Ferrari F430 - Essential Fluid Level Checks

5 - Maintenance
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• Top up if necessary with the speci ed oil
taking care not to go over the MAX level
on the dipstick.
• Screw the cap back on tightly.
If the oil is under the MIN level,
top up anyway and have the system
checked by a Ferrari Service Centre
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Checking the gearbox and the F
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gearbox system oil level
It is recommended to have the oil level check
carried out at the Ferrari Service Network
or by skilled staff.
Checking the oil level in the hydraulic
steering system
The level check must be carried out with
the engine warm after travelling at least 15
km (10 mi.), and with the vehicle parked on
 at ground.
• Remove the  ller cap and check that
the level is between the MIN and MAX
notches on the dipstick.
The oil level check must be carried out with
the cap resting on the tank.
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• Top up if necessary with the speci ed oil
up to the MAX level.
• Screw the cap back on tightly.
Level checks
General notes
The level checks must be carried out at the
intervals indicated in the “Service Time
Schedule” or in any case before starting a
long journey.
• Open the engine compartment lid (see
page 60).
Use only lubricants and/or  uids
recommended by Ferrari (see “Recommended
lubricants and  uids” on page 14)
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Checking the engine oil level
The level check must be carried
out with the engine warm (oil
temperature >70°C / 158 °F) and the cap
resting on the oil separator  ller neck.
Proceed as follows:
• With the engine idling, unscrew the  ller
cap and check that the level is between
the MIN and MAX notches on the
dipstick.
• MAX - MIN = 1,5 litres (0.33 Imp.Gall.)