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  1. Dave00

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    #1 Dave00, Mar 24, 2024
    I am needing to add some fluid in the axle lift reservoir and have looked in the manual and searched, still haven’t seen anything specified on what kind. If anyone knows would appreciate the info. Car is a 2017 488gtb
     
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    #2 Viperjoe, Mar 24, 2024
    Where is the reservoir located?
     
  3. flash32

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    #3 flash32, Mar 24, 2024
    I assume chf 11 but not sure cause it isn't listed any where
     
  4. Dave00

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    #4 Dave00, Mar 24, 2024
    It’s on left side of engine bay behind the panel
     
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    #5 flash32, Mar 24, 2024
    Correction ..based on some research it is ATF fluid

    Can you confirm it is red in color?



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  6. Dave00

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    #6 Dave00, Mar 24, 2024
    I will pull the panel off tomorrow and see if it’s red
     
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    #7 flash32, Mar 24, 2024
    If it is red I will do a little more research and see if this is perfect for your car lift Image Unavailable, Please Login

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  8. Dave00

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    #8 Dave00, Mar 24, 2024
    Ok thank you for the help, I couldn’t find any information on it. Will check tomorrow to confirm the color
     
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    #9 Dave00, Jun 11, 2024
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    #10 Hopeful, Jun 12, 2024
    Wouldn't it be smarter to just call a ferrari service department and ask them?
     
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    #11 Pantdino4, Jun 13, 2024
    Are you sure you need to add fluid? Looks full to me.
    Some reservoirs are not meant to be completely full, to allow for fluid expansion with heat
     
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    #12 Eric C, Jun 14, 2024
    my air bags dont need weird oils or any funny business
     
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    #13 05F430F1, Jun 14, 2024
    Just make sure you adjust the nut behind the wheel


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  14. Dave00

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    #14 Dave00, Jun 14, 2024
    The reservoir is empty, just has a red color to it from the fluid, I have checked the pump for leaks so will have to check the front lift struts and see if they are leaking.
     
  15. SD455TA

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    #15 SD455TA, Jun 14, 2024
    I would have thought that the lift system would have been a closed system set up without resevoirs and such and I wish it was. So just replacing a bad part is more complicated with this. Never knew this. I wish my car didn't have that system in it.........but it does.
     
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