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California T - service intervals, and what needs to be done

Discussion in 'California(Portofino)/Roma(Amalfi)' started by walman, Feb 20, 2025.

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  1. walman

    walman Karting

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    Wal Smith
    I traded in my California 30 on January 31th and picked up a 2015 California T with 9,300 miles/15,500km on the odometer.

    I was looking through the workshop manual that I downloaded online to find out more about the service intervals and what needs to be done. In the workshop manual it shows the first service interval coming up at 20,000 km.

    Isn't there anything that needs to be done sooner other than oil changes?

    I've read on the original service record from the dealership that a brake fluid flush should be done every 2 years.

    What about the transmission fluid and other fluids? What needs to be replaced and when?

    I also read on this forum that the battery should be replaced every three or four years. I'm getting a new one installed this weekend.

    And the workshop manual states that things like the airbag and seatbelt pre tensioners need to be replaced every 15 years? Is that for real?

    The car was purchased by the original owner back in 2015 at Ferrari of Alberta. I have the service records from them showing the car was serviced regularly according to the Ferrari 7-year plan.

    Look forward to hearing from all you California T owners and how best to take care of our treasured F cars.

    Cheers


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  2. DavidPutty

    DavidPutty Karting

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    My dealer says they can plug the car into their computer and it will tell what service items are due
     
  3. miamiron

    miamiron Karting

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    I've done annual service with dealer every year since 7 year maintenance ended. I always ask for the old parts back. Every old filter still looked brand new, the
    accessory belts still looked brand new, even the pollen filter. I got the old spark plugs back and they didn't look that bad at all... of course this all depends on your
    environment and mileage...

    I'd tell you to pick a month, and every year, change the oil no matter what.
    Check your air filters, if they still look new, then check again next year.
    Change the pollen/cabin filter if you think it's dirty or you're a smoker.
    Inspect your belts, if they look worn or cracked then change them.
    I personally do brake fluid flush every other year.
    I won't change my battery until I can tell it's at end of life (frequent manettino errors popping up for example). I just keep it on a ctek charger no issues...
    Not sure about coolant, gear oil or spark plugs frequency...
     
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