Tl*the contact owns a 2006 lotus elise. The contact stated that the oil line hose fittings connection failed causing the oil to spill onto the engine. While driving 65 MPH the interior of the vehicle filled with smoke from the oil that spilled on the engine. The contact drove the vehicle to the side of the road where he noticed the engine compartment of the vehicle was on fire. The contact put the fire out himself and no one was injured. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who confirmed that the oil line hose caused the failure to occur. The vehicle will not be repaired for at least four weeks. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 35,000.
2006 Lotus Elise engine complaints
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Was traveling at approximately 30 MPH when I noticed oil light came on. Drove car to nearby service station and noticed rear passenger side rear tire was covered in oil and there was a puddle of oil under car. Had car towed to dealer where the problem was diagnosed as a failed oil cooler line. Several sources (web forum, mechanic) have told me this is a common failure in these cars. I am concerned that this failure could result in loss of traction, or engine fire under the right circumstances.
Badly worn second cam causing misfire.
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