V8 Service Schedule
Know what to do and when!
1996-2004

Below is the Service Schedule for MY96 – Onwards V8 Esprits. This can be used as a guide for nearly all V8 Esprits, although some models may need differing maintenance. You'll see a list of which service should be done at which mileage (nobody does it every six months) and a list of what should be done at which service. V8 Esprits have A & B Services, with A being the cheapest and B the most expensive. The schedule follows an A, B, A, B, A, C format through it's serviced life.

1,000 miles	After Sales	36,000 miles	B Service	72,000 miles	B Service
6,000 miles	A Service	42,000 miles	A Service	78,000 miles	A Service
12,000 miles	A Service	48,000 miles	A Service	84,000 miles	A Service
18,000 miles	A Service	54,000 miles	A Service	90,000 miles	A Service
24,000 miles	A Service	60,000 miles	A Service	96,000 miles	A Service
30,000 miles	A Service	66,000 miles	A Service	102,000 miles	A Service

Op No.	Operation Description	Time Period	A/S	A	B
1	Fit protective covers to seats, footwells, steering wheel & rear wing		X	X	X
	Lubrication
2	Renew engine oil*	12	X	X	X
3	Renew engine oil filter*	12	X	X	X
4	Inspect engine & transmission for oil leaks		X	X	X
5	Check transmission oil level			X
6	Renew transmission oil				X
7	Check PAS fluid level		X	X
8	Renew PAS fluid				X
9	Repack front wheel bearings				x
	Engine
10	Check for free operation of both turbocharger wastegates			X	X
11	Inspect auxiliary drive belt condition			X	X
12	Check cam belt tension			12,000 miles
13	Renew cam belts			24,000 miles
14	Renew fuel filter			102,000 miles/8yrs
15	Renew air cleaner element				X
16	Renew spark plugs & re-seal covers				X
17	Carry out 'Tech 1' test		X	X	X
	Cooling System
18	Inspect radiator, oil coolers, & pipework for damage or leaks. Clean all radiator finning		X	X	X
19	Check coolant level		X	X	X
20	Renew coolant	24 months
	Braking System
21	Check parking brake adjustment		X	X	X
22	Inspect operation of brake tell tales		X	X	X
23	Inspect brake pad thickness & disc condition^			X	X
24	Inspect brake hoses, pipes & hydraulic units			x	X
25	Check brake/clutch fluid level & inspect for leaks		X	X	X
26	Renew brake/clutch fluid	12 months
	Steering & Suspension
27	Inspect security and condition of front & rear suspension			X	X
28	Inspect dampers for leaks & performance			X	X
29	Inspect front & rear wheel bearings for play			X	X
30	Check torque of rear hub nuts (260 – 270 Nm)		X
31	Inspect condition of driveshaft gaiters			X	X
32	Inspect steering ball joints & gaiters			X	X
33	Inspect free play at steering wheel			X	X
	Wheels & Tyres
34	Inspect tyre condition & set pressures (inc spare)		X	X	X
	Electrical
35	Check battery terminals for security & condition			X	X
36	Inspect operation of all lights			X	X
37	Inspect operation of all electrical equipment		X	X	X
	Body
38	Check adjustment & lubrication of hinges & latches		X	X	X
39	Inspect operation & condition of seat belts			X	X
40	Inspect operation of heater/air conditioning			X	X
41	Top up screenwash reservoir		X	X	X

Road Test Performance
Engine performance, Brake performance, Clutch operation, Gearbox operation, Steering performance, Wheel balance, Driveline and suspension noise/vibration.

Recommended Service Times
After Sales Service: 2.5 hr
'A'' Service:  3.4 hr
'B' Service:  8.4 hr

Note:

* In 'severe service' conditions (dusty areas, or cold, stop/start driving) change twice as frequently or as required.

^ In conditions where the brakes are subject to heavy use, inspection may be required more frequently

'Inspect' means assess condition and test for correct operation. Extra time is required to adjust or repair – advise customer beforehand if necessary.

'Check' means test and adjust/fill or tighten as necessary.

X Required Maintenance: Lotus Cars Ltd. requires that these maintenance operations and checks are made within 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of the distances indicated to maintain warranty validation and help ensure proper safety, emissions performance and dependability of the vehicle. The advice of the dealer should be sought for any service problems. All necessary repairs should be completed at once.

Recommended Time Period: Lotus Cars Ltd. recommends that in the case of low usage vehicles where a 'mileage interval' service is not required in any 12 month period, a 'time period' service is performed as indicated.

California spec Esprit require a slightly modified schedule. Please contact your Lotus Dealer for more information.

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