Elise due next week

vonquik · #1 (**permalink**) 11-23-2007, 05:39 PM

Hi everyone,

Well I sold my 993 Porsche 2 weeks ago and found a Chile pepper red 2007 Lotus (used) to replace it. I bought the Elise the day before Thanksgiving and now I am waiting for it to be delivered. It should be here early next week. It has a hard top, touring package, sport package and 3500 miles. I am located in Florida so driving weather is perfect.

I look foward to conversing over the forum.

Vonquik

wazina · #2 (**permalink**) 11-26-2007, 09:49 PM

Awesome! I just bought my Exige the day before Thanksgiving too! It's black, touring package, 2006 with 5k miles. I had to sell my 930 about 5 years ago when I started my business. Let's hope the Loti don't cost as much as the Porsches to keep in tip top shape!

roland taylor · #3 (**permalink**) 12-24-2007, 06:30 PM

hello just bought my elise they ship fri dec 28th what kind of synthetic oil do you all recomend this sweetie is a demo 2100 miles!

**Robert@LotusofGreenwich** · #4 (**permalink**) 12-26-2007, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by roland taylor

hello just bought my elise they ship fri dec 28th what kind of synthetic oil do you all recomend this sweetie is a demo 2100 miles!

Havoline 5W-40 is the manufacturer recommended oil weight/ brand. You must use this weight sythetic. The only other company that makes it is Castrol.

roland taylor · #5 (**permalink**) 01-02-2008, 02:56 PM

Ill change to the Havoline is it true that you have to use a Lotus oil filter to keep warrranty other filters void it.

**Robert@LotusofGreenwich** · #6 (**permalink**) 01-02-2008, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roland taylor

Ill change to the Havoline is it true that you have to use a Lotus oil filter to keep warrranty other filters void it.

Yes. If you have a mechanical failure that can be traced back to oil, then the oil filter specification becomes critical. While there are "regular" filters which work, Lotus requires the use of their filter.

vonquik · #7 (**permalink**) 01-02-2008, 04:48 PM

I have tried to find Havoline 5W40 Synthetic without much success. Where are you guys getting it from??
Your prompt attention is appreciated.
Vonquik

**Robert@LotusofGreenwich** · #8 (**permalink**) 01-02-2008, 05:01 PM

I would suggest ordering it from your local auto supply house (as I used to before I worked for a Lotus dealer)SAE 5W40
product code 223403
bottle UPC
0-76568-79646-4
case UPC
0-76568-79668-6