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What Motor Oil do you guys use for a F430?

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  1. Challenge_Stradale

    Challenge_Stradale Karting

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    Manual call for Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40 but good luck finding it.

    Hearing different things from different people/dearships re: what to use.

    I dont need a service, just want to buy a few quarts/ltrs.

    Thought I'd post a few pics of my car/s too.

    Thanks in advance!
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    Challenge_Stradale, Jun 16, 2008
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  2. BritBlaster

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    I use whatever "Jiffy Lube" has on special that day! ;)
     
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  3. abz

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    Beautiful 430. Love the interior.
    I have an 07 430 coupe in Silverstone.
    Because the car is under warranty, I would recommend using what the manual calls for - Shell Helix Ultra 5W40.

    I live in Pittsburgh and was very happy to be able to purchase a case of the Shell Helix form a distributor here in town.
    I have used about 2 quarts in 3000 miles. Just had my 1 year annual maintenance completed where my dealer changed the oil, among other things. Dealer charged $17.50/quart (10qts). I paid about $125 dollars for my case. If you are interested I would be happy to sell you 2 or 3 quarts (same as what I paid for it), since it will be a long time before I use 10 more quarts. Just PM me if you are interested. Enjoy your 430. Al
     
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  4. Challenge_Stradale

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    Al,
    I was able to find 2 quarts but had to travel to a Ferrari dealer in CT!
    That is super cool of you & I am definitely interested in buying 3 quarts.

    I am going to PM you now.
    Regards,
    Gregg
     
    Challenge_Stradale, Jun 17, 2008
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  5. PCH

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    Apparently you got the oil together. Your 430 is optioned beautifully!
     
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  6. Uomo360F1

    Uomo360F1 Formula Junior

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    Expect a reply from Dr. Ali Haas.
    He wrote, what perhaps is, one of the most interesting and educative articles regarding synthetic motor oil.
     
    Uomo360F1, Jun 17, 2008
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  7. 308nut

    308nut Formula 3 Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    I've used

    Shell Helix and Elf Excellium LDX these are the only true synthetics worth buying
     
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  8. B R

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    I thought I've seen ads on the tee-vee for Quaker State saying they are the official oil for F cars?
     
    B R, Jun 17, 2008
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  9. CChung

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    Quaker State is correct. On my '08 F430 the owner's manual says Quaker State Horsepower 5W-40 should be used. On delivery, the car came with two extra quarts of Quaker State European Engine fully synthetic 5W-40 oil. All other fluids use the Shell brand. I wonder why they switched to Quaker State just for the engine oil and not the rest of the fluids.
     
    CChung, Jun 18, 2008
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  10. ForzaMaranello

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    I use Mobil 1 0-40. I run M1 in everything I own (including my 2 race cars) and have had nothing but good luck with it.
     
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