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Oil and filter change

2011-07-01T22:37:12Z

Jimsym: /* Procedure */

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time = 20-30 mins|
tools = 14mm spanner, torque wrench, filter removal tool, new oil drain plug sealing washer, tools for removing undertray|
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Frequent oil and filter changes are the most important preventative maintenance procedures which can be undertaken by the owner. As engine oil ages, it becomes diluted and contaminated, which leads to premature engine wear.

[[Oil_Labelling_Explained|Information About Oil]]

[http://arc.seloc.org/t/106354 Also See This Thread, good info in there]

==Procedure==
# Warm engine up
# Raise rear of car.1
# [[Remove the rear undertray|Remove middle undertray]].
# Remove the oil filler cap from the cylinder head cover.
# Remove sump plug with a 15mm (K Series) socket/spanner and drain oil into something that will hold 5 litres of fluid.
# Replace sump plug washer and screw in sump plug. Tighten to 25 Nm.
# Remove oil filter. (I managed to use a chain removal tool successfully on the K Series, S2 111S)
# Smear some oil on the seal of new filter and screw on by hand (it also helps to part fill the new filter with oil).
# Pour the new oil in to the engine, the amount will vary if you have remote coolers or a non standard installation but a Kseries will be around 4ltrs, remember though its easier to top up than remove.
# Remove engine management system fuse or fuel pump fuse from fuse box.
# Check the car is in neutral, then turn the engine over (the engine will not fire due to the removed fuse) and observe the oil pressure light going out. Have a look underneath for a possible leak at the oil filter or sump plug. Slightly tighten oil filter if necessary, do not over tighten.
# Replace the previously removed [[ECU]] or fuel pump fuse.
# Start the engine, check it fires and run for a short while.
# Turn engine off and check again for any leaks.
# [[Remove the rear undertray|Replace undertray]]
# Lower car, leave for a short while and check dipstsick.

==Notes==

1Access to the underside of the vehicle will be greatly improved if it can be raised on a lift, driven onto ramps, or jacked up and supported on axle stands. I reverse mine onto ramps, but if you've got some blocks of wood that are approx 3 inches + tall then you can squeeze underneath without too much bother.
Which ever option you choose ensure that the car is left in gear, with the handbrake on and the front wheels are chocked so that there is no chance the car can move off the supports.

2The thread on the oil filter and oil filter take off is 13/16-16 UNF
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==111R Notes==

Tools needed:

- 8mm spanner for small undertray bolts
- 13 mm (1/2") socket and ratchet for large undertray bolts
- 9/16" spanner for sump plug
- Short, but stout screwdriver and hammer to remove filter or 25mm socket for KnN filter

As has been previously discussed in various threads, using a chain tool to remove the filter does is not too successful - there is just no room to move the tool around properly. Instead the whack-a-screwdriver-though-and-turn technique is the preferred method.

Whilst under the car check for wear on the coolant return pipe as it can wear through as it rubs on the cooler fitting under engine movement. As a preventative measure you could cable-tie a bit of rubber pipe at the return. This pipe is not on all cars.

[[Image:return.jpg]]

==K Series Oil Filters==

These filters can be used with all K series engines.

#AC DELCO 93156323
#AC DELCO 25011520 (PF 53)
#AMSOIL SDF-57
#BECK/ARNLEY 0418988
#BOSCH 72150
#FRAM PH966B
#FRAM PH2870A
#FRAM PH3614
#K&N HP1002
#MANN 056 115 561G
#NAPA 1374
#PUROLATOR L10028
#PUROLATOR L10241 Metro 1.3L
#UNIPART GFE148
#WIX WL7142
#Mobil M1 102
#Champion B104
#Mahle OC237

==S2 111R and S2 Exige n/a Series Oil Filters==

The Toyota part numbers for oil filters are:

#90915-YZZJ2
#90915-10004
#90915-TA002
#TRD 00602-90915-006
#TRD 90915-SP010
#Mahle OC217
#KnN HP-1002 25mm nut end.

Some of the part numbers have changed but I believe these are valid. The TRD numbers are for Toyota Racing items, usually coloured red.

I ask for 90915-YZZJ2 at my local Toyota garage and it fits and works fine or ask for a filter to fit a Gen 6 Toyota Celica up to 2004. Or to fit the 2ZZ-GE Toyota engine.

Here is a list of cars that share the yota engine
[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_ZZ_engine]]

To save all the hammering a screwdrive "issues". Get your self a KnN oil filter part HP-1002. It has a 25mm nut on the end you can use socket to get it on and off. Would seem to be a Sinclaires standard fit and my car was last serviced there etc.

Dont for get to change your sump bolt crush washer. It is the smaller non metal of the 2 types most shops sell for toyota cars

== Honda conversion filters==

Cars with Honda conversions may need a specific type of filter. List can be found [[Oil_filters_for_Honda_conversion|HERE]]

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[[Category:Fluid]]
[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]

Insurance

2011-06-21T08:58:01Z

Jimsym: /* Companies */

[http://www.seloc.org/benefits.php?bc=4 Check the latest SELOC membership insurance benefits]

[[Category:Lotus Elise]] [[Category:S1]] [[Category:S2]] [[Category:Lotus Europa]]
==Companies==
{| border="1"
!Name & Weblink !! Phone !! Contact !! Mod Friendly !! Track Day Cover Included / Additional Information
|-
|[http://www.reis.co.uk/ REIS (Formerly Richard Egger Insurance)]|| 0115 985 0165 || Steve Hallam or Mary Singleton (mention SELOC for special rates)|| Yes || Agreed Value Cover available. Track Day Cover (Four days included - any venue in the UK or Europe, excluding Nurburgring/Nordschliffe) available. Glass Cover & Club Discounts all available. Discount for Andy Walsh/Car Limits Driver Training Day. All drivers must be 25+
|-
|[http://www.competition-car-insurance.co.uk/ Competition Car Insurance (CCI)] || 0844 892 1966 || Option 4 || Yes || 4 free days with approved organisers & notification prior to day (1 days notice minimum) required. [If you have 2 years+ claim-free experience driving an Elise or similar, quotes are very competitive. 10% discounts available for SELOC Club Supporters. Also additional discount (10%) to be had for car control course / driver training - need certificate to prove attendance though]. Track cover includes some EU circuits (NOT Spa or Nurburgring) but doesn't include recovery costs and windscreen damage not covered on track. Won't mirror NCB from another car, but were happy to give me 4 year's worth "introductory bonus".
|-
|[http://www.heritage-quote.co.uk Heritage] ||0121 246 6062 - ask for Martin (drivers over 28yrs.) ||Discount for SELOC members || Yes || Track cover only included for club you are a member of eg LoT, cover is available for events with other TDOs at an additional premium. Will mirror NCB from other cars - no need to transfer your NCB to the vehicle insured with them. check terms with Heritage.
|-
| [http://www.ckinsurance.co.uk Chris Knott] || 0800 917 2274 || Mention SELOC for special rates || Yes || Drivers over 30 (was 25 in previous years and may revert back in 2012), Need to have been driving your lotus for at least a year.
|-
| [http://www.hendersontaylor.co.uk/ Henderson Taylor insurance] || 0161 4377442 || (Matt) Mention SELOC for special rates || Yes || +£50 for track days on Aviva/CCI policies
|-
| [http://www.privateclients.aon.co.uk/privateclients/microsites/cars/ Lotus - Esteem / AON (Official)] || 08705 708090 or 01483 706055 or 51 || Ask for Lotus Esteem contact - NB, when I phoned they put me through to Footman James (below) || ? || (Require driver be 30 or over)
|-
| [http://www.aplan.co.uk/ A-Plan] || 01635 874 646 || Discount for SELOC members || Yes || Contact the Thatcham office for Lotus schemes.
Can provide free 5 day UK trackday cover on Royal Sun Alliance policies
|-
| [http://www.adrianflux.co.uk/ Adrian Flux] || 01553 845 919 || Mention SELOC for special rates || ||
|-
| [http://www.noeldazely.co.uk/ Noel Dazely] || 0870 0466604 || Mention SELOC for special rates || Yes ||
|-
| [http://www.aplan.co.uk/ Admiral] || 0800 600 800 || || No || ?
|-
| [http://www.bell.co.uk/ Bell Direct] || 0800 140 180 || || No || ?
|-
| [http://www.directline.com/ Direct Line] || 0845 246 8701 || || ? || (require tracker and driver over 25yrs old)
|-
| [http://www.elephant.co.uk/ Elephant] || 0870 0401 140 or 0870 0131072 || || No ||
|-
| [http://www.footmanjames.co.uk/ Footman James] || 0121 561 4196 || || Not very - didn't even like Performance pack on Exige || ?
|-
| [http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ArgosFSCarInsuranceHomeView?langId=-1&storeId=10001 Argos] || 0800 015 4835 || || ? || ?
|-
| [http://www.asdafinance.com/car-insurance.html ASDA] || 0845 300 2310 || || ? || ?
|-
| [http://www.lv.com/insurance/car_insurance Liverpool Victoria] || 01202 292 333 || || ? || Driver must be 25+ on an Elise
|-
| [http://www.hastingsdirect.com More Than / Hastings] || 0800 072 4186 || || ? || ?
|-
| [http://www.michaelwardassociates.com Michael Ward] || 01707 378260 || || ? || Good for young drivers on all sports cars, very easy to deal with!
|-
|}

Insurance world 01604 615415

Norwich Union Direct 0800 092 9564

Privilege 0845 246 0275

Quoteline Direct 0870 442 9049

Tesco 0845 300 4400

Also remember that you can get affiliate money with some of the bigger insurance companies simply by taking out insurance via your QuidCo.com account. For example, More Than currently give £75 back via QuidCo. These cashback sites are discussed on the uber-price comparison site:
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/insurance/compare-cheap-car-insurance

==Temporary Cover==
For instant short-term insurance for courtesy cars and test drives etc - car not needed to be owned by driver:

http://www.ecarinsurance.co.uk

http://www.dayinsure.com

http://www.tempcover.co.uk (some restrictions on insurance groups of cars they will cover - it will tell you during the quote)

== One-off Track Day Insurance ==

* Richard Egger Insurance - http://www.RichardEggerInsurance.co.uk/
* Competition Car Insurance - http://www.competition-car-insurance.co.uk/enquiry.htm
* Morris - http://www.morispayment.co.uk/affiliate_trackday.asp?prefix=CIG

CCI insurance is cheaper if the event is a novice trackday, so be sure to mention it.

==Insurance Check==
Use this site to check whether any car in the UK is insured.

http://www.askmid.com
http://ownvehicle.askmid.com/ (direct link)

Use this site to check a cars MOT history. You need the registation plate and V5 document number.

http://www.motinfo.gov.uk

[[Category:Reference]]

==Job Title==
Use this site to see what impact subtle variations in your job title can have on your premiums.

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/insurance/car-insurance-job-picker/

==Postcode Risk Assessment==
Have a look at this site to see what risk assessment is associated with your postcode.

http://www.carinsuranceexplained.com/car_insurance_explained/insurance_postcode_risk.htm