Maintenance and Service Schedules
Service Schedule
| Distance (miles) | Service type | Distance (km) |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 |
After sales |
1,500 |
| 1,500 |
After sales |
2,500 |
| 6,000 |
A |
10,000 |
| 12,000 |
B |
20,000 |
| 18,000 |
A |
30,000 |
| 24,000 |
B |
40,000 |
| 30,000 |
A+C |
50,000 |
| 36,000 |
B |
60,000 |
| 42,000 |
A |
70,000 |
| 48,000 |
B |
80,000 |
| 54,000 |
A |
90,000 |
| 60,000 |
B + C plus § |
100,000 |
| 66,000 |
A |
110,000 |
| 72,000 |
B |
120,000 |
| 78,000 |
A |
130,000 |
| 84,000 |
B |
140,000 |
| 90,000 |
A + C |
150,000 |
| 96,000 |
B |
160,000 |
§ Renew cam belt and fuel filter
Lotus recommend that these maintenance operations and checks should be made within 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of the distances indicated.
In the case of low usage vehicles, where a 'B' service is not required in any 12 month period, any outstanding time period operations listed, should be performed within 45 days of the due date, and the Time Period Service recorded in the Maintenance Record section of the owner's handbook.
| Operation | Time period |
Se | rv | ic | e | Miles (km) |
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| Fit protective covers to seats, footwells, steering wheel and front wings |
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A |
B |
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| Lubrication |
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| Renew engine oil* - N/A …………………… - Turbo |
12 12 |
A/S |
A A |
B B |
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| Renew engine oil filter* - N/A (also at first 6,000 miles) ………………………… - Turbo |
12 12 |
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A |
B B |
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| Inspect engine & transmission for oil leaks |
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A/S |
A |
B |
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| Renew transmission oil |
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C |
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| Repack rear wheel bearings (inner and outer) |
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C |
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| Check PAS fluid level |
12 |
A/S |
A |
B |
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| Renew PAS fluid |
24 |
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C |
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| * In 'severe service' conditions (dusty areas, or cold, start/stop driving) change twice |
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| Engine |
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| With engine running: |
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| *Check CO level (cars without catalyst) |
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B |
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| *Check cooling systems hoses and connections |
12 |
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B |
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| *Check fuel pipes and conections |
12 |
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A |
B |
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| *Inspect exhaust system and check connections |
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B |
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| Inspect radiator, oil cooler, chargecooler and pipework for damage or leaks. Clean all radiator finning |
12 |
A/S |
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B |
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| Renew coolant |
24 |
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See time period |
| Check coolant level and antifreeze concentration |
12 |
A/S |
A |
B |
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| Check V belt condition and tension |
24 |
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C |
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| Renew cam belt |
60 |
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60(100) |
| Renew fuel filter |
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60(100) |
| Renew air cleaner element* (refer below) |
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C |
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| Renew spark plugs |
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C |
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| **For peak engine performance the spark plugs can be replaced every 12,000 miles. However, plug changes |
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| Braking system |
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A Service
2 hours Labour
- 3.5 MOBIL1 MOBIL 1 (15W/50 MOTORSPORT)
- 1 B100E6085S OIL FILTER (Lotus)
B Service
4 hours labour
- 3.5 MOBIL1 MOBIL 1 (15W/50 MOTORSPORT)
- 1 B100E6085S OIL FILTER (Lotus)
- 4 NGKBKR6E SPARK PLUG ELAN TURBO
- 1 B/FLUID BRAKE FLUID DOT 4
A+C Service
6 hours labour
- 1 B100E6085S OIL FILTER (Lotus)
- 3.5 MOBIL1 MOBIL 1 (15W/50 MOTORSPORT)
- 2 GEARBOX OIL (Castrol TAF-X)
- 2 A100D6012F REAR HUB SEAL
- 0.5 4 POWER STEERING FLUID
- 1A100E6273H- AIR FILTER ELEMENT
- 4 NGKBKR6E -SPARK PLUG ELAN TURBO
- 0.5 B/FLUID BRAKE FLUID DOT 4
B+C Service
10 hours labour
- 3.5 MOBIL1 MOBIL 1 (15W/50 MOTORSPORT)
- 1 B100E6085S OIL FILTER (Lotus)
- 4 NGKBKR6E SPARK PLUG ELAN TURBO
- 1 A100E6170S CAMBELT
- 2 SJ082F0010 GEARBOX OIL (Castrol TAF-X)
- 2 A100D6012F REAR HUB SEAL
- 1 SJ674 POWER STEERING FLUID
- 1 SJ910E0005 FUEL FILTER (DELCO INJECTION)
- 1-A100E6273H- AIR FILTER ELEMENT
