Lotus 2004 Eleven Service Notes page 427

Lotus Service Notes
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS
Engine
In order to ensure the longevity and reliability of the vehicle, it is most important that only the specified
lubricants are used. It is an entirely false economy to try to save money by using lower quality oils, which
may break down before the next change interval and provide inadequate protection before the end of the term.
High oil consumption may also result.
Factory fill on the Elise/Exige range is Texaco Havoline Synthetic 5W/40 (also known as Texaco Havoline
Ultra 5W/40), which is a top quality semi-synthetic oil meeting the API SL standard. If it is necessary to top up
the oil during the running-in period, this product should be used if possible, or one with the same specification.
Note that a semi-synthetic oil is preferred over a fully synthetic oil for initial fill to aid the bedding in process of
the engine.
At the First After Sales Service and completion of the running-in period, and for all servicing thereafter, a
fully synthetic 5W/40 oil such as Texaco Havoline Fully Synthetic should be used. This oil has been tested in
all climatic conditions likely to be encountered, and offers advantages in ease of cranking, smooth cold running
and fuel economy at low temperatures, in combination with good wear protection at elevated temperatures and
at high engine speeds. If Texaco/Havoline products are not available, an oil meeting the specification below
should be used, but note that in general, lubricants described as 'synthetic' are likely to be only semi or part
synthetic. Use only oils confirmed as being 'fully synthetic'. Note also that no oil additives have been recom-
mended by Lotus.
Viscosity:
Quality Standard:
Capacity - refill inc. filter - 2ZZ
Difference between high
& Low dipstick marks
Oil change interval
Transmission (gearbox & final drive)
Viscosity
Quality Standard
Capacity
Oil change interval
Brake & Clutch System
Type
Specification
Capacity - brake
- clutch
Fluid change interval
Engine Coolant Additive
Only approved product
Type
Colour
Concentration
Quantity reqd. @ 50%
Coolant change interval
Air Conditioning Refrigerant
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5W/40
API SL/CF, SJ/CF; ACEA A3
4.4 litre (cars fitted with front mounted oil coolers contain an additional
3.5 litres, but this oil is not drained during routine servicing)
- 1ZR 4.8 litre
- 2ZZ 1.5 litre
- 1ZR 1.0 litre
Refer to Maintenance Schedule
- 2ZZ SAE 75W/90
- 1ZR SAE 75W
- 2ZZ API GL-4 or GL-5
- 1ZR API GL-4
- 2ZZ 2.3 litre (2.4 US qt)
- 1ZR 2.4 litre
Refer to Maintenance Schedule
Non-mineral (non-petroleum) hydraulic fluid
DOT 4
1.5 litre
0.5 litre
12 months
Havoline XLC
Ethylene glycol antifreeze with OAT corrosion inhibitors
Orange
50%
6 litres
4 years
550g R134a
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