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#1294 of 1297 Re: EXPERT ADVICE REQUESTED ASAP FERRARI OIL LEVELS AND WEIGHTS [355f1fun] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Sep 07, 2009 (7:13 am)
Replying to: 355f1fun (Sep 07, 2009 7:07 am) Why aren't you just flat-bedding this vehicle into a Ferrari-savvy repair shop?   If you overfilled, that may or may not mean anything---at the worst you can cause some seals to leak and damage the catalytic---which isn't great but not terminal either. Personally I wouldn't risk running the car if it is overfilled, smoking and idling badly---regardless if it were a Ferrari or a Toyota because you'll foul your plugs and possibly damage the catalytics. They can only absorb so much oil to burn up.   I just saw a Porsche turbo with this very problem, but they put in about 6 quarts too much and ran the car---that requires an entire new exhaust system and a tune up, but other than that, it survived quite well.   If you are just a quart over, a simple oil change and an "Italian tune up" (blasting the car on the freeway, which Ferraris need to do) might be all it needs. Not being on site, I hesitate to advise you other than having the car taken by truck to someplace that knows what they're doing---the reason being that severe engine damage on a car of this type and vintage brings it close to a total loss. It seems unnlikely there is serious damage because you weren't all that low on oil apparently.   Just about any engine can tolerate a quart or so low. Replies to this message: 355f1fun (Sep 07, 2009 7:38 am) jlflemmons (Sep 07, 2009 9:11 am) Mr_Shiftright (Sep 07, 2009 9:29 am)
#1295 of 1297 Re: EXPERT ADVICE REQUESTED ASAP FERRARI OIL LEVELS AND WEIGHTS [Mr_Shiftright] by 355f1fun Sep 07, 2009 (7:38 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 07, 2009 7:13 am) THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR REPLY. WHAT IS THE IDEAL TEMP TO CHECK THE F1 OIL LEVEL, AND DO YOU KNOW WHERE I COULD FIND THE 50 WEIGHT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. I AM IN THE CALABASAS AREA OF THE VALLEY.   I WOULD LOVE TO GET HER ON A FLAT BED AND TO MY MECHANIC FOR THE MAJOR ENGINE HOIST AND $9,000.00 TREATMENT. TIMES ARE TOUGH LATELY, ESPECIALLY WITH A DIVORCE, AND MAJOR REINVESTING IN MY BUSINESS. BEING A SINGLE MOM WITH A FERRARI IN THIS ECONOMIC CRISIS, IS A BITCH. IN FACT, I AM PREPARING FOR AN ESTATE SALE TO GET THE FUNDS FOR THIS SERVICE. I'LL BE DAMNED IF I WILL GIVE UP AND SELL HER AT THE WORST TIME EVER. I'M TRYING EVERY WHICH WAY. IS THERE A FERRARI MECHANIC YOU WOULD REFER?   THANKS AGAIN, 355F1FUN Replies to this message: jlflemmons (Sep 07, 2009 9:11 am) Mr_Shiftright (Sep 07, 2009 9:29 am)
#1296 of 1297 Re: EXPERT ADVICE REQUESTED ASAP FERRARI OIL LEVELS AND WEIGHTS [355f1fun] by jlflemmons Sep 07, 2009 (9:11 am)
Replying to: 355f1fun (Sep 07, 2009 7:38 am) Okay, I know you're freaking out here, but please turn off the caps. Makes it hard to read. Thanks!
#1297 of 1297 Re: EXPERT ADVICE REQUESTED ASAP FERRARI OIL LEVELS AND WEIGHTS [355f1fun] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Sep 07, 2009 (9:29 am)
Replying to: 355f1fun (Sep 07, 2009 7:38 am) You might call Michael Sheehan and ask if he can recommend anyone.   I don't see why you need a major service here.   I think checking the oil at ambient temperature is fine. If you checked it with the engine hot, that's probably what messed you up, as lots of oil stays on top of that engine for a while until it cools down.

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