within the fuel filler tube.
It is recommended that a capless fuel
filler funnel is inserted into the fuel
filler tube, (which is designed to push
open both spring-loaded flaps), prior to
topping up the fuel tank.
Suitable capless fuel filler funnels can
be purchased from most automotive
parts stores.
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Fuel Requirement
Use only high quality
UNLEADED fuel with a
E5
minimum octane rating of
95 RON.
Lotus recommends the use
of 97 RON unleaded fuel
where available.
E5 or E10 petrol used must meet
EN228 standard.
The use of good quality fuels
containing proper detergent additives
is advised for good performance and
emission control. The vehicle is fitted
with catalytic converters in the exhaust
system to reduce the noxious content
of the exhaust gases and comply with
emission control regulations.
CAUTION: It is essential that
ONLY UNLEADED FUEL is used.
The effectiveness of the catalytic
converters decreases after as little
as one full tank of leaded fuel or
LRP is used.
Diesel
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Lotus vehicles will not operate on
diesel fuels.
E10
NOTE: Always ensure that the
correct filling station fuel nozzle
has been selected before re-
E5
E10
fuelling. Costs incurred for fuel
system draining and cleaning will
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
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