Lotus Exige, MK2

Brake fluid capacity & service interval

Lotus Exige, MK2 uses brake fluid with a capacity of 2 liters. Service intervals include checking at 15000 km or 12 months and changing at 30000 km or 24 months. The data covers 2 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Exige S (2006-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Check 15000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 30000 km/ 24 months
Exige (2004-2008)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Check 15000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 30000 km/ 24 months

Additional Notes

  • The hydraulic brake and clutch system on the Lotus Exige MK2 holds 2 liters of brake fluid, a figure that reflects the total capacity of a shared circuit serving both braking and clutch actuation rather than a brake-only reservoir volume.
  • The Exige (2004-2008) and Exige S (2006-2013) share an identical 2-liter system capacity, meaning no variation in fluid volume exists between the naturally aspirated and supercharged variants covered by these specifications.
  • Under normal use conditions, the check interval for the hydraulic brake and clutch system is set at 15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first, establishing an annual minimum inspection frequency regardless of mileage accumulation.
  • The change interval under normal use conditions is 30,000 km or 24 months, which means fluid replacement is due every two years at a minimum, even when the distance threshold has not been reached.
  • The check interval of 15,000 km or 12 months is exactly half the change interval of 30,000 km or 24 months, indicating that one intermediate inspection falls between each scheduled fluid replacement.
  • Brake fluid is hygroscopic, meaning it absorbs moisture from the atmosphere over time, which is why a time-based interval of 24 months applies alongside the distance-based threshold of 30,000 km for the change schedule on both Exige variants.

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