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Discussion in 'California(Portofino)/Roma(Amalfi)' started by MPRTKLR, Feb 1, 2024.

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  1. MPRTKLR

    MPRTKLR Karting

    Mar 18, 2007
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    Russ
    #1 MPRTKLR, Feb 1, 2024
    Wanted to see if people have a list of tools and items needed for basic maintenance items, I.e fluid changes, spark plugs, etc. Seems difficult to find videos for the California T and not the earlier California. Given how many were produced, I imagine some have to be doing maintenance themselves. Thank you in advance!
     
  2. DavidPutty

    DavidPutty Karting

    Jan 19, 2020
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    Del Boca Vista
    #2 DavidPutty, Feb 1, 2024
    They came with 7 years free maintenance so I'm guessing most people took them to the dealer for service. Now that they are getting older maybe more videos will be done
     
  3. mcw

    mcw Formula Junior
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    Aug 10, 2008
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    #3 mcw, Feb 1, 2024
    My 2016 Cali T had its last annual dealer maintenance under the 7-year plan in 2023. I've had zero issues on maintenance, expect to have the dealer do the stickies this year, and will try the dealer also for the annual maintenance now on my current nickel. As a result, I've done no basic maintenance myself on the car even though I love working on old cars and have the garage set up for all mechanical rebuilds.
     
  4. jgriffi1

    jgriffi1 Rookie

    Dec 4, 2015
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    #4 jgriffi1, Feb 1, 2024
    I realize it's of no help to you now, but I have the shop manual and bought everything I need to do the oil change, so I'll take some pictures and post that when I do.
     
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  5. MPRTKLR

    MPRTKLR Karting

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    #5 MPRTKLR, Feb 3, 2024
    Thank you for the replies! I realize with the 7 year maintenance, these are just coming out. Any help on tools needed or guidance is appreciated. I’m not a fan of brining cars anywhere if I can do it myself. Too many issues in the past, too much of a hassle, etc. I imagine that these cars in comparison to older Ferraris aren’t that difficult to work on. I was amazed at how easy my Porsche was. Just brining the car into the dealer for a safety recall wanted me to never deal with them again. Thank you in advance!
     
  6. montegoblue

    montegoblue Formula Junior
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    Aug 7, 2009
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    East TN
    #6 montegoblue, Feb 5, 2024
    This could turn into a great DIY thread for Cali T owners, very little out there and the car doesn't seem that difficult to work on. I had a Cali T and put 30k miles on it with no problems at all (other than engine mounts needed to be replaced and a broken strut); now just bought another 2015 w/ 22k miles and hope it is as good as our last one!
     

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