Golden Gate Lotus Club
www.gglotus.org
2005 Lotus Elise Maintenance Schedule
Service
1,000
7,500
15,000 22,500 30,000 37,500 45,000 52,500 60,000 67,500 75,000 82,500 90,000
Engine
Renew engine oil & filter
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Inspect engine & transmission for oil leaks
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Check transmission fluid level
X
X
X
X
Renew transmission oil
X/6yr
X/6yr
Inspect air cleaner element
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Renew air cleaner element
X
X
X
Renew spark plugs
X/6yr
X/6yr
X/6yr
Inspect auxiliary drive belt condition
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Inspect integrity of fuel system
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Print engine history report & send to Lotus
X
As Needed
Cooling
Inspect water & oil cooler systems for
damage or leaks. Clean water & oil cooler
radiator finning.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Check coolant level
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Renew coolant
Every 4 Yrs
Brakes
Inspect parking brake adjustment
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Inspect brake pad thickness & disc
condition
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Inspect brake hoses, pipes & hydraulic
units
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Check brake fluid level
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Renew brake/clutch fluid
1 Year
Suspension & Steering
Check security & condition of front & rear
suspension, including free articulation of
rear toe link ball joints
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Check torque of rear toe-link inboard fixing
(50Nm)
As Needed
Inspect dampers for leaks & performance
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Inspect front & rear wheel bearings for play
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Inspect condition of driveshaft gaiters
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Inspe