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New 355 spider owner, what engine and gearbox oil do you use?

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by Rice-Racer, Jan 22, 2015.

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  1. Rice-Racer

    Rice-Racer Formula Junior

    Jan 10, 2015
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    Not trying to revive a well beaten horse here or go into drawn out technical drama, I am a new owner to a 1997 f355 spider, 32,00 km (20,000 miles) on it.
    I just want to know what brand and weight people are using in the engine and gearbox oils.
    I live in north central British Columbia, Canada, so have moderate to some hot summertime temps, maybe the odd road trip a little further south.
    I'd just like input and form my own consensus of the most common oils used, and readily available at average retail stores.
    As well, oil filter being used.
    All input greatly appreciated!
     
  2. greyboxer

    greyboxer F1 World Champ

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    #2 greyboxer, Jan 22, 2015
    Last edited: Jan 22, 2015
    Try looking in the 355 section - start with the technical thread area at the top followed by the numerous threads asking similar questions which are almost inevitably there too

    Welcome & enjoy !

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  3. Enzojr

    Enzojr F1 World Champ

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    #3 Enzojr, Jan 22, 2015
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  4. Enzojr

    Enzojr F1 World Champ

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    Oops ... And welcome to F chat, we would love to see some pic's of your new car .....
    Please pretty please ;)
     
  5. 2NA

    2NA F1 World Champ
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    AmsOil 10w40 Premium Protection in the engine.

    Redline 75w90NS in the gearbox.

    Only one filter that fits. Purflux 197654
     
  6. johnk...

    johnk... F1 World Champ
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    Jun 11, 2004
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    Mobil 1 Full synthetic 75W-90 gear oil.
    Shell Rotella T-6 5W-40 Engine oil for street use.
     
  7. Rice-Racer

    Rice-Racer Formula Junior

    Jan 10, 2015
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    Thanks guys!
    have read and read what I can find here, and am leaning toward the Rotella T-6 and Redline gear oil.
    I have used the Rotella T-6 in my modified Kawasaki ZX1400 Ninja, and was very pleased with it.
    The Redline sounds inviting. just all the various split comments on the second gear change issue,does the Mobil 1 work generally better, I'm not sure. I know many cars come from factory with Mobil 1, so it's a crap shoot or individual experience, gearbox situations.
    More input the merrier!
     
  8. Rice-Racer

    Rice-Racer Formula Junior

    Jan 10, 2015
    252
    Thank You!!
    Yes, just waiting for it to be trucked across Canada here, should be home safe in a week or two.
    Gives me time to move a few cars around in the shop, and another 3 months to go through it, detailing, fluid changes, not that it needs anything (that way I know whats in there for sure!)
     

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