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apexdc · 03-28-2008, 09:52 PM

I seem to recall that Lotus intitally had some durability concerns on the Toyota engine and ultimately decided the issues were largely tied to oil temperatures. Is it possible that the change in oil spec relative to the original application occurred at that time/

03-28-2008, 09:52 PM	#55 (permalink)
apexdc From close to Roswell.... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Palm Springs, CA Posts: 428	I seem to recall that Lotus intitally had some durability concerns on the Toyota engine and ultimately decided the issues were largely tied to oil temperatures. Is it possible that the change in oil spec relative to the original application occurred at that time/ __________________ 2006 Elise, Graphite Grey/Red leather, Sport Elise Suspension, Hardtop 1992 900SS Ducati Race Spec Built by Ferracci 2006 KTM 950 SuperMoto, a work in progress Wife drives a 2007 Cooper S, our BIG car! Old stuff gone: Ferrari 275GTB/4, '69 1275 Cooper S. '72 500 Fiat, old Jags, etc. Never bought a boring car.