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VEHICLE CARE
Severe Service Conditions
Certain operating conditions can cause
rapid degradation of the engine and
transmission oil quality. If any of the
‘severe service’ conditions described
below apply, it is recommended that
the engine and transmission oil and
filters are changed more frequently
than listed in the maintenance
schedule.
– Driving in dusty areas (e.g., on
non-tarmacked roads); Change the
oil and filter as soon as possible after
driving in a dust storm.
– Stop/start driving with frequent
short trips where the engine rarely
warms up thoroughly (especially
in cold weather/climates); and/or
frequent or prolonged idling.
– Track use, with repeated high rpm,
wide throttle openings and high
oil temperatures. For appropriate
maintenance, discuss with your Lotus
Retailer.
The use of the car off road or in a
competitive manner, including timed
runs or laps, will invalidate the warranty
and require appropriate levels of expert
car preparation and servicing. Refer
to the separate Warranty Booklet
section 2 ‘Intended Purpose’. Please
be aware that the use of products with
specifications other than those shown
on the next page could cause damage
to the engine and transmission that
would not be covered under the terms
of the Lotus vehicle warranty.
For fluid quantities please see
‘Capacities’ on page 276 For change
intervals please refer to the
Maintenance Schedule contained
within the separate Maintenance
Record booklet.
The approved lubricants have been
developed and tested in order to
guarantee your vehicle’s reliability
and optimal performance through
time, based on the required scheduled
maintenance recommended by Lotus.
Recommended Lubricants
Using the specified lubricants is vital.
Lower quality oils may not provide
adequate protection before the next
scheduled service and may also result
in high oil consumption.
Throughout the life of the vehicle the
correct specification fully synthetic
oil must be used, see ‘Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants’ on page 275 for
further details.
NOTE: Lotus recommends against
the use of any oil additives, the use
of which may invalidate the terms
of the New Vehicle Warranty.
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