Lotus Elise Service Notes page 435

Lotus Service Notes Section OG
Op
No.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION
SERVICE TYPE
Op
No.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION After
Sales
A B
c
Other
Intervals
1 Fit protective covers to seats, footwells, steering wheel & rear body X X X X
Lubrication
2
Renew engine oil & filter* X X X X
3 Inspect engine & transmission for oil leaks
X X X X
4 Check transmission oil level X X X
* In 'severe service' conditions (dusty areas, or cold, stop/start driving), change twice
as frequently or as required.
Engine
5 Renew air cleaner element* (refer above) X X
6
Renew spark plugs X X
7 Inspect auxiliary drive belt condition X X X
8 Renew cam belt X
9
Renew fuel filter X
10 Connect 'Lotus Check' scanner tool and run Pre-Test X
X
X X
11 Inspect & record tailpipe CO X X X
Cooling System
12 Inspect radiator, hoses & pipework for damage or leaks. Clean
radiator finning
X X X
13 Check coolant level
X X
X
X
14 Renew coolant
1 2 months
Braking System
15 Inspect parking brake adjustment
X X
X
X
16 Inspect operation of brake tell tales X X X X
17 Inspect brake pad thickness & disc condition
A
X X X
A
In conditions where the brakes are subject to heavy use, inspection m a y be
required more frequently
18 Inspect brake hoses, pipes & hydraulic units X X X
19 Check brake fluid level X X X X
20 Renew brake/clutch fluid
1 2 months
Steering & Suspension
21 Check security and condition of front & rear suspension X X X
22 Inspect dampers for leaks & performance X X X
23 Inspect front & rear wheel bearings for play X
X X
22 Inspect condition of driveshaft gaiters X X X
23 Inspect steering ball joints & gaiters
X X X
25 Inspect free play at steering wheel
X X X
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