Lotus Europa Owner's Handbook Manual page 19

Engine
The correct level is to the top' mark on the dip-
stick, which is located to the right-hand side of the
cylinder block. The oil filler cap is at the forward
end of the rocker cover. Inspect the oil level daily,
topping-up if necessary to the correct level. DO
NOT overfill. Replace the oil filler cap securely
otherwise an oil loss will occur and could result in
a complete failure of the engine lubrication system.
Draining the sump-Draining of the sump will be
greatly facilitated if carried out when the car has
just completed a run and the oil is warm, thus
flowing more readily. Allow to drain thoroughly,
clean tlTe drain plug and replace.- Ensure that your
garage attendant replaces the cap correctly.
The drain plug is located at the right-hand rear
of the sump.
NOTE: If the engine oil is renewed at t!1e recom-
mended intervals there is no necessity to
use a flushing oil. The use of a flushing oil
is NOT recommended because of the diffi-
culty in draining it completely.
Oil filter-It is recommended that the oil filter
element be renewed at intervals of every 10,000 km.
(6,000 miles).
It is pointed out that it is false economy to fit a
new oil filter alone; always refill engine with new
oil, after draining the sump.
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Transmission
A combined filler/level plug is located on the
left-hand side of the casing, while the drain plug
is at the bottom of the casing. The oil level should
be to the bottom of the filler plug orifice, and only
oil of the correct grade added. Used lubricant
should be drained at intervals of every 10,000 km.
(6,000 miles) PJeferably when the oil is warm
when the car has just completed a run, thus
allowing it to flow more readily. Allow to drain
thoroughly, clean the drain plug and replace.
Lower steering swivels
At intervals of. every 10,000 km. (6,000 miles),
remove the plug ,"A" (Fig. 8) aop fit a screwed
nipple. Apply a grease gun filled with 90 EP hypoid
oil to the nipple and pump the gun until oil exudes
from the swivel. Remove the nipple, refit the plug,
and repeat with the opposite swivel.
Brake fluid reservoirs
The brake fluid reservoir is located in the front
luggage compartment, on the driving side (see
Fig. 5). .
Check fluid level in the reservoir at intervals of
every 5,000 km. (3,000 miles), topping-up if neces-
sary tp within 12 mm. (! in;) of the top. Use only
the specified fluid for topping-up.
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