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Marq J Ruben (Qferrari)
Member
Username: Qferrari
Post Number: 411
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, June 22, 2003 - 9:08 am: | |
Omar-
David is right, don't sweat it. When my 328 was in at Ferrari of Wash. for its annual service, they highly recommended switching to synthetic in lieu of the Valvoline that I, and they, had been using in the past. I told them I was wary, due to all the 'leak' problems one hears about with the use of synthetics.
They went as far as to tell me that if it leaked at all or if I was unhappy with it for ANY reason, they would switch it back at no charge.
I hesitatingly agreed. The result so far = no leaks at all and the car definitely runs a bit cooler. Go for it, you won't be disappointed.
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BobD (Bobd)
Intermediate Member
Username: Bobd
Post Number: 1289
Registered: 3-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, June 22, 2003 - 7:33 am: | |
Omar, I believe it's 90 weight. Go here and click on Gear Lubricants at the top. Then click on MT-90. It sure made my tranny shifting smoother... good luck!
http://www.redlineoil.com/products.htm
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david handa (Davehanda)
Intermediate Member
Username: Davehanda
Post Number: 1027
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, June 22, 2003 - 12:42 am: | |
BTW, measure carefully. I have never been able to get more than 9 quarts in during a change. I usually, but in 8 quarts, start it up and let it warm a bit, then shut down, wait several minutes and check. One more quart usually puts it on the money.
I usually only got 8 quarts in with my previous carb 308. |
Omar (Auraraptor)
Member
Username: Auraraptor
Post Number: 731
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, June 22, 2003 - 12:39 am: | |
Thanks Dave, you saved me a trip to the store! |
david handa (Davehanda)
Intermediate Member
Username: Davehanda
Post Number: 1026
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, June 22, 2003 - 12:37 am: | |
Omar,
I wouldn't sweat it. Everyone has their preference when it comes to oil. The Mobil 1 products work great, no problem there. The leak thing is wierd, I have never had leak problems with my previous 308 or my current 328 using synthetics, but both cars got a "major service" right after purchase, so maybe the new seals made the difference.
I personally prefer synthetics, and use whatever happens to be on sale. Right now, you can get one gallon (four quarts)jugs of Shell Rotella T full synthetic oil in 5w-40 on sale for $12.89 each at Walmart ($3.25 quart). Just changed my oil with it tonight for the 2nd consecutive time (3k change intervals), with no problems, works fine. |
Omar (Auraraptor)
Member
Username: Auraraptor
Post Number: 729
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, June 22, 2003 - 12:27 am: | |
Ok, I just picked up 11 qrts (1 extra) Mobil 1 15W50...guess I should go back and return it? Ok what do the 328ers (and 308ers) recommend is best?
Oh and BobD, MT-90, what is the spec weight of that? Is it a 75W90 type? |
Bill V (Doc)
Member
Username: Doc
Post Number: 361
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, June 21, 2003 - 6:31 pm: | |
I'm also running Castrol 20w50 in my '85 308. I had tried Mobil 1 15w50, but the synthetic leaked a lot more than the straight petroleum oil. |
Dave328GTB (Hardtop)
Member
Username: Hardtop
Post Number: 610
Registered: 1-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, June 21, 2003 - 5:52 pm: | |
John,
My manual also says 10-40. There may have been a change somewhere along the line. There were some internal parts changed late in the series, but none I would suspect to affect oil weight. No bearings or anything like that.
Dave |
BobD (Bobd)
Intermediate Member
Username: Bobd
Post Number: 1287
Registered: 3-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, June 21, 2003 - 4:15 pm: | |
I've had two different mechanics tell me to stay away from using synthetics in the 328 engine (and I assume 308). I'm also running Castrol GTX 20/50.
BTW, I had the 30K done about 6 wks ago and my mechanic used Red Line MT-90 in the gearbox. It shifts so much smoother now... really unbelievable!!! Give it a try! |
Omar (Auraraptor)
Member
Username: Auraraptor
Post Number: 728
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, June 21, 2003 - 3:01 pm: | |
John, I thought I was crazy too, so I just checked my manual again, it says 10W50...werid |
john roberts (Jr328gtb)
New member
Username: Jr328gtb
Post Number: 34
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Friday, June 20, 2003 - 2:57 pm: | |
Omar
my manual says the proper oil is Agip SINT 2000 10W40....not sure why yours is different.
But this is the oil i use and my mechanic gives me an extra quart, just in case. |
DJParks (Djparks)
Member
Username: Djparks
Post Number: 322
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Friday, June 20, 2003 - 1:09 pm: | |
Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil, 20w50. The oil will be changed every 2,000 miles.
Some might say over kill but when I spend most of my outings keeping up with 355's, 360's or my friends TR the car gets put through it's paces. Not necesarily beat but I doubt there is any carbon build up in the engine.
Clean is good.
DJ 1978 308 GTS |
Ron Vallejo (Ron328)
Junior Member
Username: Ron328
Post Number: 200
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Friday, June 20, 2003 - 12:48 pm: | |
Castrol GTX 20W50 is being used on mine (not to say it is the best though). |
mike 308 (Concorde)
Junior Member
Username: Concorde
Post Number: 228
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Friday, June 20, 2003 - 6:48 am: | |
15W50 should be fine for a 308 or 328, either synthtic or dino oil. Even 20W50. |
Mark Collins (Markcollins)
Member
Username: Markcollins
Post Number: 264
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Friday, June 20, 2003 - 5:26 am: | |
Omar
the recommended in Europe was/ is Agip Sinth2000 not sure of the Watt rating! |
Omar (Auraraptor)
Member
Username: Auraraptor
Post Number: 726
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Friday, June 20, 2003 - 2:16 am: | |
I am guessing synthetic, but what weight?
The manual recommends 10w50..and I can't find it anywhere.
Would a Syn 15W50 be better or worse? How much should I put? (I am guessing the amount in the manual is optimal, but I might as well ask)
Thanks for the help! |