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Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by DavidYu888, Sep 1, 2025 at 5:42 AM.

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  1. DavidYu888

    DavidYu888 Karting

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    #1 DavidYu888, Sep 1, 2025 at 5:42 AM
    I did a search, but couldn't find anything.
    So my F8 Spider is currently on a transporter being taken to Bulgaria for a driving trip across Bulgaria and Romania.
    When I checked the garage floor after it was taken away, I noticed a small-ish (about 18 inches across) pool of pink liquid under where the left hand side of the middle/rear of the car would have been.
    I was told that it was the long life coolant that Ferrari use, rather than transmission or engine oil and did feel more watery than oily.

    It had just had its 3rd service, where there was no mention of topping up coolant, and it did a track day a week after that.

    Any ideas where it could be leaking from and how serious it is likely to be?

    Unfortunately where I am going it is nowhere near any Ferrari dealer...



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  2. forty1

    forty1 Karting

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    #2 forty1, Sep 1, 2025 at 7:00 AM
    It's like a morning after photo of vomit in your bathroom but you don't disclose your stomach situation before, during or after the event.

    Edit - I suspect it is simply an overfilled coolant res. Ask the person who serviced the car.
     
  3. Trev450

    Trev450 Formula Junior

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    #3 Trev450, Sep 1, 2025 at 7:37 AM
    As above, quite likely to be nothing more than the overflow due to an overfilled header tank.

    I would keep an eye on the coolant level and not worry too much.
     
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  4. mdrums

    mdrums F1 Rookie

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    #4 mdrums, Sep 1, 2025 at 9:39 AM
    See if there is coolant on the transport floor. Also see if you can get the car in these , remove lower floors and see see if a hose fitting is leaking
     
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  5. todd cloud

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    #5 todd cloud, Sep 1, 2025 at 11:23 AM
    The 458 under trays can collect and hide quite a bit of coolant
     
  6. mdrums

    mdrums F1 Rookie

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    #6 mdrums, Sep 1, 2025 at 11:41 AM
    Weird spell check or correction typing... meant to say get the car in the air on a lift and remove bottom panel to visually see where the coolant leaked from.
     
  7. todd cloud

    todd cloud Formula 3

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    #7 todd cloud, Sep 1, 2025 at 2:09 PM
    Ask me how I know
    Pull those trays and inspect
    The 18 inch wide coolant stain is not small
     

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