Body Care; Frost Precautions - Lotus Europa Owner's Handbook Manual

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It is recommended that the complete assemblies
of wheels and tyres are balanced at intervals of
every 5,000 km. (3,000 miles).
Maintain the tyres at the correct pressures.
Under-inflation will cause excessive wear and
,rapid deterioration of the tyre walls, whilst over-
inflation will have a detrimental effect on the
handling characteristics. Pressures should be
checked at least once a week.
Because of their light, precise steering, these
cars are highly sensitive to tyre radial run-out
and concentricity. If trouble is experienced with
replacement tyres reference should be made to the
tyre manufacturer concerned.
For the recommended tyre pressures which
should be checked every 1,600 km. (1,000 miles),
see specification section.
Frost precautions
To avoid the possibility of the cooling system
freezing whilst the vehicle is stationary or whilst
being driven in very cold weather, it is recom-
mended that an anti-freeze obtainable from your
Lotus Dealer should be used, and added in the
quantities stipulated by the anti-freeze manufac-
turers.
We recommend anti-freeze 'based on inhibited
ethylene glycol. Anti-freeze using alcohol as a
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base is not suitable, as it is subject to loss by
evaporation.
Owing to the difficulty in completely draining the
heater system with normal draining of the engine
cooling system, it is essential that anti-freeze is
used when cold conditions are anticipated.
Body care
When washing the vehicle, use plenty of cold
water; never attempt to remove dust or mud from
the paintwork when dry, as this will damage the
high gloss finish.
Special preparations are marketed for adding to
'the washing water; the use of these mild "deter-
gents", as directed by the manufacturers, will
expedite washing. Only use preparations of a
reputable manufacture. When dust and mud have
been removed with sponge, and water, finally dry
with a chamois leather.
If the car is kept clean by frequent washing, it
will be found that polishing is almost unnecessary.
The bodywork, can if desired be protected with
a good soft wax polish, using a haze remover first
to remove all "traffic film" and old polish.
Owners are warned that certain types of plastic
and rubber covers can cause deterioration of any
paintwork; before purchasing a cover, consult
your LOTUS DEALER.
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