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Anyone here change their own oil?

Discussion in 'California/Portofino/Roma' started by tf308, Jun 17, 2014.

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  1. tf308

    tf308 Formula 3

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    #1 tf308, Jun 17, 2014
    My friend has a first year California.

    I was hoping to help him change the oil and wanted to check with others here to see if there are any surprises?

    Again, this is a FIRST year California.

    Any body trays in the way?

    Any procedure for a service light?

    Special considerations?

    Thanks
     
  2. tf308

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    #2 tf308, Jun 22, 2014
    Really?????

    No one?? I'm shocked that there is not a single response.
     
  3. tf308

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    #3 tf308, Jun 23, 2014
    Really?

    Does anyone here turn a wrench? (at this point Im just amazed)
     
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    #4 4th_gear, Jun 23, 2014
    Tim, I suspect most if not all the California owners here simply take their cars in for annual service and that's it. They probably don't change their oil more often than that. As these cars are still relatively new, I suspect they also haven't reached the home mechanics yet.

    When was your friend's car last serviced?
     
  5. Royalpar1

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    #5 Royalpar1, Jun 24, 2014
    I fill up my own gas !
     
  6. ConnyF

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    #6 ConnyF, Jun 24, 2014
    Haha. +1
    :)
     
  7. jumpinjohn

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    #7 jumpinjohn, Jun 24, 2014
    Me too! And I wash and vacuum the car myself.

    And I just got back from a 300 mile trip to the dealer for the included annual service. I read the service ticket. There is a lot that has to be removed to change the oil. That is almost like turning a wrench. :D

    John
     
  8. tf308

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    #8 tf308, Jun 24, 2014
    Ok...you guys are alive!

    My understanding was the first year California did not come with the service.

    I guess he should just sell it and get a Cali-T!
     
  9. tf308

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    #9 tf308, Jun 24, 2014
    Ps....it is a 4 hour trip to the closest Ferrari dealer here.
     
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    #10 4th_gear, Jun 24, 2014
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