Have pictures of Oil change procedure? Which two bolts?

Brian. I am around tomorrow and the weather looks ok if you want to come here and do it. I have everything you need just bring the materials.

 

this link definitely helped me the other weekend

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/attachments/348-355-sponsored-bradan/1923686d1406147502-helpful-information-those-search-355-ferrari_1998_355_oil-change-procedure_rev001.pdf

 

Nice Doc. Very generous. Wish I was closer.

I have the day off tomorrow as well. Gotta question and want to talk? I doubt I have an answer, but you can PM me for a phone number.

It's an oil change, no big deal. Oil filter wrench is the biggest thing.

 

A bit of advice... either let the oil drain for at least a half hour or (some people frown on this technique) punch a couple of holes in the top of the filter before removal. The first time I did a change everything went smoothly until I pulled the filter. Even though I had been draining for over 20 minutes, there was still about a half quart in the filter, held in by vacuum pressure. It dumped all down the sides of the block to the floor. The only hiccup in my spotless procedure up until then. Now I carefully punch holes in the filter before removal. It breaks the seal holding the last bit of oil in there, but you want to be careful not to send any metal bits inside. I use a sharp awl and a gentle hammer tap.

 

Great suggestion Jeff. I seem to remember making the same mess during my last fluid change. I appreciate the tip.
Ken

 

I wouldn't be so presumptuous as to say that I know all there is to know about something after doing a procedure one time but in my vast depth of knowledge on this subject having done it twice before on my car, I have not pierced the filter and had no problem with retained oil when removing it. Maybe I was just slow and it all drained.

Any other folks around here want to do this tomorrow or just watch we can have a mini stoogefest. Let me know.

 

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I was thinking the same thing. I have changed the oil in my 355 10 times now. Not once did I have a drop come out of the oil filter. Not once. I use the genuine Ferrari filters after a ton of research....if that matters.

 

i just changed my oil the other weekend. Let pan and sump drain for a solid 20 minutes...

the only issue I had was with the filter. That sucker was glued on there! I consider myself a fairly strong guy, but that filter was not budging! Even ruined my oil filter wrench! Ended up hammering a screw driver through the side for leverage. It eventually gave. It did have some oil spill out, but not much...

 

Are there suitable aftermarket filters available ? I always use the purflux changed once a year, seems cheap enough at 37 bucks

 

i searched and couldn't find anything comparable.

opted for the kit from Ricambi. $60 for filter, new pan & sump bolts w/ both crush washers. Went ahead and ordered two just to have one on standby for next time.

 

I do the same. Always good to have a spare kicking around.

Good luck glad you got the filter off with screwdriver method. Works everytime!

 

Dave Rocks' write up is pretty thorough. Should be all the guidance you need.

I would suggest warming up the car by driving for 15 mins rather than idling on the lift.

Also, if you're so inclined you might want to do SoCal's fuel system cleaning procedure before the oil change which consists of a double dose of Techron or BG44K combined with a 3/4 tank of fuel. Then drive it like you stole it.

 

The filters show up on eBay now and then in multiples and sell for around $30 per. Have to keep your eye out for them.

 

I don't know why you'd do it warm, makes no sense to me. If you pull it on the lift and let it sit overnight, all of the warm oil will flow to the sump, more so than if you have just run the motor as you're leaving it a lot more time for it to drain. Plus, the oil filter should be able to completely drain.

The procedure is as simple as can be. Unscrew the plug marked Olio on the front of the sump. Then unscrew the plug on the bottom of the oil tank. Let them completely drain, then replace filter, replace the crush washers, tighten everything down and pour 9.5 quarts into the oil tank. Run it to warm, check the oil and add as needed.

 

This is exactly what I have done on 4 oil changes on my F355. Never had a problem with oil in the filter. I've always done it with the car cold.

 

This reminds me, I need to change my oil this month

 

i wondered this myself. The only thing I could think of is maybe getting the oil warm and moving would encapsulate any contaminants that might otherwise get trapped somewhere with a cold drain...

 

Same here, had my car for 10 years, and probably changed it at least 7 or 8 times (other times at dealer with major or minor service). Never once had oil retained in filter.
If anyone has trouble removing the filter, just get a cheap rubber strap wrench from the hardware store, but the more elegant solution is the Hill Engineering wrench. Then you can use the proper torque spec, and not over tighten it in the first place. And if it is already too tight, it will come off effortlessly with the Hill tool.

 

Successful oil change on Brian's car with no piercing of the filter and zero residual oil.

We just came inside and socialized over a cup of hot tea while the block drained and and no mess.

A bit of drama with my car but I will leave that for another thread. A post oil change beer at a local watering hole with both cars ended a nice afternoon.

Just a couple of spiders hanging out. I'll leave Brain to post the pics.

 

The brotherhood lives on. Nice of you to offer the help....

 

Wouldn't use anything but a genuine filter, not sure who makes Ferrari/Purflux filters, but will find out. If you don't have a proper fitting filter wrench, or not inclined to spend $70, hang tight, will post pics what to do and build your own and can torque properly!

 

Oil Filter Cap Wrench- Ferrari 348/355/360/430 & Enzo

Fixed it for you. Buy it. Fits perfect. Your 355 deserves it.

One important thing I have learned after nearly 4 years of F355 ownership is that there is way more support for this car than is commonly known. Search, search, search and there are reasonable solutions to nearly all the problems these cars have. They are 15-20 years old at this point.