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sandsmuseum · 08-15-2005, 08:44 PM

Here is a tutorial on how to change your own oil in a Lotus Elise.

Some of us have been working on cars for ever... Some of us have tried, made mistakes, and tried again. It is fun learning, at least it was for me.

Some of the stuff we talk about assumes more than basic knowledge. I decided to try and help the new comers with a tutorial on how to change your own oil. The Elise is more complicated than many cars but the skill required is still basic. You will learn something and have fun doing it. That and you will save almost $300! It should take about an hour.

For you pros, please comment on my process. I am sure I made some mistakes or something is not clear. (Please send a picture of the drain plug gasket, I forgot to take one.)

http://www.sandsmuseum.com/cars/elis...oilchange.html

Michael

08-15-2005, 08:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
sandsmuseum Exige enthusiast... Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 776 Images: 33	do it your self... Here is a tutorial on how to change your own oil in a Lotus Elise. Some of us have been working on cars for ever... Some of us have tried, made mistakes, and tried again. It is fun learning, at least it was for me. Some of the stuff we talk about assumes more than basic knowledge. I decided to try and help the new comers with a tutorial on how to change your own oil. The Elise is more complicated than many cars but the skill required is still basic. You will learn something and have fun doing it. That and you will save almost $300! It should take about an hour. For you pros, please comment on my process. I am sure I made some mistakes or something is not clear. (Please send a picture of the drain plug gasket, I forgot to take one.) http://www.sandsmuseum.com/cars/elis...oilchange.html Michael Attached Images __________________ www.sandsmuseum.com antique coin op repair mod for the Library on EliseTalk Last edited by sandsmuseum : 12-08-2005 at 10:21 PM.