Lotus Elite

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Lotus Elite manual transmission fluid capacity is 2,5 liters. Service intervals include checks at 10000 km and changes at 9600 km, 20000 km, or 6000 miles. The data covers 2 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Elite 2.2 (1981-1982)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,5 liter
  • Check 10000 km
  • Change 20000 km
  • Code: 5/1
Elite Coupé Series II (1960-1963)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,5 liter
  • Change 6000 miles/ 9600 km
  • Code: B.M.C. 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The Lotus Elite manual transmission fluid capacity stands at 2.5 liters across both listed configurations, a figure consistent with a service fill rather than a full overhaul quantity, which would typically account for residual fluid left in passages and components.
  • The Elite 2.2 (1981-1982) carries a two-stage service schedule under normal use conditions: an inspection interval at 10,000 km and a full fluid change interval at 20,000 km.
  • The Elite Coupé Series II (1960-1963) specifies a change interval of 6,000 miles, equivalent to approximately 9,600 km, under normal use conditions, reflecting the shorter drain intervals common to service standards of that era.
  • The change interval for the Elite Coupé Series II is expressed in both miles and kilometers, whereas the Elite 2.2 intervals are listed exclusively in kilometers, reflecting a shift in how service data was recorded across the two periods.
  • The Elite 2.2 specification separates the check and change operations into distinct intervals, with the check occurring at half the distance of the full change, a structure that allows for condition monitoring before committing to a drain and refill.

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