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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by dan1059, May 30, 2006.

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  1. dan1059

    dan1059 Rookie

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    Any idea WHAt oil filter brand I can use for my 1984 308 and any idea where to get the Shell Helix oil?
     
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  2. DGS

    DGS Seven Time F1 World Champ Rossa Subscribed

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    FOW can probably get you both the UFI filters and the Helix.

    Original spec was UFI and Agip.

    Check http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=64460

    Try Fchat's search engine ("search" on the upper menu) to get more than you ever wanted to know about engine oil. Helix generally isn't worth the hassle and mark-up in the US. Ferrari of Washington can probably score some Agip for you, or you could google for a source.
     
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    I responded to this on another thread. After sufering from poor shifting and lose of HP I was convinced to use BG Ultraguard and WOW what difference. It is a little expensive, around 19.00 a quart. Even though the Shell recomended fluid came out looking unused and no debris on the pick up magnet appearently it can gum up the syncronizers.
     
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  4. f355spider

    f355spider F1 World Champ Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    Many of us use Mobil 1 0w-40 instead, much cheaper, high in quality and easier to find. Use either the UFI or Baldwin oil filter...and NOT the Fram...which has quality control problems.
     
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    What is the Baldwin and UFI Part # for an '87 TR oil filter? Please..........
     
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  6. Tifoso Ferrari

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    The plate riveted to the front of my 575M's radiator states that Ferrari recommends Shell Helix 5W-40. At nearly $20/qt I think it's ridiculous! I went with Red Line 5W-40 (http://www.redlineoil.com/) and can not tell the difference. Red Line is less than 1/2 the price, too.
     
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