Maintenance Schedule
The following maintenance schedule is for most Esprits. There are minor variations for different markets, but you can still use this as a general guideline. Keep in mind that Lotus Cars Ltd. recommends in the case of low usage vehicles where a 'mileage interval' service is not required in any 12 month period, a 'time period' service is performed as indicated.
C Service 50,000mi. |
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A Service 43,500mi. |
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B Service 37,500mi. |
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A Service 31,000mi. |
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C Service
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A Service 18,500mi. |
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B Service 12,500mi. |
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A Service 6,000mi. |
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First Service 1,500mi. |
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ENGINE |
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Check and if necessary top up coolant |
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Inspect cooling system hoses and
connections |
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Check valve clearances, adjust if necessary |
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Renew spark plugs (Prior 88 MY) |
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Renew spark plugs* (88 MY on) |
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Check operation of engine management
system |
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Check timing belt condition
and tension, adjust if needed |
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Renew toothed timing belt |
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Check all V belt condition
and tension, adjust if necessary |
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Renew air cleaner element |
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Renew fuel filter (x - not fuel injection
models) |
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Inspect fuel system cap, tank, lines and connections |
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Torque
exhaust system mounting bolts |
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LUBRICATION |
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Renew engine oil and filter |
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Check and if necessary top up transmission oil (Prior 89 MY) |
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Check and if necessary top up transmission oil (89 MY on) |
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Renew transmission oil (Prior 89 MY) |
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Renew transmission oil (89 MY on) |
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Lubricate lower steering swivels (Prior 85 MY) |
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Lubricate locks, hinges, and catches |
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Lubricate speedometer angle drive (Prior 89 MY) |
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Repack front hubs. |
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BRAKING SYSTEM |
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Check brake fluid level. |
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Check entire system for leaks and
damage to pipes. |
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Renew hydraulic fluid and seals |
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Check brake pads for wear |
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Check operation of brakes tell tale lamp |
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Check torque of caliper mounting bolts |
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Check handbrake adjustment |
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CLUTCH |
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Check and adjust if necessary |
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Check clutch fluid level |
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STEERING & SUSPENSION |
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Check all steering connections and mountings |
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Check anti roll bar connections and
rubber mountings |
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Check torque of front & rear suspension and damper bolts |
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Check moving parts for wear and
bellows for leaks |
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Check front wheel bearing adjustment |
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Check torque of drive shaft bolts |
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Check dampers for leaks and deterioration |
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Check front and rear wheel alignment |
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ELECTRICAL |
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Check security of battery and earth
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Check operation of all lights |
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Check headlamp alignment |
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Check operation of all elec. equip.&
instruments |
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WHEELS & TIRES |
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Check tire
condition and pressures, including spare |
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Check torque of all wheel nuts |
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Check road wheel balance |
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BODY |
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Check all hinge and lock operations |
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Check seat belts and seat adjustments |
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Check air conditioning operation |
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Top-up
screen washer reservoir |
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GENERAL |
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Inspect
condition of all major unit
mounting rubbers |
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Check torque major unit mounting bolts |
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