LL-2-11 Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 Which oil filter is needed to keep warranty - a original Toyota? Where can i buy the filter for the accusump - is there a online dealer somewhere in Europe ?! Oil: Lotus recommends Havoline 5W-40 full synthetic, it seems everybody use a 10W-60 - what's right? How to change oil in the oil cooler? Many Thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ads_green Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 the oil filter is a standard toyota part - not even a Toyta Racing Division unit. I don't think the accusump has it's own filter - it's mounted downstream of the main filter so I don't see the need. 10W60 is a pretty thick oil - only really useful on extended track runs. 10W50 is fine. "how to change the oil in the cooler" - don't Serisouly - Lotus only change this oil if there is suspected debris from an engine failure. Otherwise the service manual states that the amount of oil in the system won't affect things and doesn't need to be changed for routine services. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanie plum Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 The accusump does have its own filter. No idea what it is but B&C said they change mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LL-2-11 Posted May 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 The Accusump has a filter which is called "inline-filter", but I can't find further information. Does anybody have a part list of the 2-11 or know the exact spec.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanie plum Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 Your best bet is to either ask your supplying dealer, or if you don't have one, go to Lotus Motorsport direct. Try emailing RGibbons@lotuscars.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ads_green Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 Jo's spot on - there is an inline filter. I've dug out my 211 parts manual: Section 40.15C, page 1, item 07, "Oil Filter, in line, 120 micron", A127E0023F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LL-2-11 Posted May 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 Many Thanks... I didn't get a part manual, can I find it somewhere in the internet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jack Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 From my Cup car parts list and from the dealer -- they got me the following for the accusump (and it's the same model as in my 2Eleven): ALS3E6016F FILTER, OIL, IN LINE, 120 MICRON -- photos below of a new and used in-line filter. It would appear to be a filter that's easy to clean (rather then replace) as it is just a wire screen/mesh filter .... note that the used one has a broken screen, never figured out how that happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ads_green Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Many Thanks... I didn't get a part manual, can I find it somewhere in the internet? It's copyrighted material so anything on the web will be low quality illegal knock off. If you're doing your own work a printed copy is only about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluken@cmcmmi.com Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 As for the oil filter, we all recognize that Lotus doesn't make the part, however, there are several different varieties of Toyota oil filters with different part numbers that are all adaptable to the Toyota 2ZZ-GE engine. The big difference is in the pressure relief valve at the bottom of the filter. I'm at LOG (but Nick Isn't!) and don't have all of the numbers but I think my Elise, Exige S and 2-Eleven all came with (slightly if not in part number only) different oil filters by Toyota. While the 2-Eleven was at the dealer for some other servicing, I sent him some of the specified oil for the engine and a Toyota filter which I assumed to be the correct part. He called me and told me that the Service Rep for Lotus USA cautioned him against using anything but an OEM Lotus oil filter ($14.95!). Upon inspection, it was different than the filter I had given him and the latest filters that I had ordered for the Exige S. At this point, we need to have someone clarify what the Toyota oil filter part number is that came from the factory on a 2-Eleven prior to any oil change and filter being performed. The OEM from Lotus USA is white and has no Toyota markings on it. I worked for Honda when the first Civic was released. They had a lot of problems with non-OEM filters being blown from their mount becaue of a faulty, or no, pressure relief valve in the replacement filter. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LL-2-11 Posted May 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 I'll make a pic of the original oil filter. What parts (1,2,3) are on the following pic and where is the oil going (a,b,c). Does the Oil of the accusump flow in and out on the same tube? Thanks for help understanding my car ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ads_green Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 (edited) The accusump is like a capacitor on an electrical circuit - yes the oil flows into and out of the accump on the same pipe. If the pressure in the oil system is greater than the pressure in the accusump then oil will flow into the accusump until the pressure is equalised. Likewise, if the pressure in the oil system falls then the accsump will send oil back out into the main oil circuit to help maintain pressure. One of the parts is a one way valve so any oil pressure generated by the accusump is forced the right way. I'll dig out the parts manual. The added advantage is that when the ignition is switched off there is an electrically operated valve right on the end of the accusump that closes to maintain high oil pressure in the accsump. When the ignition is activated the valve opens and the accsump releases it's pressureised oil into the oil system which finds its way into the engine before it's even cranked. Edited May 30, 2009 by ads_green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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