Engine oil - Revision history

Mr Wiki at 14:31, 23 January 2008

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	-Castrol Formula RS 10W/60 (Note: this was recently replaced in the range by Castrol Edge Sport 10w-60)		-Castrol Formula RS 10W/60 (Note: this was recently replaced in the range by Castrol Edge Sport 10w-60)




			(oilman recommend a 5w/40 for a stock Elise here: http://forums.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=150928 )

irish at 13:25, 5 October 2007

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	A3, American standard API SL/CF, SJ/CF, or international standard ILSAC GF-3. Check		A3, American standard API SL/CF, SJ/CF, or international standard ILSAC GF-3. Check
	that this is printed on the oil container.		that this is printed on the oil container.


	'''Frequently Asked Oil Questions'''		'''Frequently Asked Oil Questions'''


	Answers From The Oil Expert		Answers From The Oil Expert

irish at 13:24, 5 October 2007

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 A3, American standard API SL/CF, SJ/CF, or international standard ILSAC GF-3. Check
 that this is printed on the oil container.
 ==Other sources of information==

Mr Wiki at 19:30, 17 April 2007

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	[[Category:Engine]]		[[Category:Engine]]

	[[Category:~~Fluids~~]]		[[Category:Fluid]]

Mr Wiki at 12:29, 17 April 2007

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	[http://www.carbibles.com/engineoil_bible.html External link to the Engine Oil Bible]		[http://www.carbibles.com/engineoil_bible.html External link to the Engine Oil Bible]


			[[Category:Engine]]

			[[Category:Fluids]]

pixelNitro: /* Engine Oil */

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Engine Oil

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	-Mobil 1 Motorsport 15W/50		-Mobil 1 Motorsport 15W/50

	-Castrol Formula RS 10W/60		-Castrol Formula RS 10W/60 (Note: this was recently replaced in the range by Castrol Edge Sport 10w-60)


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	Lotus specifically recommends		Lotus specifically recommends

	Mobil 1 Motorsport 15W/50, and Castrol Formula RS 10W/60.		Mobil 1 Motorsport 15W/50, and Castrol Formula RS 10W/60 (Note: this was recently replaced in the range by Castrol Edge Sport 10w-60).


	In all cases, the oil quality grades which should be met are either European standard ACEA		In all cases, the oil quality grades which should be met are either European standard ACEA
	A3, American standard API SL/CF, SJ/CF, or international standard ILSAC GF-3. Check		A3, American standard API SL/CF, SJ/CF, or international standard ILSAC GF-3. Check
	that this is printed on the oil container.		that this is printed on the oil container.



	==Other sources of information==		==Other sources of information==

Dirty Den: Added link to the engine oil bible

2006-09-11T14:09:21Z

Added link to the engine oil bible

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	[http://www.grouplotus.com/media/car/doc/engineoil.pdf Download This Information in a PDF]		[http://www.grouplotus.com/media/car/doc/engineoil.pdf Download This Information in a PDF]

			[http://www.carbibles.com/engineoil_bible.html External link to the Engine Oil Bible]

colbot51 at 20:42, 8 September 2006

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	[http://www.opieoils.co.uk/ Opie Oil]		[http://www.opieoils.co.uk/ Opie Oil]

			[http://www.grouplotus.com/media/car/doc/engineoil.pdf Download This Information in a PDF]

colbot51 at 13:03, 8 September 2006

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	===Engine Oil ===		===Engine Oil ===



	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 degade before the next change interval and provide inadequate protection before the end of the term.		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 degade before the next change interval and provide inadequate protection before the end of the term.

colbot51 at 13:03, 8 September 2006

2006-09-08T13:03:10Z

New page

===Engine Oil ===

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 degade before the next change interval and provide inadequate protection before the end of the term.

High oil consumption may also result.
The engine is factory filled with a top quality mineral oil to be used during the running-in
period until the After Sales Service. Once running-in has been completed, it is considered
that fully synthetic engine oils represent the best value in terms of fuel economy and wear
protection.

A multigrade oil is designated with a low temperature viscosity grade
(first number with ‘W’ for winter) followed by a high temperature viscosity grade.
Oils with low cold viscosity, offer benefits in terms of fuel economy, ease of cranking and starting, and cold run protection.
Oils with high hot viscosity offer increased protection at high temperatures and high rpm.

For the ‘Mk.1’ and ‘Mk.2’ Elise:

Choose a multigrade oil with viscosity in the following range:

Cold viscosity; 0 - 20W

Hot viscosity; 50 - 60

For use in temperate climates, Lotus specifically recommends the following fully synthetic
products:

-Mobil 1 Motorsport 15W/50

-Castrol Formula RS 10W/60

For use in extreme cold climates, choose an oil with a low temperature viscosity of 0W.

For the Elise 111R/Exige ‘Mk.2’/USA Elise:

These models have been tested in all climatic conditions likely to be encountered with
Texaco Havoline Synthetic 5W/40 oil which 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.

However, if a car is to be driven on track at maximum effort, or in conditions or a manner likely to result in very high oil temperatures being achieved, the engine oil should be changed for

Castrol Formula RS 10W/60.

Lotus 900 series 4 cylinder engines and V8:

Choose a multigrade oil with viscosity in the following range:

Cold viscosity; 0 - 15W

Hot viscosity; 40 - 60

Lotus specifically recommends

Mobil 1 Motorsport 15W/50, and Castrol Formula RS 10W/60.

In all cases, the oil quality grades which should be met are either European standard ACEA
A3, American standard API SL/CF, SJ/CF, or international standard ILSAC GF-3. Check
that this is printed on the oil container.

==Other sources of information==

[http://wiki.seloc.org/index.php/Oil_Labelling_Explained Oil Labelling Explaned]

[http://wiki.seloc.org/index.php/Oil_and_filter_change Oil and Filter Change]

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motor_oil Wikipedia on Motor Oil]

[http://www.opieoils.co.uk/ Opie Oil]