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355 oil usage?

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by BrianDrought, May 2, 2005.

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  1. BrianDrought

    BrianDrought Rookie

    Nov 1, 2003
    47
    Milton Keynes
    OK, 3 quick questions...

    1) How much oil does everyones 355 use?

    2) Whats the difference between min/max on the dipstick in terms on litres/quarts etc.

    3) Why does the oil level vary so much ? Check it 3 times and you'll get 4 different results..!

    Thanks folks :)
     
  2. Eric308gtsiqv

    Eric308gtsiqv Formula 3

    Nov 26, 2001
    1,956
    Orange Park, Florida
    Full Name:
    Eric Eiland
    1) After 3 months of weekend only driving, mine was only about 1/2 quart low. Owners manual states "0.26 to 0.52 U.S. gallon per 600 miles according to driving and other conditions".

    2) Owners manual also states that the volume of oil between "Min" and "Max" marks is 0.52 U.S. gallon or 2 litres.

    3) Always check the oil immediately after the engine is fully warmed up to normal operating temperatures. The correct procedure is to pop rear bonnet lid, shut down engine, and (using a shop rag) immediately unscrew dipstick cap, wipe clean, reinsert cap (no need to screw back down), pull back out and check level on dipstick.

    Hope this helps...perhaps other owners here can chime in with their experiences as well...
     
  3. Jam

    Jam Formula Junior

    Oct 4, 2004
    368
    Aus-Asia
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    Jam
    Damn, that oil cap gets hot. Never had a problem with the oil on the 355, get it changed every 3000mls and add a quart in between if it needs it.

    If it needs oil, it needs oil.

    Cheap insurance I say.
     
  4. f355spider

    f355spider F1 World Champ
    Owner Rossa Subscribed

    May 29, 2001
    18,044
    USA
    My 328 and the 355 seem to be one quart between the marks, contrary to the owner's manual. BTW, is that in the manual, the part about not having to screw the cap down? (sorry, my car is at the shop, getting a curbed wheel repaired, so I can't check).
     
  5. Eric308gtsiqv

    Eric308gtsiqv Formula 3

    Nov 26, 2001
    1,956
    Orange Park, Florida
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    Eric Eiland
    Not sure if it is mentioned in the manual or not (probably not) :)

    To be "technical", you should probably screw it down for an accurate reading, but the difference would be equal to approx. 1 cup of oil -- here's a link to a thread where this is discussed somewhat:

    http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11795&highlight=355+oil+dipstick
     
  6. F355Bvc

    F355Bvc Formula 3

    Dec 4, 2003
    1,724
    Lawrenceville. GA
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    Vince Canipelli
    I've owned my 355B since Feb '04, had 2 oilchanges (every 3000 miles) never had to add oil. use 10-40 Castrol Syntech..
     
  7. markcF355

    markcF355 F1 Rookie

    Jun 6, 2004
    3,493
    Schmeckelstan
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    Mark
    What oil? Do these things need oil?
     

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