Elise S2 Oil Change

[mathewbet1]

Im about to change the oil in my 2003 135 R, its between services but i thought id give it a treat. is it fairy straight forward???

Simply jack up, remove the nuts of rear underside panel with alan key? the bingo? Or is there somthing more I should be aware of. Any advice please thank you.

[jondude]

A few of those little but important things:

If you cannot get the undertray off within minutes ( takes quite a while on a S1 ) then take it off and go for a long run. The idea is to drain the oil when it is h-o-t, as this aids the flushing effect.

Make sure you remove the dipstick and oil filler cap before draining - if you don't, the vacuum will slow down the flow, which reduces the flushing, and leaves quite a lot of old oil in the sump.

Priming the oil filter is also a good idea, and don't rev the engine when you start it. Let it idle for 2 minutes, leave for 2, check level again and bring to a mm or two of the max line.

Sorted.

[TonyHetherington]

Rememebr, though, that when you undo the sump plug you will have boiling hot oil running over your hand. It hurts.

[/voice of experience]

[kevin ritson]

Just needs to be warm - enough to thin it, allowing it to flow through the drain plug easily.

Also make sure you have a really wide container to drain it into, you'd be amazed how messy it can be, even an old oil container with the side cut out can struggle to cope

[TonyHetherington]

And remember to inspect the magnetic sump plug too (should be fine)

[mathewbet1]

Thanks Guys for the advice.......................

[chip*]

Step by step guide to do an oil change, and list of tools required plus useful tips for each step:

http://www.tadts.com/instructions/engine/100001.ht...

Hope this helps.

Rgds
Tom