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Oil type and grade for 550 Maranello

Discussion in '456/550/575' started by dersark_painclinic, Mar 10, 2005.

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  1. dersark_painclinic

    dersark_painclinic Formula Junior

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    Lazik Der Sarkissian
    #1 dersark_painclinic, Mar 10, 2005
    Hello fellows.

    I just bought a 1999, 550 Maranello with 1400 miles on the clock. I am thinking to change the oil myself. The shell 5W-40 is not available to the public. There are Amsoil 5W-40 and Redline 5W-40 and also Mobil 0W-40 for european cars. I call around, they recommend Mobil 15W-50. I think it is not the right grade. What do you recommend.

    Thanks.

    L. Der Sarkissian
     
  2. CodeRed

    CodeRed Formula Junior

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    #2 CodeRed, Mar 10, 2005
    If you use Mobil make sure it is Mobil One. Redline has a very good product, as well. 0-50 is really good.
     
  3. Rifledriver

    Rifledriver Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #3 Rifledriver, Mar 10, 2005

    I use the Redline in customer cars and my own. You are right with the cold oil pressures that late model Ferrari's run I would stay away from the 15/50.
     
  4. Ferrari4Life

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    #4 Ferrari4Life, Mar 10, 2005
    What type of oil comes in the car from the factory?
     
  5. darth550

    darth550 Six Time F1 World Champ
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    #5 darth550, Mar 10, 2005
    Helix at $22.00/quart.....$5-600 job at the dealer.

    Mobil 1 is $3.99 per and just as good. Any independant mechanic will do it for $100.00 or so with the oil. The filters are $80.00.

    Don't buy into the BS.

    DL
     
  6. AEHaas

    AEHaas Formula 3

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    #6 AEHaas, Mar 13, 2005
    The 575 Maranello comes with Shell Helix Ultra 5W-30 from the factory. They recommend 0W-40 for around town and 5W-40 for racing. I use 0W-20 Mobil 1.

    aehaas
     
  7. maranelloman

    maranelloman Guest

    #7 maranelloman, Mar 14, 2005

    Wow. You're getting HOSED.

    My dealer charges me $12.45 a quart. Still a lot, but not usurious.
     

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