Ferrari Mailing List: 308 GT4 - Oil Level Check

[Mauricio Mesa (mesa_mauricio]

I am the owner of a fantastic 1975 308 GT4.  Like Hans
said they are very dependable, high quality, fun
exotics to own.  I drive mine every weekend, very
reasonable to maintain.
    
Since nothing is ever perfect, here goes my question.
I am having the hardest time reading the correct oil
level in it.  The owner's manual is not very specific,
it states to check the oil after the car has been
warmed up but also only after a few minutes after
being shut down.  What do they mean by "a few
minutes."  I mean mine shows the following dip stick
readings: after 5 minutes, oil on the tip; after 15
miuntes, oil on the minimum level; after 30 minutes,
oil in the normal range; completely cold morning
after, oil passes beyond the max level.  I run Agip
Synthetic 2000 10w40.  My car runs excellent, good oil
pressure and good engine temperature.  My Ferrari
mechanic says that these were designed with extra oil
capacity so it is no problem if it has more oil than
max level.  

Anyone know the correct measurement procedure.

Thanks,

Mauricio Mesa
Miami, FL


 
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