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Anyone Doing Their Own Maintenance F430

Discussion in '360/430' started by FloridaChris, Oct 26, 2006.

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  1. FloridaChris

    FloridaChris Karting

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    #1 FloridaChris, Oct 26, 2006
    I'm due for my first annual service. The actual service called out looks pretty trivial. I've got a fully equipped shop and lift at home and am thinking about doing the service myself, not to save $, just because I enjoying working on my own cars. Since this is my first Ferrari I thought I'd ask what others have done and what dealers think about owner service. Obviously I'll keep receipts for proof. Thanks for your thoughts.
     
  2. Senna1994

    Senna1994 F1 World Champ
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    #2 Senna1994, Oct 26, 2006
    Chris what is the first service, a fluid change I would imagine. If you had to do any adjusting on the F1 you probably need an S3 Computer.
     
  3. Philip in AL

    Philip in AL Formula Junior

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    #3 Philip in AL, Oct 26, 2006
    This brings up a point. I was told by the dealer that I bought my 430 from, that if anyone else besides a Ferrari Dealer changes the oil, it could void my warranty. Is this true?
     
  4. FloridaChris

    FloridaChris Karting

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    #4 FloridaChris, Oct 27, 2006
    The first scheduled service is at 5K miles. I am not there yet, so I am looking at doing the twelve month items. There are two things that need to be done at twelve months irrespective of mileage; oil change and brake fluid change. No F1 adjustments. Looks like about an hours work to me once you have her on the lift.
     
  5. masterlu

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    #5 masterlu, Oct 27, 2006
    I was told the same by my Dealer, the only thing I did myself was change out Carbon Fiber parts.
     
  6. vanny

    vanny Formula Junior

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    #6 vanny, Oct 27, 2006
    i called the dealer about my oil change who is about 90 miles away..he sent me a description on how to change the oil..does not void warranty.in doing so i probably saved $100..
     
  7. dongerdude

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    #7 dongerdude, Oct 27, 2006
    What about service history and residual value - I don't mean to sound rude about your mechanical abilities (I'm the biggest mechanical dunderhead going - when I retire in 30 years, then I'll learn to do my own maintenance on all the classics I'll have acquired by then) but on this side of the pond, I wouldn't go near a Ferrari (certainly not a recent one like an F430) if it hadn't been serviced by an official dealer. Older cars, I guess it doesn't matter so much, so I guess my point is slightly dependent on how long you intend to keep the car for.
     

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