Lotus Elise
Maintenance specs for 3 variants of the Lotus Elise — from 2005 to 2011.
2005–2011 Lotus Elise
1.6L I4 (111 / base) (1ZZ-FE) · RWD
134 hp / 118 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual (C50)
FluidAPI GL-4 75W-90
Drain & fill1.8 qt
Full capacity1.8 qt
Power Steering
TypeRack and pinion, no power assist
Fuel
Tank10 gal
TypeRegular 87
Tires
Size175/55R16 (front), 225/45R17 (rear)
Pressure (front)27 PSI
Pressure (rear)30 PSI
Shop 175/55R16 (front), 225/45R17 (rear) tiresWiper Blades
Driver18"
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2005–2011 Lotus Elise
1.8L I4 (111R / S) (2ZZ-GE) · RWD
189 hp / 133 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Manual (C60)
FluidAPI GL-4 75W-90
Drain & fill1.9 qt
Full capacity1.9 qt
Power Steering
TypeRack and pinion, no power assist
Fuel
Tank10 gal
TypePremium 91
Tires
Size175/55R16 (front), 225/45R17 (rear)
Pressure (front)27 PSI
Pressure (rear)30 PSI
Shop 175/55R16 (front), 225/45R17 (rear) tiresWiper Blades
Driver18"
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2005–2011 Lotus Elise
1.8L I4 Supercharged (SC) (2ZZ-GE) · RWD
218 hp / 156 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Manual (C60)
FluidAPI GL-4 75W-90
Drain & fill1.9 qt
Full capacity1.9 qt
Power Steering
TypeRack and pinion, no power assist
Fuel
Tank10 gal
TypePremium 91
Tires
Size175/55R16 (front), 225/45R17 (rear)
Pressure (front)27 PSI
Pressure (rear)30 PSI
Shop 175/55R16 (front), 225/45R17 (rear) tiresWiper Blades
Driver18"
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi