Oil Filter

gdr · Post by **gdr** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 10:48 am

Is the oil filter you would get from Lotus dealer for 111R/S2 Exige the same as you would get from Toyota dealer for Celica VVTi? Due a 4500 mile oil change and I'd prefer to have same filter as MMC would fit just in case I have warranty issue and they don't like non "Lotus" item. Easier to ask on here than remove undertray and have a look at whats in there now!
Ta

YvoTuk · Post by **YvoTuk** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 6:00 pm

then why don't you buy one from MMC? I mean, it could be more expensive as the one from the friendly Yota dealer, but at least you'll be assured about the warranty.

And.. as a bonus, you can pick it up, go the Yota dealer afterwards and compare them

YvoTuk · Post by **YvoTuk** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 6:03 pm

Lotus price is 9.48 GBP + VAT

The filter has been changed back in januari, so they started using another filter. Could be the supplier, could also be the shape or so.

No brainer for a tenner imho.

gdr · Post by **gdr** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 8:43 pm

YvoTuk wrote:then why don't you buy one from MMC?

130 miles away unfortunately, not bothered about cost

steve_weegie · Post by **steve_weegie** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 9:30 pm

I work about 30 seconds walk from MMC (hence the reason i'm driving a lotus!!!) and would be more than happy to pick one up for you and stick it in the post.....

Cheers,

Steve

Post by **simon** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 10:32 pm

MMC can deliver any parts to any garage in the JM group for free.

gdr · Post by **gdr** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 7:40 am

Simon, that is a good option, Belmont Vauxhall on Lang Stracht is JM I think and quite handy for me.
Steve, thanks for offer, I'll bear it in mind if no joy with JM Group.

Mr Momo · Post by **Mr Momo** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 8:09 pm

Go for the deliver to Belmont Lang Stracht - the lorry delivers frequently and they don't seem to charge (yet).

I'm sure Darren (MMC Parts Man) will oblige

gdr · Post by **gdr** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 12:45 pm

Now have received a couple of replacement oil filters from MMC - these are Lotus items. The filter on the car fitted by MMC in April is a Toyota one, so I guess there has been a part change.