Dan, as my lifelong dream is to be like you when I grow up, I just bought an F430. Enjoyed your videos the last few years and now I can run with the big dogs. I have reluctantly sold my beautiful Aston Martin Vantage S that I have owned for five years. I bought an extremely high mileage car (35k) that the previous owner maintained at a high level. He is 75. I thought that he is a nice kid.
I've found that using a breaker bar/socket with those torx bits will shear then right off. Yet using an impact gun, at the correct torque level will loosen them right off with no drama.
A Ferrari mechanic told me he uses a socket with a thin, flexible strap on it- He loosens the drain plug a little first, wraps the strap around the socket, gets out of the way, pulls the strap which unscrews the drain plug the rest of the way! No oil bath!
Great videos as always. Nice to see folks who are not afraid of doing their own maintenance on a Ferrari, Lambo, etc. If you haven't already look into a set of QuickJacks. I bought a set (5k version) and they are a lifesaver as they get both my P-Cars 2 feet off the ground. They have great customer service and are happy to answer questions to ensure you get the correct version to suit your needs. Also allows me to put a 5 gallon bucket under the drain plug of my Cayman and not spill any of the 7+ quarts the sump holds when it comes gushing out. Getting the rear aero tray off and back on with the QJ’s is a bit fiddly but not too bad. Just have to position the jacks and rubber lift blocks in the perfect location. They are not cheap, but after using them a few times any and all thoughts of buyer’s remorse went away since I was kicking myself for not buying them sooner.
I've been looking at getting those, but the bottom tray is my only hangup... That and I'm not 100% confident they will fit under my car as it's been lowered. To get the tray off would be a little bit annoying (lift it up, unbolt it, drop it down, remove the jacks, pull the cover out of the way, jack it back up... But that's not the end of the world I suppose.
As a DIYer myself, work on my BMW's and Corvette I thought I'd study your "How to and How not to" procedures. My uncle has a F430 (you've talked to him before) and I just might take a crack at changing his oil. One thing I'd highly recommend is to really purchase quality tools if you plan on continuing to work on your own car. There's got to be someone out there to sponsor you! That said, you are absolutely hilarious and love your sense of humor when things don't go as planned.....we've all been there. Oh, those flimsy jack stands make me cringe. Please invest in 6 ton jack stands. Anyway, keep up the great work.....although not a Ferrari owner, I'm now hooked on your channel & your wife Megan is one smart gal as I've watched her segments.
A cool technique a mechanic showed me is to add a little pressure to the drain plug right before it comes loose. Then as u continue to add a little pressure turn it slightly so the threads are not engaged. Then pull it out of the way really fast. He rarely got oil on his hands. I know it's hard to do it on the floor but when I change my oil it definitely helps me reduce the mess. Worth a shot.
What’s the source for the Ferrari service manual you showed on your phone? It actually looked very good! Unlike the official VW service manual... which uses crude black & white graphics that look like they were designed on a Windows 95 machine.
Heating the bolts will expand them and thus make it harder to remove them. Use "freeze and release" it works a treat. On my Mondial I have to use a hammer and screwdriver to remove my oil filter...every friken time ! I only tighten it with my hands and it still welds it's self on there.
If a cool temp garage is a worry, leave the wrenching alone. Using an Allen bit from a multi bit screwdriver kit will most certainly break, it’s for screws, not bolts. Use Allen sockets when breaking bolts loose.
I had the same problem with garage temperature and the biggest culprit was the steel garage door. You could cook an egg on the inside of the door so the fix was to put aluminium bubble wrap insulation (Home Depot?) on it using liquid nails.
This might be one of those instances where you get an oil hand pump and drain the tank from the fill first, then crack the plug. That way you get just the residual oil out.
Dan great vids, thanks. Removing the rear defuser, easy, fast , and then many more jacking points, this is what I do on 458 oil changes, agin thanks for the vids
well i've been a mechanic for over 50 + years and thinking of getting a Ferrari ! -F430 ! you need to get better tools ! please spend a few thousand $ at snap on ! start w/ a longer flex ratchet! PS we hate air tools ! if you tap bolts smartly w/a hammer and flat round punch before starting to loosen them it will help ! the shock helps break loose the threads ! please use never seize on all bolts , nuts studs before re-assembly they recommend reducing torque about 30% as they can be overtightened w/ never seize ! ( as you are not shy to use non OEM stuff ? ) i would replace the 3mm bolts in that oil drain w/ something w/a bigger allen socket ! 4-5 mm and have them protrude more so they could be safety wired ! ( maybe have custom bolts made ) we enjoy your videos ! ps pls use a soft pad , at least a big piece of cardbord ! under the engine covers ! don't let them fall on the floor and drag them out when you remove them ! as you have $ ? i would buy a quick lift - 2 K$ i have issues fixing my rare saab 02' viggen cv too enjoy your videos ! thx !
An old-fashioned pit ! ( w/ removable covers! - so someone doesn't fall in ! ) is cheap! hire eager illegals at home depot looking for honest work! LOL ! ( or your local casual labor office ! ) cut a long rectangular hole in the floor w/a concrete saw , dig , finish walls floor w/ concrete look on youtube! there are fancy ones w/ a movable floor ! i want a real, offset arm 2 post lift- and you can get euro certified chi-coms from 2K$ now! but have no overhead room in my garage so will build a separate building! ( i have room! looks like you are in a typically crowded subdivision! can you build a building in your back yard ? or extend off the back of your garage w/a building w/a taller roof ? I need an architect plan for a 15-18' wide X 50' long X 15-18' high building as cheap as possible ( and insulated! we're in Arizona! )
well , ck w/ your local laws , zoning regs ? you could always fill in a pit easily !( if you sell ) but I think it would be a + to a buyer ! my issue is how can I do a big building near the house that looks good ? As cheap as possible ! i have no stupid HOA regs to deal w/ tho ! can you just cut off the roof have i raised by a giant crane and build up the walls higher so you have more headroom and re-install the same roof but a bit higher ? could use pre-fabbed walls and do it in hours ! repaint the seams , noone could tell' cept it's taller than your neighbors !
Good Job. Make sure you schedule the next oil change at the dealer or a competent shop and have that screen and seal changed. Videos are great. I get a kick out of your presentations. Thanks. Ps. To make the garage cool you need to insulate the walls and door(s) and tint the glass. I did it at my house. My garage also has a vent from the second zone with damper to allow for one way air direction only. It stays at 68f year round give or take a couple. It's amazing and well worth the expense.
Oh and that undercarriage bolt part is acutally a nutsert that is inserted in the frame and holds that belly pan bolt, I have a whole metric set and install tool I could lend you, or link to it on Amazon if you like.
I bought a new large Flo Tool drain pan with an elevated area to set the filter on while it drains. As well got the extra large metal pan to go under the drain pan, large enough to accommodate the drain pan, tools and surely catch whatever oil found a way to miss the drain pan. For some reason I thought that would prevent oil from finding its way to the floor. It almost worked.
Good morning Dan Just recently bought an f430 I'll probably be doing most of my maintenance like you. Where do you get your parts? Love your videos thanks
Good Job Dan, nice Instructions with Part No., but.... please give us more or All Numbers for the Washers and Oilfilter inside the Crancase, rubber O-Ring´s, Cupper Gasket etc.
hi buddy, that was actually a great job man!! this oil works also for a 2010 California model? and where do you buy filters and others stuffs for Ferraris? tks
I don't know if it's the same on a Cali as they have totally different engines. You can get the filter and crush washers on ricambi, or even Amazon. I would probably look into a service manual if you're gonna go try it.
The small fixings holding in the the drain plug flange will have been assembled with a Loctite thread lock, you will need to hold your head gun on them for a good few minutes which will soften up the Loctite.(needs to get to 80 to 90 centigrade) if you try to remove cold you will for sure shear them off, and an easy out won't get them out.
Not true, I removed them before and there was no locktite. I suspect the engine needs to be heated up and near running temp to expand the metal disk and loosen it up.
I read somewhere that Ferrari parts are all casted with virgin aluminum... have you had a lot of problems with bolts seized up or galvanic corrosion issues?
Trying to say "virgin aluminum" is no different than "aluminum" other than the fact one is from recycled aluminum (hence the link in the comment) and one is from the raw material bauxite (virgin). "virgin aluminum" takes much more energy to make but has no superior properties to recycled aluminum. Another note is most aluminum automobile components would be an alloy composition so not "pure" aluminum. All aluminum and aluminum alloys can have "galvanic" reactions to certain metals that come in contact with it. Even automotive coolant is formulated for aluminum parts to prevent those types of reactions and corrosion. Oh, thanks for the "dumb fuck" reference, very intelligent response....LOL
Jacking up the rear to such an extreme angle and putting your body under it with the tools you are demonstrating is extremely dangerous. At the least don’t let your body under the car so much and keep in your mind what happens when the car falls down while I’m fucking about making TH-cam
Not really. Those jackstands are on the frame. 1 of those stands has enough strength to hold up the entire car. The front wheels are chocked. It's not going anywhere really.
Buy some better jack stands. When you use them on your plastic tiled-floor, best to put a flat plate under then so the corners/feet don't dig in. Also, go to Target or similar and buy yourself some of those large plastic boxes for clothes storage under the bed - those clear plastic boxes will hold ALL the oil you drain out.
Indeed, if you're not careful you might make a mess transferring the collected oil into whatever container you use for storage or transport to the recycler - I use a funnel and pour it into a 5 gallon water bottle which I take to the recycler after doing a couple changes. As for potential messes, your video already shows how easy it is to make one with those small pan/bottle devices when collecting the oil as it pours out of the sump when you pull the plug. Pick your poison I guess. The bigger scare item in your vid was those smallish jackstands on the plastic tile floor. I know I wouldn't get under the car with those stands on that floor.
is there a larger / longer oil filter available? i would look into Dzus turnlock fasteners-named after their inventor-William Dzus (pronounced "Zeus") refers to a type of proprietary quarter-turn lock fastener that is often used to secure skin panels on aircraft and other high-performance vehicles. Turnlock fasteners are also referred to as quick-action panel fasteners. i would convert all the under tray bolts to them
I say do it. I'd love to see it personally. The clutch replacement cost/f1 pump horror stories is pretty much the sticking point for most people who are looking for a car like this so if you can pull it off...allot of would be first time Ferrari buyers will see it can be done at home to an extent (minus the programming) saving them lots of $. You would be a hero if you pulled it off
saab cars require a COMPUTER ( tech 2 ) for diagnosis and adjustment repair - now they are being made as KNOCK OFFS in china ! ( and work fine ) so you could get a Ferrari computer and copy/ clone / hack the software/ hardware and sell it ! you are a computer expert eh? easy for you! even if you have to take the car to be tweaked by computer you still save $ we admire your initiative and bravery to take on the repairs !
I've actually been looking into getting another one... It might be helpful... I've also looked at those quick Jack's but I'm not sure it that will work with the bottom tray...
Hey man you know you can do an oil change without removing the rear tray and diffuser? As for the oil screen you can inspect it through the drain plug hole and most of the time it's clean. Could've saved you some aggravation. Last pro tip: Buy a Hill Engineering oil filter socket if you're gonna be doing a lot of oil changes. It's nice and robust and you can use it with a 1/2" breaker bar.
The video that you got that ticket for not stopping at the designated point, technically he’s right you didn’t stop at the designated point, but he shouldn’t be harassing people like that because it’s clear he was waiting to get you for something.
Get a set of race ramps wheel cribs off Amazon. Gives you more options to move around under the car from different angles. The quick jacks are a nice option too but start at around $1200. To remember the torque spec you can write them with a sharpie right next to the fastener.
I never change oil on any car without managing to splash some out of the drain pan. Do it on the driveway, so just spray it down with brake cleaner right after and it comes off really well. Have started using nitrile gloves. Keeps my hands clean, and I get a good grip on the filter to tighten hand tight, rather than use a wrench. Shearing off fasteners is older cars is just a fact of life. Now--concerning how you pour your beer...:>
Also if you center punch a divot onto the head of those screws offset a bit, you can try taking a punch and hammer and cracking them loose that way. Might work, or destroy the head of the screw. If you were going to replace them anyways it probably doesnt matter.
Please for the love of god get something like a Fumoto drain valve. Fumoto doesn't make one for Ferrari's but I'm sure someone does. Make's changing oil sooooo much easier.
Your cop video is absolutely profiling. You cant just pick someone you dont like and follow them until they mess up for no reason without reasonable cause of a law being broke.
Hit them with a ball pean and handheld impact screwdriver . And that'll break those threads loose and then you should be able to use a ratchet to get them out
@@normalguysupercar you just make one mistake, lift up the car only back, so the engine oil pan was not horizontal, a lot of used oil remains inside the engine, always lift all of the wheels and keep the car horizontal.
Love that Ferrari. Def an awesome car. That exhaust you have had such a lovely tone to it. Great video..minus all the hiccups you had but hey, that's how shit works when you work on your own car. Nothing ever goes your way some days.
Lol yup. Mine was a disaster, 2nd was OK. 3rd I didn't spill any oil but as you saw, other things weren't so good. Maybe one day I'll have a drama free oil change.
You change your own oil in your Ferrari? Damn, you don't see that every day. Respect 👍
Thanks!
There's nothing more satisfying than a DIY job done! This was super entertaining and informative!
Thank you
Dan, as my lifelong dream is to be like you when I grow up, I just bought an F430. Enjoyed your videos the last few years and now I can run with the big dogs. I have reluctantly sold my beautiful Aston Martin Vantage S that I have owned for five years. I bought an extremely high mileage car (35k) that the previous owner maintained at a high level. He is 75. I thought that he is a nice kid.
I wouldn't classify 35k as extremely high mileage... I know 430s with over 100k
I've found that using a breaker bar/socket with those torx bits will shear then right off. Yet using an impact gun, at the correct torque level will loosen them right off with no drama.
Yeah in hindsight I should have done that....
Highly recommend an impact driver, otherwise you’d need probably a 1/4” impact wrench to keep the torque wrench at a reasonable level.
those bits are made of powered metal, not forged steel.
that's the big problem.
A Ferrari mechanic told me he uses a socket with a thin, flexible strap on it- He loosens the drain plug a little first, wraps the strap around the socket, gets out of the way, pulls the strap which unscrews the drain plug the rest of the way! No oil bath!
That's a good idea.
Great videos as always. Nice to see folks who are not afraid of doing their own maintenance on a Ferrari, Lambo, etc.
If you haven't already look into a set of QuickJacks. I bought a set (5k version) and they are a lifesaver as they get both my P-Cars 2 feet off the ground. They have great customer service and are happy to answer questions to ensure you get the correct version to suit your needs.
Also allows me to put a 5 gallon bucket under the drain plug of my Cayman and not spill any of the 7+ quarts the sump holds when it comes gushing out.
Getting the rear aero tray off and back on with the QJ’s is a bit fiddly but not too bad. Just have to position the jacks and rubber lift blocks in the perfect location.
They are not cheap, but after using them a few times any and all thoughts of buyer’s remorse went away since I was kicking myself for not buying them sooner.
I've been looking at getting those, but the bottom tray is my only hangup... That and I'm not 100% confident they will fit under my car as it's been lowered. To get the tray off would be a little bit annoying (lift it up, unbolt it, drop it down, remove the jacks, pull the cover out of the way, jack it back up... But that's not the end of the world I suppose.
Totally typical day in my garage! I was a bit worried you'd run out of sound effects ;) fun show! F
haha! I had to scramble to find more ways to bleep out stuff.
As a DIYer myself, work on my BMW's and Corvette I thought I'd study your "How to and How not to" procedures. My uncle has a F430 (you've talked to him before) and I just might take a crack at changing his oil. One thing I'd highly recommend is to really purchase quality tools if you plan on continuing to work on your own car. There's got to be someone out there to sponsor you! That said, you are absolutely hilarious and love your sense of humor when things don't go as planned.....we've all been there. Oh, those flimsy jack stands make me cringe. Please invest in 6 ton jack stands.
Anyway, keep up the great work.....although not a Ferrari owner, I'm now hooked on your channel & your wife Megan is one smart gal as I've watched her segments.
I actually got a quick jack recently
A cool technique a mechanic showed me is to add a little pressure to the drain plug right before it comes loose. Then as u continue to add a little pressure turn it slightly so the threads are not engaged. Then pull it out of the way really fast. He rarely got oil on his hands. I know it's hard to do it on the floor but when I change my oil it definitely helps me reduce the mess. Worth a shot.
I've done that before and it typically works
What’s the source for the Ferrari service manual you showed on your phone? It actually looked very good! Unlike the official VW service manual... which uses crude black & white graphics that look like they were designed on a Windows 95 machine.
Heating the bolts will expand them and thus make it harder to remove them. Use "freeze and release" it works a treat. On my Mondial I have to use a hammer and screwdriver to remove my oil filter...every friken time ! I only tighten it with my hands and it still welds it's self on there.
That's annoying. It's interesting how the effects of time and heat cycling can really mess up certain materials
If a cool temp garage is a worry, leave the wrenching alone. Using an Allen bit from a multi bit screwdriver kit will most certainly break, it’s for screws, not bolts. Use Allen sockets when breaking bolts loose.
OK
This is the kind of vid that made me a subscriber. We all have those days sometimes, Dan. Good on you for doing it yourself!
Thanks! And yes, sometimes nothing goes our way. Boo.
I never work on a car when i'm hungover, only when drunk.
Probably less painful.
Amazing video and great editing you have gotten really good. Nice job keep it up. Oh and congrats you're almost at 10,000 subs
Soon. SOOON! I should think of something fun for 10k.
I had the same problem with garage temperature and the biggest culprit was the steel garage door. You could cook an egg on the inside of the door so the fix was to put aluminium bubble wrap insulation (Home Depot?) on it using liquid nails.
I'm looking into insulating the door. Hopefully soon.
Always great watching you work on the Ferrari!
Thanks
do you remember what size/specs on the oil filter torque attachment? thanks dan
You should buy an insulation kit for your garage door. And check the insulation in your attic.
At least you make it entertaining Dan 😂
Lol thanks
I don’t care what anyone says against the bleeping, I think it’s damn hilarious!
Haha yes! Sometimes it's funnier than actually swearing... I don't always bleep but it just make for better entertainment sometimes.
I think you did a pretty good job Dan.. Kids were cracking up every time those "bleeps" went off.. Very entertaining I might add. Cheers!
Haha awesome! Glad you and the kiddos enjoyed. 😁
This might be one of those instances where you get an oil hand pump and drain the tank from the fill first, then crack the plug. That way you get just the residual oil out.
Not a bad idea
Dude, worst oil change I've ever dealt with was on my former 1987 Esprit. Holy smokes.
You know an oil change is bad when you can remember it specifically years later. LOL!
@@normalguysupercar Dude, it was crazy. When you have a moment, go look up a picture of the location of the oil filter on a 4 cylinder Esprit.
I like the use of your new camera for those pan shots, pretty sweet! Keep it up!!
Thanks. I'm a fan of those shots as well. Thanks again Soloshot!
Was this recorded on Friday the 13th?🇨🇦
No, but I should just say it was.
Dan great vids, thanks. Removing the rear defuser, easy, fast , and then many more jacking points, this is what I do on 458 oil changes, agin thanks for the vids
There aren't really many jack points under the diffuser on the 430. You have to pull the big undercarriage tray to expose them unfortunately.
Applaud your use of Texas Flood for music but Voodoo Child might have been a better choice for this one.
Either is a good song. :)
Number one rule of any DIY auto maintenance......knuckles bleed easier than brakes.
Lol I like that
Might be easier not hungover 😵Just a thought. Great video man! 430 sounds amazing as usual! ✌🏼
Yeah hangover was not optimal.
well i've been a mechanic for over 50 + years and thinking of getting a Ferrari ! -F430 ! you need to get better tools ! please spend a few thousand $ at snap on ! start w/ a longer flex ratchet! PS we hate air tools ! if you tap bolts smartly w/a hammer and flat round punch before starting to loosen them it will help ! the shock helps break loose the threads ! please use never seize on all bolts , nuts studs before re-assembly they recommend reducing torque about 30% as they can be overtightened w/ never seize ! ( as you are not shy to use non OEM stuff ? ) i would replace the 3mm bolts in that oil drain w/ something w/a bigger allen socket ! 4-5 mm and have them protrude more so they could be safety wired ! ( maybe have custom bolts made ) we enjoy your videos ! ps pls use a soft pad , at least a big piece of cardbord ! under the engine covers ! don't let them fall on the floor and drag them out when you remove them ! as you have $ ? i would buy a quick lift - 2 K$ i have issues fixing my rare saab 02' viggen cv too enjoy your videos ! thx !
I am considering some sort of lift, but I'm not sure a quickjack will work very well given the under-tray. I need to test one out.
An old-fashioned pit ! ( w/ removable covers! - so someone doesn't fall in ! ) is cheap! hire eager illegals at home depot looking for honest work! LOL ! ( or your local casual labor office ! ) cut a long rectangular hole in the floor w/a concrete saw , dig , finish walls floor w/ concrete look on youtube! there are fancy ones w/ a movable floor ! i want a real, offset arm 2 post lift- and you can get euro certified chi-coms from 2K$ now! but have no overhead room in my garage so will build a separate building! ( i have room! looks like you are in a typically crowded subdivision! can you build a building in your back yard ? or extend off the back of your garage w/a building w/a taller roof ? I need an architect plan for a 15-18' wide X 50' long X 15-18' high building as cheap as possible ( and insulated! we're in Arizona! )
Ha! I suspect that may be bad for resale... and I think illegal? But it would be awesome to have a pit at home!
well , ck w/ your local laws , zoning regs ? you could always fill in a pit easily !( if you sell ) but I think it would be a + to a buyer ! my issue is how can I do a big building near the house that looks good ? As cheap as possible ! i have no stupid HOA regs to deal w/ tho ! can you just cut off the roof have i raised by a giant crane and build up the walls higher so you have more headroom and re-install the same roof but a bit higher ? could use pre-fabbed walls and do it in hours ! repaint the seams , noone could tell' cept it's taller than your neighbors !
Entertaining as always. I’m 19 but one day I will own a Ferrari like you!
Awesome! Hopefully you're working your butt off then. 😎
On the little 3mm bolt, tap them with a hammer, the shock will help loosen them up. That works a lot better than heat.
I'll keep that in mind next time I'm down there. Thanks! :)
Good Job.
Make sure you schedule the next oil change at the dealer or a competent shop and have that screen and seal changed.
Videos are great. I get a kick out of your presentations. Thanks.
Ps. To make the garage cool you need to insulate the walls and door(s) and tint the glass. I did it at my house. My garage also has a vent from the second zone with damper to allow for one way air direction only. It stays at 68f year round give or take a couple. It's amazing and well worth the expense.
I'll get that screen out next time... Just need to probably reverse the screws out which means I need to order replacements.
Oh and that undercarriage bolt part is acutally a nutsert that is inserted in the frame and holds that belly pan bolt, I have a whole metric set and install tool I could lend you, or link to it on Amazon if you like.
Yeah I was able to hammer it back in there luckily.
Dan, how long does it take to change your oil on average, ballpark? Thanks!
I bought a new large Flo Tool drain pan with an elevated area to set the filter on while it drains. As well got the extra large metal pan to go under the drain pan, large enough to accommodate the drain pan, tools and surely catch whatever oil found a way to miss the drain pan. For some reason I thought that would prevent oil from finding its way to the floor. It almost worked.
It's amazing how far that damn oil will splash.
Don't run the fans at night. The motors just make heat. Counter productive.
They only run a few watts. I'm sure it's nothing compared to the heat in the attic.
Good morning Dan Just recently bought an f430 I'll probably be doing most of my maintenance like you. Where do you get your parts? Love your videos thanks
There are a few places online that I prefer. Ricambi, Eurospares, Scuderia parts, and AW Italian.
Good for you Dan! Observe, so-called car lovers. Working on your car is rarely easy, but it's always worth it! 👍
Even though it was frustrating, it still was fun and I enjoyed it.
Good effort as always. Thanks
You're welcome
I'm sorry you had a bad time with this, but, for me at least, it made for an entertaining video - thanks!
Glad I could entertain. Lol.
Good Job Dan, nice Instructions with Part No., but.... please give us more or All Numbers for the Washers and Oilfilter inside the Crancase, rubber O-Ring´s, Cupper Gasket etc.
I just bought a washer kit so I don't know. They are really found on ricambi.
Do you have to need reset engineering light ? Very time change oil dan?
There is no oil life light
hi buddy, that was actually a great job man!! this oil works also for a 2010 California model? and where do you buy filters and others stuffs for Ferraris? tks
I don't know if it's the same on a Cali as they have totally different engines. You can get the filter and crush washers on ricambi, or even Amazon. I would probably look into a service manual if you're gonna go try it.
They use those same explosive bolts on aircraft ejection systems.
Haha!
You keep rolling with the punches dude.
Can't give up! :)
They sell a small hand pump to suck the oil out of the dip stick tube , dip stick . You could remove the bulk of oil and drain the rest .
Yeah I've heard about those... May look into it someday.
Normal Guy Supercar your a brave man . Remember , the secret to success is " graceful recovery " and get an impact driver !
Phillip Lopez I have 3... 😁
Loved the vid. Total win over thw last one lol.
Mostly a win, less spilling, more bleeding. Lol.
Everytime you wear that Ferrari cap, you get bad luck. =)
Haha true
In the end, it's a labor of love. Very entertaining video!
Thanks and yes, I still enjoyed my time even though it was frustrating.
The small fixings holding in the the drain plug flange will have been assembled with a Loctite thread lock, you will need to hold your head gun on them for a good few minutes which will soften up the Loctite.(needs to get to 80 to 90 centigrade)
if you try to remove cold you will for sure shear them off, and an easy out won't get them out.
Not true, I removed them before and there was no locktite. I suspect the engine needs to be heated up and near running temp to expand the metal disk and loosen it up.
I read somewhere that Ferrari parts are all casted with virgin aluminum... have you had a lot of problems with bolts seized up or galvanic corrosion issues?
Really?? Virgin aluminum?.... www.aalco.co.uk/datasheets/Aluminium-Alloy_Introduction-to-Aluminium-and-its-alloys_9.ashx
Robert Kohut 🙄... wow. I guess you wanna be that online dumb fuck. Have at it forget I said anything
Lol. I haven't had issues though...
Trying to say "virgin aluminum" is no different than "aluminum" other than the fact one is from recycled aluminum (hence the link in the comment) and one is from the raw material bauxite (virgin). "virgin aluminum" takes much more energy to make but has no superior properties to recycled aluminum. Another note is most aluminum automobile components would be an alloy composition so not "pure" aluminum. All aluminum and aluminum alloys can have "galvanic" reactions to certain metals that come in contact with it. Even automotive coolant is formulated for aluminum parts to prevent those types of reactions and corrosion. Oh, thanks for the "dumb fuck" reference, very intelligent response....LOL
Jacking up the rear to such an extreme angle and putting your body under it with the tools you are demonstrating is extremely dangerous. At the least don’t let your body under the car so much and keep in your mind what happens when the car falls down while I’m fucking about making TH-cam
Not really. Those jackstands are on the frame. 1 of those stands has enough strength to hold up the entire car. The front wheels are chocked. It's not going anywhere really.
You need an impact drill on those little bolts. The shock will break them loose.
I hate to see you have a hard time. Good Job!!!
Thank you
If it weren't for the music, sound effects and special effects; I would've subscribed lol
Ok.
maybe you can hire some machinist to make that aluminum part with a smaller opening?
so that it uses the same plug as the front drain hole
Eh not sure if I would go through that much trouble
Dan, entertaining video as always. Now with high end special effects I see!😂
Lol hell yeah. BOOM!
Buy some better jack stands. When you use them on your plastic tiled-floor, best to put a flat plate under then so the corners/feet don't dig in. Also, go to Target or similar and buy yourself some of those large plastic boxes for clothes storage under the bed - those clear plastic boxes will hold ALL the oil you drain out.
The only problem I can see with a large plastic tote would be pouring it out could be somewhat challenging.
Indeed, if you're not careful you might make a mess transferring the collected oil into whatever container you use for storage or transport to the recycler - I use a funnel and pour it into a 5 gallon water bottle which I take to the recycler after doing a couple changes. As for potential messes, your video already shows how easy it is to make one with those small pan/bottle devices when collecting the oil as it pours out of the sump when you pull the plug. Pick your poison I guess. The bigger scare item in your vid was those smallish jackstands on the plastic tile floor. I know I wouldn't get under the car with those stands on that floor.
Nice Job Dan! What was the total elapsed time, start to finish, for the work? Not including video editing ;)
Probably 2 hours. But that includes farting around with the cameras.
is there a larger / longer oil filter available? i would look into Dzus turnlock fasteners-named after their inventor-William Dzus (pronounced "Zeus") refers to a type of proprietary quarter-turn lock fastener that is often used to secure skin panels on aircraft and other high-performance vehicles. Turnlock fasteners are also referred to as quick-action panel fasteners. i would convert all the under tray bolts to them
This is the only filter available as far as I could find and I did a lot of searching...
Dude, I feel bad. I never thought your drain plugs wouldn't be magnetic when I suggested getting that tool.
Nor did I! Oh well.
So when you eventually have to do the clutch...do you also plan on doing it yourself? Would make for one hell of an informative video...
I'm tempted to do it. The downside is either way I will have to take it somewhere to have the computer recalibrated.
I say do it. I'd love to see it personally. The clutch replacement cost/f1 pump horror stories is pretty much the sticking point for most people who are looking for a car like this so if you can pull it off...allot of would be first time Ferrari buyers will see it can be done at home to an extent (minus the programming) saving them lots of $. You would be a hero if you pulled it off
saab cars require a COMPUTER ( tech 2 ) for diagnosis and adjustment repair - now they are being made as KNOCK OFFS in china ! ( and work fine ) so you could get a Ferrari computer and copy/ clone / hack the software/ hardware and sell it ! you are a computer expert eh? easy for you! even if you have to take the car to be tweaked by computer you still save $ we admire your initiative and bravery to take on the repairs !
I really enjoy watching you work on your Ferrari. When is the next Ferrari event? I live here in Austin.
They happen all the time. Just have to join the FCA.
Hey daniel, would 2 floor jacks help you at all? When I change my oil, I just put one on each side, saves me a little time.
I've actually been looking into getting another one... It might be helpful... I've also looked at those quick Jack's but I'm not sure it that will work with the bottom tray...
I wouldn't say you screwed up. You didn't damage the car............that's the key. If the car doesn't cooperate, that's not your fault.
I like that way of looking at the situation.
Hey man you know you can do an oil change without removing the rear tray and diffuser? As for the oil screen you can inspect it through the drain plug hole and most of the time it's clean. Could've saved you some aggravation.
Last pro tip: Buy a Hill Engineering oil filter socket if you're gonna be doing a lot of oil changes. It's nice and robust and you can use it with a 1/2" breaker bar.
I actually mention that I don't need to pull off the tray in the video. I purposely pull it off so I can inspect everything as long as I'm in there.
The video that you got that ticket for not stopping at the designated point, technically he’s right you didn’t stop at the designated point, but he shouldn’t be harassing people like that because it’s clear he was waiting to get you for something.
Get a set of race ramps wheel cribs off Amazon. Gives you more options to move around under the car from different angles. The quick jacks are a nice option too but start at around $1200. To remember the torque spec you can write them with a sharpie right next to the fastener.
I like that idea.
@@normalguysupercar I ended up building my own by using stacked 2X12" lumber and putting wooden stoppers on both ends.
You’ll make it up there on top just need more people to view your video, keep on doing what you do I’ll take time
Thanks! Appreciate that.
Need a lift. They are cheap! Love the Billy Madison clip
I may get one someday
What did you use to clean up the oil when it spilled?
Towels I think.
Saw you at cota this weekend! Did you vlog??
Of course! Video will be up soon.
I never change oil on any car without managing to splash some out of the drain pan. Do it on the driveway, so just spray it down with brake cleaner right after and it comes off really well. Have started using nitrile gloves. Keeps my hands clean, and I get a good grip on the filter to tighten hand tight, rather than use a wrench. Shearing off fasteners is older cars is just a fact of life. Now--concerning how you pour your beer...:>
Ha! You gonna complain about the beer? Am I gonna have to tell you to fuck off? Lol.
“Jack it off” that’s fucking hilarious!
Lol! I should not have said that... Haha
You need an outro, Dan! But, as usual...a really entertaining video! 👍🏻
I kinda like doing a closing each video. Perhaps though...
Also if you center punch a divot onto the head of those screws offset a bit, you can try taking a punch and hammer and cracking them loose that way. Might work, or destroy the head of the screw. If you were going to replace them anyways it probably doesnt matter.
Hmm don't think I'll try that one... They come loose with a big enough breaker bar.
Nice video, are the black wheels a Ferrari option?
No these are HRE wheels.
very good quality video, highly recommend!
Thanks!
Please for the love of god get something like a Fumoto drain valve. Fumoto doesn't make one for Ferrari's but I'm sure someone does. Make's changing oil sooooo much easier.
I'll have to look into that.
If I had a car as nice as this I'd do it my self too but with my cheap grocery getter it's more than worth it to pay the shop $20 to do it for me.
Indeed, why jiffy lube (or whatever shop) can do it cheap and good enough, then it's totally worth it.
Doesn't sound bad, but I'm not a fan of the exhaust. The original sound was a masterpiece.
Not really. The stock 430 exhaust sounds like a typical V8. You really need an x-pipe in the 430 to make them sing like a Ferrari.
I suppose. Granted, I did have to straight pipe my v8 m3 loll
Use an impact on those 3mm it should come right off no problem.
I need to get a new 3mm bit first. 😂
Your cop video is absolutely profiling. You cant just pick someone you dont like and follow them until they mess up for no reason without reasonable cause of a law being broke.
Perhaps. But oh well, I was able to make money off it so ultimately I don't care. Lol.
This is crazy. I would do whatever it took to get a lift. Even if it meant selling a kidney...
Eh it's not that bad without a lift.
Good video, but that's why I pay the dealer!
You certainly can do that if you want. I just enjoy working on cars... Usually. Lol.
What air conditioner is that?
DeLonghi 14k BTU
It looks like a lot of work for just an oil change.. I would rather pay for the service at the dealership..
It's normally not too bad and takes about an hour
Hit them with a ball pean and handheld impact screwdriver . And that'll break those threads loose and then you should be able to use a ratchet to get them out
Ah nice
@@normalguysupercar not an air impact, an impact driver. 😁 thank you for the content.
I would be getting a wider/longer and deeper waste oil pan...
Problem solved.
That would help
Great video man 👌
Thanks!
nice to hear some SRV
Yup
Throw away the cheap tools and buy some snap on. You got a ferrari and no lift and no pro tools?? C'mon man.
Yup, all that money I saved not buying expensive tools goes to good use in other places. I'm not a mechanic. No reason to spend 3x more.
Why did you disable comment on stop sign video
Because death threats against both the officer and myself are not cool.
@@normalguysupercar ok thats crazy people are ridiculous im sorry people are so hateful
Good job. Brave enough to do your own oil change.
Eh it's not really brave...
@@normalguysupercar you just make one mistake, lift up the car only back, so the engine oil pan was not horizontal, a lot of used oil remains inside the engine,
always lift all of the wheels and keep the car horizontal.
Love that Ferrari. Def an awesome car. That exhaust you have had such a lovely tone to it. Great video..minus all the hiccups you had but hey, that's how shit works when you work on your own car. Nothing ever goes your way some days.
Yup. Just have to roll with it.
Always push away when undoing tight things, safe you smashing yourself in the face :)
True story.
At 2103 the dash showed he had it in the RACE mode but the trans was in natural?????🧐
Yes you set the mode but the gear selection is not tied to the mode.
Changing mine this week on the Maserati, hopefully I’ll be oil spill free as well! My first one looked like the fuckin BP oil spill 😂
Lol yup. Mine was a disaster, 2nd was OK. 3rd I didn't spill any oil but as you saw, other things weren't so good. Maybe one day I'll have a drama free oil change.