Lotus Elan

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Lotus Elan manual transmission fluid capacity is 1 liter. Fluid change intervals occur every 6000 miles or 9600 km. The data covers 1 configuration.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
Elan (1962-1975)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Change 6000 miles/ 9600 km
  • Code: 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The Lotus Elan manual transmission holds 1 liter of fluid, which is a relatively small capacity consistent with the compact, lightweight gearbox design used in sports cars of the era.
  • A 1-liter service fill indicates the figure applies to a routine top-up or drain-and-refill interval rather than a full overhaul, where residual fluid in the casing would typically account for the difference from a dry fill volume.
  • The specified change interval for normal use conditions is 6,000 miles or 9,600 km, placing fluid maintenance on a relatively frequent schedule by modern standards.
  • The 6,000-mile interval applies specifically under normal use conditions, meaning the specification does not account for more demanding driving cycles that might otherwise shorten the service period.

Other Systems