Lotus Evora - Severe Service’ Conditions

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'Severe Service’ Conditions
Certain operating conditions can cause rapid degradation of the oil quality, either by the accumulation
of dirt particles, or by the absorption of water from condensation. If any of the ‘severe service’ conditions de-
scribed below apply, it is recommended that the oil and filter be changed twice as frequently as is listed in the
Maintenance Schedule.
• Drivingindustyareas(e.g.onunmetalledroads);Changetheoilandfilterassoonaspossibleafterdriv-
ing 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.Inthesecircumstances,
individual judgement must be made regarding appropriate servicing. Note that use of the car off road or in
a competitive manner, including timed runs or laps, will invalidate warranty and require appropriate levels
of expert car preparation and servicing.