Lotus Exige, MK2

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Lotus Exige, MK2 manual transmission fluid capacity is 2,3 liters. Service intervals include checking at 45000 km and changing at 90000 km or 72 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 2,3 liter
  • Check 45000 km
  • Change 90000 km/ 72 months
  • Code: 6/1
Exige (2004-2008)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter
  • Check 45000 km
  • Change 90000 km/ 72 months
  • Code: 6/1

Additional Notes

  • The Lotus Exige MK2 manual transaxle holds 2.3 liters of fluid, a figure that applies to a service fill rather than a full overhaul, meaning the actual total system volume may differ when the unit is completely drained and disassembled.
  • Both the Exige (2004-2008) and the Exige S (2006-2013) share an identical 2.3-liter transaxle capacity, indicating the same gearbox unit was carried across both variants despite differences in engine specification.
  • The fluid check interval is set at 45,000 km under normal use conditions, which is a periodic inspection point rather than a full fluid replacement, intended to confirm fluid level and condition without necessarily requiring a drain.
  • The change interval for the manual transaxle fluid is 90,000 km or 72 months, whichever comes first under normal use conditions, meaning time elapsed can trigger a service requirement even when mileage has not been reached.
  • The 72-month time-based limit on the change interval translates to six years, reflecting the fact that transmission fluid degrades chemically over time regardless of how many kilometers the vehicle has accumulated.
  • The check interval at 45,000 km falls at exactly half the distance of the 90,000 km change interval, placing one inspection midway through each full fluid service cycle under normal use conditions.

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