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

Great write up!

 

Great post, Jeff. Thanks!

 

Great job on the dyi. Thanks. Something to consider when my 7 year free annual service expires.

 

This should be made a sticky thread
thanks

 

awesome

 

Awesome. Thanks

 

Great writeup. Now I just need an Italia to practice

 

Thanks for sharing; I will come back to this post after the 7 year included maintenance.

 

This will definitely save some $$. Great instructions! A step by step video would also be great too.

 

Have you DYI guys ever thought of using an oil evacuator instead of screwing around underneath the car? If the diffuser is really that much of a pain to remove, also no need for a lift. I don't own a 458, YET, but when I do, there's no damn way I'm paying the dealer $1,500 for an oil change. I use my evacuator on my Yamaha outboard and also my wife's Mercedes SUV. With top mount oil filter, no need to get under the car.

Great deal on MityVac MV7300 at ToolTopia.com

 

Done too many oil changes to be convinced that there is a more thorough method of removing the old oil than a gravity slow drain with a warm motor. It sure is more convenient to vacuum but don't believe it will do as good a job getting all the old stuff out. If you really need a lift to do it (remove the under tray, etc.) then at $1500 a change it might be a better idea to invest in a lift or half lift if you want to DIY. That way you know its done right and you can monitor/maintain the rest of the running gear.

 

Having changed the oil on a few of my cars over the years, I have a really hard time trusting the vacuum method. I think it's worth it to either pay for the service to be done or get under the car and make sure the oil / debris are all sufficiently purged. With some of my vehicles, I'll sacrifice ~1/2 a quart by pouring it in the open filler with an open drain plug to give it one quick rinse. Excessive? Maybe. Worth the $10 to me? Yep.

 

I know a lot of people believe all maintenance should be performed at Ferrari dealership but I wonder if some appropriately documented it oil changes by providing receipts of oil and filter, mileage and date, and took detailed pics of oil change being completed if people would still be turned away? I for one would not have a problem with someone performing their own oil changes and documenting like stated and would have no issues buying used from them. What are other members thoughts? I do however feel that vehicle still needs to be seen be dealership on occasion for other maintenance and to be looked over.

 

Thanks for the tips; I am going to change the oil on my 458 as soon as spring breaks and this will be the first time I have done it. Your write-up is a great help.

On the vacuum change: I too don't think it would be as good as the old-fashioned way. That having been said, there are some BMWs without drain plugs, so vacuum is the only option.

Also, putting your car on the lift to do an oil change is (for me anyway) a form of Zen (and the art of maintenance)

On the warranty: according to the Magnuson-Moss Act, no dealer can refuse you warranty if you do your own service. But I anyway get all my parts from our local dealer (Cauley) because they are great to work with.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnuson%E2%80%93Moss_Warranty_Act

 

In step 7: can anyone confirm the wrench size (19?)

In step 15: anyone know the torque on the filter housing?

 

Nice to change your own oil, but how do you turn off the service interval light?

 

The information contained on this thread and the related link above is just fantastic. I am certain that with good record keeping there is no detriment to re-sale value if you do your own oil changes.

Also with the money you save really expand your documentation with an oil analysis $28 from Standard Analysis to keep with your records. If anyone questions not getting oil changes done at the dealer ask them how many dealers analyze the oil and keep the records. That should quiet any concerns pretty quickly

 

Thank you so much for doing this. I'm doing an oil change on my buddies 458 this coming weekend and this is very help. I just ordered an oil change kit from Algar so we will be all set.

One suggestion if you don't mind - please post a PDF or large images - that would be very helpful

 

Oil extractor wouldn't work for dry sump

Do dealer charge to reset the service light? Too bad there is no way to do it yourself.

You don't need a lift to remove the trays. A good ramp will do

 

What are the torque settings for the drain plugs and filter cannister?

 

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Thanks Dave! Really nice of you to post the information. I greatly appreciate it!