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  1. nFiniteGPU

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    #1 nFiniteGPU, Oct 12, 2009
    Hello guys,

    Does any one knows what is the engine and gearbox oil capacity i'm about to change oil on it.
     
  2. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #2 tazandjan, Oct 12, 2009
    456 GT 10.0 liters/10.5 qts engine, 5.0 liters/5.25 qts transaxle

    456M's tranaxle held an extra liter of 75W-90.

    Have the 456 GT OM in soft copy if you need one.

    Taz
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  3. nFiniteGPU

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    #3 nFiniteGPU, Oct 12, 2009
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    What do you reckon about 5W-50 oil for engine?Considering i'm living in area of hot temperatures.
     
  4. tazandjan

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    #4 tazandjan, Oct 12, 2009
    I would stick with a good 5W-40 or 0W-40 fully synthetic, as recommended. I run Valvoline 5W-40 fully synthetic in mine, and Mobil 1 5W-40 European Formula, Redline 5W-40, and Royal Purple 5W-40 are all good choices.

    The trend now is to lighter weight oils because the synthetics are so good the heavier weight oils are not needed on modern engines.

    Make sure and change out your coolant every 2-3 years.

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  5. 2000 456M

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    #5 2000 456M, Oct 12, 2009
    +1. Same here. FWIW, I was stuck in a fair amount of stop-and-go traffic in 90 degree + weather this summer and the oil temp never got to the 12 o'clock position. I see no need for a 50w oil.
     
  6. nFiniteGPU

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    #6 nFiniteGPU, Oct 12, 2009
    Thanks guys i will got for Mobil 1 5W-50.
     
  7. Dave 456

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    #7 Dave 456, Oct 12, 2009
    Terry, I made it 12 litres, including filters & oil cooler. I usually put in 10 litres, then warm up to check level - as per the OM, then add the remaining to get the level right. PITA, because I can only buy the oil in 5 litre containers - so I need 3!

    For the gearbox, add 1/2 litre if you want to flush the oil cooler & lines- this for a non-M model.
     
  8. tazandjan

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    #8 tazandjan, Oct 12, 2009
    Dave- Funny you should mention that. My 575M took 12.5 qts to fill the last oil change and calls for 10.5. Almost sounds like the fill is to the minumum mark.

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  9. 2000 456M

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    #9 2000 456M, Oct 13, 2009
    LOL, Well, I guess that shows how much weight my comments carry!

    When measuring the oil level be sure to do it:
    1. after the car has been brought up to operating temperature; and
    2. IMMEDIATELY after shutting off the engine.
     
  10. tazandjan

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    #10 tazandjan, Oct 13, 2009
    Allan- I was wishfully thinking it might have been a typo.

    Taz
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  11. 2000 456M

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    #11 2000 456M, Oct 14, 2009
    If the subject matter was telecommunications law, I might have been offended, but I can't hold myself out as an expert mechanic, let alone of Ferraris, only an "informed consumer." So I can't be upset if my advice is blown off. BTW, The largest engine I've ever stripped down and put back together was a .35 c.i. two stroke model aircraft engine.
     

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