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Hubert Otlik (Hugh)
Junior Member
Username: Hugh
Post Number: 140
Registered: 1-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 10, 2002 - 5:49 pm: | |
Well, the only difference b/w the 0W and 5W40 would be start up viscocity; the 0W has none at start up, the operating viscocity would be comparable to the Shell 5W40, since both have viscocity ratings of a 40W oil when up to temp.
-Hubert
Although it would never hurt to ask a F car mechanic; for piece of mind if nothing else.
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Viken Bedrossian (Vikenb)
Junior Member
Username: Vikenb
Post Number: 173
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 10, 2002 - 5:45 pm: | |
>> Per Mobil's site there is a 0W-40 available forumlated for European cars. <<
Yes, I believe that is the weight used in P-cars now. I wonder if it's OK to use in the F-cars also. |
Hubert Otlik (Hugh)
Junior Member
Username: Hugh
Post Number: 139
Registered: 1-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 10, 2002 - 5:36 pm: | |
Viken:
Per Mobil's site there is a 0W-40 available forumlated for European cars.
http://www.mobil1.com/supersyn/index.jsp |
Viken Bedrossian (Vikenb)
Junior Member
Username: Vikenb
Post Number: 172
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 10, 2002 - 5:28 pm: | |
>> I started using Mobil 1 on my 360 after I went to two Ferrari FNA dealers and they told me they were not using Shell on their 360s because it was too expensive. I immediately went back to Mobil 1 and saved myself some serious cash! <<
Ernesto,
What weight Mobil 1 are you using? I don't believe 5W40 is available, is it? |
Hubert Otlik (Hugh)
Junior Member
Username: Hugh
Post Number: 138
Registered: 1-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 10, 2002 - 5:21 pm: | |
Dave,
Quick word on Castrol Syntec: it isn't really a full synthetic, as the newest forumlation is made using a petroleum stock, hence your paying for synthtic while getting dressed up dino juice. And, oddly enough, the base from which Syntec is made is taken from Shell; raises a question about Shell's synthetics as well.
Read about it by clicking the link below:
http://kozmik.guelph.on.ca/gtdproject/fluids/castrol.htm |
Dave (Maranelloman)
Junior Member
Username: Maranelloman
Post Number: 240
Registered: 1-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 10, 2002 - 8:53 am: | |
My dealer is now using Castrol Syntec for my 550 instead of Helix, since it's only $4 a quart. |
Ernesto (T88power)
Member
Username: T88power
Post Number: 481
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 10, 2002 - 8:41 am: | |
I started using Mobil 1 on my 360 after I went to two Ferrari FNA dealers and they told me they were not using Shell on their 360s because it was too expensive. I immediately went back to Mobil 1 and saved myself some serious cash!
Ernesto |
Paul Sloan (Sloan83qv)
Member
Username: Sloan83qv
Post Number: 369
Registered: 3-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 10, 2002 - 7:01 am: | |
Any Shell Gas station can order Helix by the case for you, Buying it through the Ferrari dealer is a rip-off. |
Brian stewart (Eurocardoc)
Member
Username: Eurocardoc
Post Number: 340
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 10, 2002 - 6:55 am: | |
I sell a fully synthetic 5W40 by Pentosin for $6 per liter |
martin J weiner,M.D. (Mw360)
Member
Username: Mw360
Post Number: 480
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 09, 2002 - 9:35 pm: | |
5/40 Shell Helix is rec by F since Shell is a race sponsor.My guy says any good synthetic is as good at 1/2 the price but assuming your car is under warranty better stick with Shell for obvious reasons.
I have oil changed every 3 k mi and haven't added any in the intervals.(car has 10k mi)-'99 Euro. |
Kevin Johnson (Jammy)
New member
Username: Jammy
Post Number: 41
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 09, 2002 - 1:29 pm: | |
Jay,
In 3000 miles, my 360 has used about 1/3 litre, based on it being 1 litre between min & max. Oil level measured with the engine at operating temp and idling as in the handbook. In the UK, the oil is available from any Shell gas station. |
Mitch Alsup (Mitch_alsup)
Junior Member
Username: Mitch_alsup
Post Number: 72
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 09, 2002 - 11:43 am: | |
My 355 with 30K miles burns about 1 cup (1/8 litre) per 2000 miles. |
Viken Bedrossian (Vikenb)
Junior Member
Username: Vikenb
Post Number: 171
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 09, 2002 - 11:36 am: | |
The engine oil specified for the 360 is Shell Helix Ultra 5W40 synthetic oil. Available only through the dealer for $15 to $20 per liter depending on location. My car has burned 1/2 a liter in the first 5000 miles. |
Jay P. Ross (Eilig)
New member
Username: Eilig
Post Number: 41
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 09, 2002 - 11:31 am: | |
What weight of oil is recommended by Ferrari for the engine in the 360?
Also, out of curiosity, have any of you 360 owners experienced any oil consumption? If so, at what rate does it consume?
Thanks in advance. |