Bibs 11,369 Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 Does anyone know at what level the oil must go below before the oil tell tale will illuminate on a '98 GT3? I don't want to overfill the car obviously, and at the same time don't want to leave it dry. I know the capacity is 6.3l and low to high on the dipstick is 0.85l. Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to post Share on other sites
WayneB 2 Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 No.1, Know on other G.M. vehicles I own oil level warning lights illuminate when oil level is down 1 litre from full mark on dipstick. As Lotus got system from G.M. this probably applies to this car. Definately dont drive car hard with this lamp lit! (probably not good to blow up engine on loaner car) Good Luck No. 218 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul C 15 Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 No.1, Know on other G.M. vehicles I own oil level warning lights illuminate when oil level is down 1 litre from full mark on dipstick. As Lotus got system from G.M. this probably applies to this car. Definately dont drive car hard with this lamp lit! Assuming lotus put the sensor at the same height... Do the SE's have low oil sensor?, i dunno. Saying that, i'm so paranoid after my recent problems that at any time i can tell you the levels of any liquids in my car. My van on the other hand, gets the lid raised for screen wash only Quote Link to post Share on other sites
s4simon 153 Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 The book says: For cars with the modified harness (mid 94ish onwards) the 'Oil Pressure' Tell Tale light will illuminate if the oil pressure falls below 1.4 bar (20psi) with the engine speed above 1600rpm. My service manual includes the GT3 (up to and including the '97 model) - so not 100% sure if there was a change on the 98 wiring. Quote Simon (94 S4) My Esprit will be for sale in late 2017 Link to post Share on other sites
WayneB 2 Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 Assuming lotus put the sensor at the same height... Do the SE's have low oil sensor?, i dunno. Saying that, i'm so paranoid after my recent problems that at any time i can tell you the levels of any liquids in my car. My van on the other hand, gets the lid raised for screen wash only <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Paul I do definately know its time to add oil to my 83 when it stops leaking out of the engine Wayne Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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