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458 DIY Oil Change Procedure - Yes, I committed the ultimate sin!

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  1. AZLambo

    AZLambo Formula Junior

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    #1 AZLambo, Nov 1, 2014
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    Well, Here it is, for all of you true car enthusiasts that like to
    do some of your own service work, especially oil changes.
    Yeah, I know......my car is now worth nothing. I don't have
    a dealer invoice for $500.00 saying that they changed my oil.
    No one will want to touch my car now that I have committed
    the ultimate blasphamy! Well, let me tell you..........previous
    oil changes done by the dealer had left out a couple of bolts.
    Who knows what else was done or wasn't done by those
    apprentice oil changers! Enjoy!
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  2. Noblesse Oblige

    Noblesse Oblige F1 Veteran

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    "yeah, I know......my car is now worth nothing."

    Not to anyone who sees this panel.
     
  3. PhilNotHill

    PhilNotHill Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Thanks for sharing.

    After my seven year free maintenance runs out I can spend a few thou on a lift and DYI.

    Best
     
  4. Solid State

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    Bravo. Thanks for taking the time to document and supply part numbers.
     
  5. mik458spider

    mik458spider Formula 3

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    Don't need to buy a lift, just bring this post to a local mechanic, they will DI4Y (do it 4 you) for $50 if you bring along your own engine oil, and go home with a clean hand.
     
  6. AZLambo

    AZLambo Formula Junior

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    Ha ha! That 7 year "free" maintenance
    on your 2012 & newer wasn't free!
    It was an obligatory option included in the purchase price.
     
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  7. mik458spider

    mik458spider Formula 3

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    True true true. It's a bad deal if you always keep the car in the garage. But if you drive it like you stole it, then it's a good deal.
     
  8. justthebest

    justthebest Formula Junior

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    Thanks so much for creating this - wonderful value you've created for other owner enthusiasts!
     
  9. sparked

    sparked Rookie

    Jul 15, 2006
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    Good info, thank you for sharing. Does this also apply to speciale?
     
  10. BerMz

    BerMz Rookie

    Oct 11, 2014
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    very useful info. Thank you for sharing. Anyone do for gear oil change? I will try to do next week.
     
  11. BerMz

    BerMz Rookie

    Oct 11, 2014
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    Thanks for sharing. Very useful info :)
     
  12. dustman

    dustman F1 World Champ
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    Excellent overview, thank you!
     
  13. frvett

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    Jeff @ AZlambo Can we put holes in the rear diffuser and under tray to drain the oil ?
    In my 360 they had them it made it ok to drain the oil . Only the transmission oil had to remove the tray. I changed the oil myself on my 360 for 11 years and had no problem in selling it. I will have 6 years to wait and see if the 458 will be able to be change to drain.
    Thanks for the procedure. Peter Vero Beach FL.
     
  14. since-15

    since-15 Formula 3

    Nov 26, 2008
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    Nicely done!
    Curious. What other brand motor oil can be used?
     
  15. AZLambo

    AZLambo Formula Junior

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    I would imagine that you could hole-saw out holes in the under tray for draining the oil,
    But I didn't check to see how high up
    the drain holes are compared to the undertray. All of the
    drain holes drain directly DOWN, so that
    part wouldn't be a problem. You might need to make some Fiberglas "cones/cylinders" to
    go up to the drain holes, so that oil and/or drain plugs couldn't fall onto the top
    of the undertray.
     
  16. Mbn

    Mbn Formula Junior

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    Very useful indeed.

    Thank you so much.

    Mbn
     
  17. AZLambo

    AZLambo Formula Junior

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    I'm not sure, but I would imagine if not the same, very similar.
     
  18. mik458spider

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    I would do this too when the 7 years expired, but not diy. I will bring it to an oil change workshop and let them see this. For some people who say that this would make nobody dares to buy the car, I don't think so. When you buy a used Ferrari, you would want a Ferrari dealer to check it for you. This oil change won't destroy anything. And the bill for oil change from Ferrari dealer is not $500 but $1,500. They wash your car and vacuum it though.
     
  19. Whoopsy

    Whoopsy Formula Junior

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    I will wash and vacuum your car for only $800.................

    Will throw in the oil change for an extra $200.
     
  20. tincouch

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    thanks for posting this!! it's fun working on cars of all makes! Jeff @ AZlambo...have you noticed 458 with different fastening hardware on the floors and diffusers?
     
  21. gqa

    gqa Formula Junior

    Feb 10, 2011
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    Thanks for this info. I could see myself doing this or take it to a reputable shop to do it after my 7 year plan ends if I still own it. $1500 for this is a rip off even if you have the cash!
     
  22. johns930

    johns930 Formula 3

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    thanks! most useful post of the decade!


     
  23. Solid State

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    AZLambo - I would only add that you will get more of the old oil to drain faster and more fully if you first make sure the oil is warm before you begin and second, remove the Cap/dip stick and the old filter while it is still draining.

    Also, when finished and checking for leaks, don't forget to check around the oil filter cap to make sure you have seated the cap and new rubber ring completely. Lastly, good advice to put the covers back on after checking for leaks down below. Enjoy.
     
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  24. ernie

    ernie Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Nice DIY!
     
  25. winterin8

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    THANK U SO MUCH FOR DOING THIS :)


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