This page lists 20 cooling system parts for the 2011 Lotus Elise, across 3 part types, covering both the 1.8L L4 and the 1.8L L4 Supercharged. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.
The cooling system system on the 2011 Lotus Elise keeps operating temperature in the narrow band the engine was designed for, from radiator and water pump to thermostat and hoses. All 20 listed parts are Coolant / Antifreeze (10 parts), Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal (6 parts) and Water Pump Seal / O-Ring (4 parts).
The 2011 Lotus Elise was sold with both the 1.8L L4 and the 1.8L L4 Supercharged. All 20 parts on this page fit every engine.
8 brands supply cooling system parts for the 2011 Lotus Elise, led by PRESTONE (4 parts), PEAK (4 parts) and FEL-PRO (3 parts), plus 5 more brands. Quality grades include Premium, Economy and Standard Replacement.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 2011 Lotus Elise. 4 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 Fits: all 2011 Elise engines | AF3055 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Prime YellowAll Vehicles | View on Amazon |
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FVP Popular Fits: all 2011 Elise engines | MV5050GAL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Extended LifeAll Makes / All Models | View on Amazon |
| PEAK Fits: all 2011 Elise engines | BQA1GAL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Blue Mountain Long LifeAll Vehicle | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE Fits: all 2011 Elise engines | AF3100 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Prime Yellow - All VehiclesExtended Life | View on Amazon |
Premium
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTONE Popular Fits: all 2011 Elise engines | AF2100 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | All Vehicles10yr/300k mi | View on Amazon |
| PEAK Fits: all 2011 Elise engines | PKP1GAL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | All Vehicles Antifreeze1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PEAK Fits: all 2011 Elise engines | PXA1GAL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Global Lifetime1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE Fits: all 2011 Elise engines | AFMAX | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Max Universal1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEAK Fits: all 2011 Elise engines | PEP1GAL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | OET European Extended Life Pink1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: all 2011 Elise engines | 888374 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | American Vehicle Orange1 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.
10 Coolant / Antifreeze parts are listed for the 2011 Lotus Elise, from PRESTONE, PEAK, FVP and 1 other brand. FVP MV5050GAL carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2011 Elise.
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 and PRESTONE supply 3 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 PEAK and VALVOLINE — built to original-equipment specification. PEAK PEP1GAL is listed in this group.
Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEL-PRO Popular Fits: all 2011 Elise engines | 35717 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Thermostat Seal | View on Amazon |
| FEL-PRO Popular Fits: all 2011 Elise engines | 35445 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Outside Diameter: 2.325 In | View on Amazon |
| APEX Fits: all 2011 Elise engines | AWO2185 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Thermostat Seal | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: all 2011 Elise engines | C31090 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Engine Coolant Outlet O-RingMolded Rubber | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: all 2011 Elise engines | 711215000 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Thermostat Seal | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: all 2011 Elise engines | 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 2011 Lotus Elise, from FEL-PRO, VICTOR REINZ, APEX and 1 other brand. FEL-PRO 35717 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2011 Elise.
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 Fits: all 2011 Elise engines | AWO2185 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| FEL-PRO Fits: all 2011 Elise engines | 35717 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | O-Ring | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: all 2011 Elise engines | K31792 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Water Pump Housing O-RingMolded Rubber | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: all 2011 Elise engines | 411028500 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Water PumpHousing 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 2011 Lotus Elise come from 4 brands — APEX, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand. Every part fits both the 1.8L L4 and the 1.8L L4 Supercharged.
This group includes APEX AWO2185, FEL-PRO 35717 and MAHLE / CLEVITE K31792 and the remaining parts above.
Buying Cooling System Parts for a 2011 Lotus Elise
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.
- You do not need to pick an engine: every cooling system part on this page fits both the 1.8L L4 and the 1.8L L4 Supercharged.
- 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 2011 Lotus Elise?
Our catalog currently lists 20 cooling system parts for the 2011 Lotus Elise across 3 subcategories and 8 brands, covering both the 1.8L L4 and the 1.8L L4 Supercharged. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do cooling system parts differ between 2011 Lotus Elise engines?
No. On this page every cooling system part fits both the 1.8L L4 and the 1.8L L4 Supercharged. You do not need to pick an engine to choose the right row — use the notes for position and trim.
What are the signs of cooling system problems on a 2011 Lotus Elise?
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 2011 Lotus Elise 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 2011 Lotus Elise?
Every part on this page already fits both the 1.8L L4 and the 1.8L L4 Supercharged. 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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