Lotus TURBO ESPRIT Service Manual page 574

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CALIFORNIA
The operations listed below should be carried out at the mileage shown.
Recommended Maintenance
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Lotus Cars Ltd. urges that these maintenance operations and checks should be made either by you 0r.a
qualified technician at the frequencies indicated to help ensure proper safety, emissionsperformance and
dependability of your vehicle. Take any problems to your dealer for service advice. Whenever repairs are
necessary, have them completed at once.
Required Engine Maintenance
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These operations are the minimum required intervals necessary for compliance
w i t h California emissions regulations.
DESCRIPTION O F OPERATION
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ENGINE
Check and i f necessary top u p coolant.
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Inspect cooling system hoses and connections.
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Check valve clearances, adjust if necessary
Renew spark plugs.
Check operation of engine management Systems.
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Check toothed timing belt condition and tension, adjust if necessary.
Renew toothed timing belt.
Check all "V" belt condition and tension, adjust if necessary.
x
Renew air cleaner elements.
Renew fuel filter. (x* NOT HCI models)
lnspect fuel system cap, tank, lines and connections.
Torque exhaust system mounting bolts.
LUBRICATION
Renew engine oil and filter.
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Renew transmission oil.
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Check and if necessary top up transmission oil.
Lubricate lower fleering swivels.
(if applicable) x
Lubricate locks, hinges and catches.
Lubricate speedo angle drive.
Repack front h ~ l b s .
B R A K I N G SYSTEM
C h x k brake fluid level.
Check entire system for leaks and damage to pipes.
Renew hvdraulic fluid and seals.
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Check brake p a d d l i n i n g s for wear.
Check o ~ e r a t i o n of brake fail warning l a m ~ .
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Check torque of caliper mounting b o k .
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Check handbrake adjustment.
CLUTCH
Check and adjust if necessary.
Check clutch fluid level.
STEERING AND SUSPENSION
Check security of all steering connections and mountings.
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Check anti roll bar connections and rubber mountings.
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Check torque of front and rear suspension and damper bolts.
x
Check
all
moving pans for wear and bellows for oil leaks.
heck front wheel bearing adjustment.
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:heck torque loading of drive shaft bolts.
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Check dampers for leaks and deterioration.
Check front and rear wheel alignment.
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