Time for the oil change, where to get Red Line in CT?

Darn. I wish I knew this yesterday. Just spent $22.00 for a 5 gallon container of Mobil 1 at Walmart, which I already opened.

 

Got mine at B&B performance in Branford

Check the Red Line website for local distributors.

 

There is no substitute for Royal Purple IMHO. Have it in the 348 and have used it in every racecar I've owned. You can get it much easier and it is less expensive too. Just my .02

--Mike

 

Hi Jay,

I've been using Red Line Oil in the 355.

I bought some this past spring at a local speed shop (read drag cars). I cringed when the woman behind the counter asked what type of car I had. I was just waiting for the 'foreign junk' jokes to commence from the other patrons. But no quips were exchanged and I got outta there with my oil in hand.

To find a local source go to RedLineOil.com, click on the dealers tab and enter your zip code.
Only caution is to be certain to confirm that the dealer you select carries the oil. Not all dealers carry the full Red Line product range.

Let me know if you cannot get it locally and I can pick some up for you.
I'll even deliver it to SB in Glastonbury. Gives me the perfect excuse to make the drive down.

Sounds like we may need to place a bulk order.

- Ed -

 

Mike is right on the money. Dr. Ferrari/Jim Mcgee from Pocono Sportscar just told me the same thing this afternoon.

 

investigate royal Purple they have been making some false claims that they have had to change

 

I'm going to change the oil myself for the first time on the Ferrari. I was going to use Mobil 1 15w-50. Is that a mistake? Also, is it OK to reuse the copper washer?

 

Just order Redline or whatever you decide on through Amazon by the case or bottle.

I order Royal Purple through them for all my cars. It shows up at the door within a couple of days. No need to drive around looking for a speed shop that has enough in stock or the viscosity I need. They have it all.

 

RedLine oil can be purchased through Bavarian Auto in Portsmouth, NH at very reasonable prices, particularly when you consider that they have free UPS shipping for orders over $150...

www.bavauto.com

About a year ago I switched over from Mobil-1 to RedLine...as in most grades, RedLine has higher levels of ZDDP. Mobil-1, in the 15W-50 grade still has very high levels of ZDDP, so this is still a viable choice.

In all Ferrari transaxles, I use RP 75W-90, MaxGear. This is a GL-5 oil which does not cause any issues with chattering differential plates or synchros. This has been my oil of choice for nearly 10 years. I purchase it from Amazon.com in 5-gallon pails....and use a small barrel pump to disperse.

Best,
David

 

I'll use the Mobil 1. I already have 3 gallons of it. I'm not concerned about more ZDDP. But I would like some more ZIP. Any oils with that additive?

 

Dean, Tommy, the head of service at Miller Motorcars in Greenwich (A Ferrari Dealer) told me to go with 15/50. Jay ( Uconn Husky's) guy Jim McGee from Pocono Sportscar told me that was too heavy a weight and I should be using a 5W/40 in either Castrol Syntec or Royal purple. Good luck.

 

My owners manual (348) calls for 10W40. I also think 15/50 is to heavy. 5w40 sounds perfect. I am a fan of Castrol Syntec but admittedly know nothing about the additive you speak of.

RE- Gearbox...Royal Purple in it now from the rebuild but I'm going back to Redline at my next change.

 

My owners manual says 10w50 but I can't find any. Sorry to hear you lack ZIP.

 

Is that whats reccomended for the 355 or do you feel safe using a lighter oil?

 

What ever happened to 9 quarts of good old Castrol GTX 20W50 like I use?

If I switched to synthetic in the 308 I would have to add a quart a week from all the oil that would leak out from around all the seals given how small the synthetic molecules are.

Black Horse advised me against synthetic unless I pull the motor and do every seal on the engine in the 308.

 

and then you win a free oil change ..... figures, eh?

 

I was thinking of trying Lubro Moly, they make a syth 5w-40 and a 10w-60 (race tech) anyone use it or know anyone using it. It is made in Germany so it must be good, like german beer

 

just my $.02, I just came across this product but haven't used it yet. It will go in with next oil change. ZDDP additive. Can anyone offer pro's and con's?

http://www.cam-shield.com/