Lotus Esprit
Maintenance specs for 2 variants of the Lotus Esprit — from 1985 to 2004.
1985–1996 Lotus Esprit
2.2L I4 Turbocharged (Turbo SE / S4 / S4s) (910S) · RWD
264 hp / 261 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual (Renault UN1)
FluidAPI GL-4 75W-90
Drain & fill2.4 qt
Full capacity2.4 qt
Power Steering
TypeRack and pinion, no power assist
Fuel
Tank16 gal
TypePremium 91
Tires
Size195/60VR15 (front), 235/60VR15 (rear)
Pressure (front)32 PSI
Pressure (rear)34 PSI
Shop 195/60VR15 (front), 235/60VR15 (rear) tiresService Intervals
Oil change6,000 mi
Trans service24,000 mi
Coolant flush36,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs12,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 36,000 mi
Air filter12,000 mi
Drive belt36,000 mi
1996–2004 Lotus Esprit
3.5L V8 Twin-Turbocharged (918) · RWD
350 hp / 295 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual (Lotus/Renault)
FluidAPI GL-4 75W-90
Drain & fill2.4 qt
Full capacity2.4 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidDexron III ATF
Capacity16 oz
Fuel
Tank16 gal
TypePremium 91
Tires
Size235/40ZR17 (front), 285/35ZR18 (rear)
Pressure (front)33 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 235/40ZR17 (front), 285/35ZR18 (rear) tiresService Intervals
Oil change6,000 mi
Trans service24,000 mi
Coolant flush36,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs12,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 30,000 mi
Air filter12,000 mi
Drive belt30,000 mi