Service Schedule Question

[MattyB]

So, 1st service with the Evora is due with myself.

I've been fully documenting the S/H, which is nicely thorough (always good to see). However, I'm confused as to what's due when! I've been through all the history, and I've got 8 services/stamps done in total, which is correct for a 2010 car, and by this record, my next service should be the 9th for it. However, the previous stamp was "7th Service (63k)" which I believe should have been the 8th, the the one before that was "6th Service" which should have
been the 7th?

Realistically it doesn't matter, as what should be done, and when, is absolutely spot on, assuming I'm correct with the below additional work? So am I correct that other than the usual yearly, I'm looking at:
- Air Filter 4 years
- Brake Fluid 2 years
- Pollen Filter 2 years
- Gearbox oil 4 years
- Spark Plugs @ 50k.

I've also got it in the back of my head that there is a belt that should be replaced at some point? Aux belt? Although the book doesn't state it, is this a late revision by Lotus?

[Cdm2018]

On 26/01/2019 at 23:28, EuropaSman said:

 

Not really; I too received the e--mail from PJS Sports Cars. I think it's great that this dealer is being proactive.

The message states that Lotus have recently added two additional operations to the vehicle maintenance schedules for Evora and Exige V6; changing the aux belt every 4 years/every 36k miles instead of on condition and the TMPS sensors every 5 years/45000 miles instead of when faulty. 

My Launch Edition is coming up to 10 years old in September and the aux belt and TMPS sensors are okay (touch wood). I see this as preventative maintenance, just like changing a timing belt every 5 years regardless of condition (I'm glad that the 2GR-FE has timing chains).

See the above my 2010 was serviced last week and central lotus didn’t advise me on the above and they knew about my faulty TPMS valve 

i bought an aux belt on eBay this week for £50 as it’s retail price is £150

i was told the first service stamp is not counted so if you have 8 it’s really 7 and on the 8th it’s a big service ie spark plugs ? 

[andyj007]

sparks plugs not expensive speak to hanger 111.. 

 

[MattyB]

38 minutes ago, Cdm2018 said:

See the above my 2010 was serviced last week and central lotus didn’t advise me on the above and they knew about my faulty TPMS valve 

i bought an aux belt on eBay this week for £50 as it’s retail price is £150

i was told the first service stamp is not counted so if you have 8 it’s really 7 and on the 8th it’s a big service ie spark plugs ? 

Ah, that would make sense!

Spark plugs have already been done last year, so that's ticked off, but I can't find any reference to the aux belt being changed, so I'd better ask about that one....have you got a link to the one from eBay?

[MattyB]

 

Also, while I'm here - CMC are recommending 85w90 gearbox oil, where as on here people tend to be going for 75w90.

Isn't 85w gonna be a bit difficult when cold?

[Cdm2018]

9 hours ago, MattyB said:

Ah, that would make sense!

Spark plugs have already been done last year, so that's ticked off, but I can't find any reference to the aux belt being changed, so I'd better ask about that one....have you got a link to the one from eBay?

Here is the number I am sure the eBay listing stated he had a couple ?

173558781622

regards

[Don262]

I used Redline MTL 75W80 GL4 fully synthetic  when I changed my transmission oil. I have the CR box in my 2010 NA. Opie oils recommend it as it improves the gear change, and I think it does.

[Hangar 111]

2 hours ago, Cdm2018 said:

Here is the number I am sure the eBay listing stated he had a couple ?  173558781622

That will probably be OK on an NA, but on an S you really want the Gator belt.

The belt change at 4 years is a recent addition to the service schedule.

2 hours ago, Don262 said:

I used Redline MTL 75W80 GL4 fully synthetic  when I changed my transmission oil. I have the CR box in my 2010 NA. Opie oils recommend it as it improves the gear change, and I think it does.

That is the spec oil for an NA (albeit semi-synth), but again the S needs a slightly higher HD spec.

Dave

[Bruss]

31 minutes ago, Hangar 111 said:

That will probably be OK on an NA, but on an S you really want the Gator belt.

The belt change at 4 years is a recent addition to the service schedule.

That is the spec oil for an NA (albeit semi-synth), but again the S needs a slightly higher HD spec.

Dave

Which oil do you recommend Dave?

 

[Cdm2018]

42 minutes ago, Hangar 111 said:

That will probably be OK on an NA, but on an S you really want the Gator belt.

The belt change at 4 years is a recent addition to the service schedule.

That is the spec oil for an NA (albeit semi-synth), but again the S needs a slightly higher HD spec.

Dave

I think My oil would be due next service but as Bruss is asking which oil ?

i assume if I am servicing at lotus they will know ? But then they didn’t know about the belt ? 😗

i have NA Evora 

[Hangar 111]

55 minutes ago, Bruss said:

Which oil do you recommend Dave?

On the S cars we use Motul 300, as when you look at the detail of the spec, there aren't many out there that match it.

44 minutes ago, Cdm2018 said:

I think My oil would be due next service but as Bruss is asking which oil ?

i assume if I am servicing at lotus they will know ? But then they didn’t know about the belt ? 😗

i have NA Evora 

On an NA, there would be no harm at all using the higher spec, but I'd be interested to see whether the MTL worked well (it's not one we have tried), as the RedLine works well in the C64 gearbox on the 2ZZ cars.

Dave

[MattyB]

8 hours ago, Cdm2018 said:

Here is the number I am sure the eBay listing stated he had a couple ?

173558781622

regards

Do I trust a random eBay person (who usually sells womens clothes, it seems) who's randomly selling unpackaged, seemingly unbranded belts?   

[Bruss]

30 minutes ago, MattyB said:

Do I trust a random eBay person (who usually sells womens clothes, it seems) who's randomly selling unpackaged, seemingly unbranded belts?   

Now't wrong with carrying a pair of womens stockings in the car to replace the fan belt if it breaks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

well that's what I told 'er indoors when she found 'em under the pax seat.

[Cdm2018]

 

4 hours ago, MattyB said:

Do I trust a random eBay person (who usually sells womens clothes, it seems) who's randomly selling unpackaged, seemingly unbranded belts?   

Not yet received the belt but then I wouldn’t know if the belt is for Nissan Micra ? 

I am just trusting the seller is genuine ? 

[Colin P]

22 hours ago, MattyB said:

 

Also, while I'm here - CMC are recommending 85w90 gearbox oil, where as on here people tend to be going for 75w90.

Isn't 85w gonna be a bit difficult when cold?

It was always liked to be warmed up before the gear change eased up. If I recall correctly Jez at Back on a Track used the original oil at the year 4 service but pretty sure he put the specs on the invoice. Might want to take a look at that to see what it was, but I agree I wouldn’t want a thicker oil at cold temps.

[Bruss]

The synchros need thin oil to work quickly and effectively. The correct oil is 75w80 and the best mod is to add an oil cooler if you haven't already got one (later cars).

 

[TomE]

On 29/01/2019 at 21:56, MattyB said:

Realistically it doesn't matter, as what should be done, and when, is absolutely spot on, assuming I'm correct with the below additional work? So am I correct that other than the usual yearly, I'm looking at:
- Air Filter 4 years
- Brake Fluid 2 years
- Pollen Filter 2 years
- Gearbox oil 4 years
- Spark Plugs @ 50k.

I've also got it in the back of my head that there is a belt that should be replaced at some point? Aux belt? Although the book doesn't state it, is this a late revision by Lotus?

Mine's a 2011 S so may be slightly different servicing requirements to yours, but...

- Gearbox oil I was recommended to do every 2 years (every year if lots of track driving) and I'm using the Red Line fully synthetic (MTL 75W-80 GL4) as that's what Opie Oils recommended - interested to read Hanger111 suggesting the Motul 300 so will look into that

- Brake fluid I was recommended to do every year

- Coolant isn't on your list and is every 4 years

[MattyB]

Thanks, I'll add coolant to the list. I'm going to go with the Motul 300 I think - does anyone know how much is required?