Lotus Elite
Coolant capacity & service interval
The Lotus Elite coolant specifications cover normal use with capacities of 7, 7.5 (with heater), and 8.5 liters depending on configuration. The data includes two configurations.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
| Type | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Elite 2.2 (1981-1982) |
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| Elite Coupé Series II (1960-1963) |
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Additional Notes
- The Lotus Elite 2.2 (1981-1982) carries a coolant system capacity of 8.5 liters, which represents the total volume required for a full cooling system service fill on that configuration.
- The Elite Coupé Series II (1960-1963) has a base cooling system capacity of 7 liters, rising to 7.5 liters when the optional heater circuit is included in the fill.
- The 0.5-liter difference between the heater and non-heater configurations of the Elite Coupé Series II reflects the additional fluid volume held within the heater core and its associated hose circuit.
- Across the two listed configurations, the 1981-1982 Elite 2.2 holds a notably larger coolant volume than the 1960-1963 Coupé Series II, with a difference of 1 liter at minimum and 1.5 liters when the Series II heater variant is used as the comparison point.
- Both listed configurations carry a use condition of normal, meaning the stated capacities apply under standard operating conditions rather than a severe-duty or first-change-only service scenario.