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  1. rbellezza

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    #1 rbellezza, Aug 17, 2008
    Hello everybody,
    This is my first thread and I have an Engine Oil question to ask,
    I just purchased a 1990 348TS about a month and half ago and since the Engine Oil is almost a year old I want to change it.
    This car come from Seattle and uses a Helix Shell grade 5-40. Since I live in Las Vegas and is really hot here, would it be better to go higher as 10-40 or 20-50 and what Oil brand should I use for this heat ?
    All the oil guru out there ... please advice.
    Thanks,
    Roberto
     
  2. 355

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    #2 355, Aug 18, 2008
    As these cars get older and Im talking the 355 as well they need thicker oil. Im using motul 300v... 15W-50.
     
  3. ernie

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    #3 ernie, Aug 18, 2008
    Castrol 10w40 works fine for me.
     
  4. SonomaRik

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    #4 SonomaRik, Aug 18, 2008
    Have you looked at Redline? Like its performance.
     
  5. BT

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    #5 BT, Aug 18, 2008
    I got the Mobil 1 5w-30 synthhetic at Sam's club ($31 for a six quart case). Seems to work fine for me.
    BT
     
  6. f355spider

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    #6 f355spider, Aug 18, 2008
    I would think Ferrari has already accounted for temperature variations in recommending a multi-viscosity oil like a 5w-40.
     
  7. MaterMech

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    #7 MaterMech, Aug 18, 2008
    I've run both Royal Purple 10w-40 and Mobil 1 10w-40 with no problems. I'm not an expert on oil but I probably would not deviate too far from the factory recomended 10w-40.
     
  8. PAP 348

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    #8 PAP 348, Aug 18, 2008


    Hello Roberto. I use Mobil 1 5w-50 Synthetic oil. :):)

    I live in Outback Australia where it gets to 113F daily in the Summer time. I have had no issues so far using that grade of engine oil out here in the 'heat'. So I think any good synthetic 5w-50 or 10w-40 oil will be fine for your 348 out there in Vegas! :):)
     
  9. vvassallo

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    #9 vvassallo, Aug 18, 2008
    Redline all the way, baby! And don't forget to put it in your trans too - no, not the engine oil, but the same product line. :)
     
  10. rbellezza

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    #10 rbellezza, Aug 18, 2008
    I have been told by a good friend of mine, an old mechanic that knows about Ferrari's, since the car is aged, I would be better using the mineral Castrol 20w50, not even a syntetic engine oil.
    What do you guys think about that ?
    Please advice ...
    Thanks,
    Roberto
     
  11. speedy_sam

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    #11 speedy_sam, Aug 18, 2008
    Redline 5W40 for the engine and Redline Shockproof or 75W-90NS for the gearbox (to preempt your next question? ;) )
     
  12. f355spider

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    #12 f355spider, Aug 19, 2008
    Actually, Ferrari recommends 5w-40 synthetic, Shell Ultra Helix.
     
  13. MaterMech

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    #13 MaterMech, Aug 19, 2008
    Ya I was wondering about that. The repair manual that I have says 10w-40 Helix. I wonder if different documents say different things?
     
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  15. BT

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    #15 BT, Aug 19, 2008
    I have not read positive reviews of the Shell brand oils.
     
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    #16 348SStb, Aug 19, 2008
    I use Mobil1 0W-40 in all my F-cars.
     
  17. Fpassion

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    #17 Fpassion, Aug 19, 2008
    I guess if its synthetic it makes sense for Ferrari to recommend 5W-40 but most car manufacturers for non synthetic 5W-30 ambient temperature range is -25 to 30 ferh and 10W-30 for 0-110 ferh.
     
  18. dkny

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    #18 dkny, Aug 19, 2008
    +1
     
  19. rbellezza

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    #19 rbellezza, Aug 19, 2008
    Guys, I am really overwhelmed with your answers,
    Thank you all ...
    Roberto
     

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