The 2008 Lotus Exige has 21 cooling system parts with verified fitment on this page — 3 part types and 8 brands, covering the 1.8L L4 Supercharged engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
The cooling system system on the 2008 Lotus Exige keeps operating temperature in the narrow band the engine was designed for, from radiator and water pump to thermostat and hoses. All 21 listed parts are Coolant / Antifreeze (11 parts), Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal (6 parts) and Water Pump Seal / O-Ring (4 parts).
The 2008 Lotus Exige came with a single engine, the 1.8L L4 Supercharged, and every part is verified against it.
8 brands supply cooling system parts for the 2008 Lotus Exige, led by PRESTONE (4 parts), PEAK (4 parts) and FEL-PRO (3 parts), plus 5 more brands. Quality grades include Economy, Premium and Standard Replacement.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 2008 Lotus Exige. 5 parts have it, including FVP MV5050GAL (Coolant / Antifreeze) and FEL-PRO 35717 (Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Coolant / Antifreeze
Compatible With All Colors
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTONE | AF3055 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Prime YellowAll Vehicles | View on Amazon |
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FVP Popular | MV5050GAL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Extended LifeAll Makes / All Models | View on Amazon |
| PEAK | BQA1GAL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Blue Mountain Long LifeAll Vehicle | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE | AF3100 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Prime Yellow - All VehiclesExtended Life | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | 719009 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Multi-Vehicle Yellow1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
Premium
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTONE Popular | AF2100 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | All Vehicles10yr/300k mi | View on Amazon |
| PEAK | PKP1GAL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | All Vehicles Antifreeze1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PEAK | PXA1GAL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Global Lifetime1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE | AFMAX | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Max Universal1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALVOLINE Popular | ZXEL1 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Dex-Cool Orange1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PEAK | PEP1GAL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | OET European Extended Life Pink1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
This table covers the engine coolants and antifreeze formulations specified for this cooling system. Typical signs include a rising temperature gauge, rusty or sludged coolant, or a heater that blows cold. Use the chemistry named in the notes. Mixing silicate, OAT and HOAT formulas can gel in the radiator.
11 Coolant / Antifreeze parts are listed for the 2008 Lotus Exige, from PRESTONE, PEAK, VALVOLINE and 1 other brand. FVP MV5050GAL carries the "Popular" badge.
The Compatible With All Colors section lists 1 option from PRESTONE — grouped under the catalog's "Compatible With All Colors" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. PRESTONE AF3055 is listed in this group.
In the Economy grade, FVP, PEAK, PRESTONE and 1 other brand supply 4 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is FVP MV5050GAL.
The Premium section lists 4 options from PRESTONE and PEAK — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. PRESTONE AF2100 is listed in this group.
The Standard Replacement section lists 2 options from VALVOLINE and PEAK — built to original-equipment specification. VALVOLINE ZXEL1 is listed in this group.
Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEL-PRO Popular | 35717 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Thermostat Seal | View on Amazon |
| FEL-PRO Popular | 35445 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Outside Diameter: 2.325 In | View on Amazon |
| APEX | AWO2185 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Thermostat Seal | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE | C31090 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Engine Coolant Outlet O-RingMolded Rubber | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ | 711215000 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Thermostat Seal | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ | 711354600 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Located on Thermostat HousingReplaces OE Part Number(s) 1632562010 | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals at the thermostat housing and water outlet. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.
6 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts are listed for the 2008 Lotus Exige, from FEL-PRO, VICTOR REINZ, APEX and 1 other brand. FEL-PRO 35717 carries the "Popular" badge.
This group includes FEL-PRO 35717, FEL-PRO 35445 and APEX AWO2185 and the remaining parts above.
Water Pump Seal / O-Ring
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APEX | AWO2185 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| FEL-PRO | 35717 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | O-Ring | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE | K31792 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Water Pump Housing O-RingMolded Rubber | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ | 411028500 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Housing O-ring | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Water Pump Seal O-rings. Typical signs include a seep at a fitting or a housing that weeps after a service. Lube the new O-ring with the fluid it will see, and do not roll it into the groove.
4 Water Pump Seal / O-Ring parts for the 2008 Lotus Exige come from 4 brands — APEX, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand.
Part numbers include APEX AWO2185, FEL-PRO 35717 and MAHLE / CLEVITE K31792, among others listed above.
Buying Cooling System Parts for a 2008 Lotus Exige
On this vehicle, the cooling system system keeps operating temperature in the narrow band the engine was designed for, from radiator and water pump to thermostat and hoses.
- Confirm you have the 1.8L L4 Supercharged engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the thermostat and refill with fresh coolant whenever you change a water pump or radiator; original hoses on an older vehicle are on borrowed time.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Coolant / Antifreeze and Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cooling system parts fit the 2008 Lotus Exige?
Our catalog currently lists 21 cooling system parts for the 2008 Lotus Exige across 3 subcategories and 8 brands, covering the 1.8L L4 Supercharged engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of cooling system problems on a 2008 Lotus Exige?
Common symptoms include a rising temperature gauge in traffic, sweet-smelling steam, crusty deposits around hose clamps, or a heater that blows cold. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the thermostat and refill with fresh coolant whenever you change a water pump or radiator; original hoses on an older vehicle are on borrowed time.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2008 Lotus Exige was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 2008 Lotus Exige?
Every part on this page is matched to the 1.8L L4 Supercharged engine. Then replace coolant with the exact specification the manufacturer calls for — mixing chemistries can gel and block small passages. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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