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    Emira I4 low engine oil

    Read the manual….
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    Where are the SW Florida owners at?

    Sarasota Cars and Coffee every month 2nd Saturday; search for website; averages ~ 5-600 cars, 7 to 9:30 am, arrive early for getting decent spot
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    Toyota for check engine light?

    Thanks for great info; do not expect any generic scanner to read manufacturer specific codes (off to the dealer for that). Recognizing the Emira is reassuring…………ordered unit.
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    How to check for abuse during break-in period

    An ECU readout will give you all that you listed and more I believe. Lotus dealer can provide this, ask for a hard copy as I did at my 1000 mile manufacturer requested oil change- confirms parameters were not violated during breakin mileage period……. I would agree, if the original owner...
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    Toyota for check engine light?

    @netsinah thanks for info; question; on the unit car list what info is listed for “lotus”-just this name or does it drop down to “Emira”, year, etc? Was there any trouble getting reader to recognize the VIN or other model specifics data? Thanks…...
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    Interior rattles, creeks and clicks - Lotus' and Dealer's response.

    2024 V6 sport…….rattle from top dash area at base of windshield……could press along dash area and rattle gone………wedged two moderate density neoprene foam pieces into gap, left and right of center, rattle gone now for ~5-700 miles. Dealer had recommended R&R entire dash, which unwilling to do……..
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    Is this foam trim supposed to be on the hood?

    My strip is definitely tight against cowling. Contoured perfecty, but slightly loose at each end-just a dab of Goop or similar adhesive effective. Definitely functions as a seal.
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    Anyone add a baffle to the OEM oil pan?

    Hard to understand an OEM part voids warranty?
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    BEST 3rd Cat Delete (for USA customer)

    Just installed GRP pipe. Attached notes Re:slip fit issue on initial tightening of torca clamp. "Spoke to you few days ago Re: loose fit on GRP delete pipe. You reminded me of the metal shim trick to tighten fitment…. Worked just fine: some notes: 1. uses 0.5mm thick galvanized sheet, 1 1/4”...
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    Engine block discoloration/staining?

    Try nylon type brush to clean surface using Bar Keepers Friend liquid. Worked great for me……many other household applications for surface “rust/oxidation
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    To Corner balance or not to Corner balance

    And sway bars should be uncoupled when corner balancing, then recoupled after with no preload-reason for needing adjustable drop links...
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    Running out of fuel/Massively inaccurate fuel gauge

    A thought: fluid volume, in this case gasoline, has some temperature dependence. When car is parked in cooler enironment i.e., garage etc then volume will probably contract; then when driven now in outdoor usually higher ambient temp plus heat from car, fluid will expand. Same will occur when...
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    This is not the car I ordered!

    Manufacture month and year date is on sticker, drivers side door jamb for US model…….may be right side for RHD?
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    Paint Protection Film (PPF) and Wrap for your Emira

    Mold mark I believe……...
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