DIY Maintenance 458 thread.

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What's the going rate on 1 year annual service at the dealerships? I have a 2011 458 Italia. I'm being quoted between $700 and $2,000. The $2,000 quote includes with coolant flush.

 

I’ve noticed there’s almost 0 diy threads vs Lamborghini talk. I would have figured a lot more people would be working on their cars due to the age of the 458. I am about to undertake a few things on one of the highest mileages 458 in the country!

 

Has anyone confirmed a tool that will reset the annual service light? I bought a Launch tool but haven't used it yet because my car jut received the last included service.

If anyone needs the service manual pm me and I can show you where to download it.

 

Not that I know of. I thought that this one: http://www.foxwelltool.com/ would do it because they advertise it that way. However I became suspiscious and e-mailed them once a few months ago, and once last week (just in case they updated). Both confirmed that it does NOT support the oil reset light on the 458, even though the charts show that it should.

 

Just because someone at Mercedes, BMW or Audi tells you to run your gearbox oil for 60K miles, that doesn't mean it's a smart idea.

I just serviced a gearbox that probably had around 75,000 miles on it and there was plenty of sludge on the internal surfaces; also both magnets were full of metal flakes. The issue is that not changing the fluids often will accelerate wear on internal components, for example synchros, bearings, etc - all items which are solely lubricated via an oil bath, not grease. When the fluid has any fine grit in it from wear, it's like circulating sandpaper. The more dirty it is, the more it wears. The more it wears, the more dirty it becomes. It's a situation which feeds on itself.

Also, just changing the fluid almost isn't even enough, because doing that doesn't remove build up from inside surfaces. Yes, it helps - but really in a perfect world you'd tear down the gearbox and clean it all out; then put the new fluid back into a clean enclosure.

But to do neither (by not even changing the oil), is really helping to create the perfect liquid abrasive environment inside your motor or gearbox - and this results in a lot more wear than more routine changes of fluids would.

Audi probably doesn't care if you wear out their parts; they likely only care if they make it past the warranty period. After that, a failed gearbox probably makes them more money than selling you the original vehicle did.

Ray

 

Hi all. Is Penzzoil still making the Ultra Euro Synthetic 5W-40 oil? Seems I am only finding 5W-40 in a Platinum Euro Synthetic product.

 

Someone made this video showing how the tool I bought can reset the 458 service interval light.

 

I will be doing plugs and coils on my 100k ferrari 458 shortly! I can do a diy thread or video. It looks pretty straight forward though

 

Can you please post the exact tool that you purchased?
Also, please post if you successfully cleared the light yet. If not, please post when you do.
My light isn't on yet, but I would like to purchase a tool in advance, that I know will work 100%. There are too many differing stories on this for me to feel comfortable buying the tool before I get confirmation on the forum from an actual user.

 

gooble, were you successful in resetting your service interval light using this tool?

 

I haven't tried it. Mine was just at the dealer for the last year of included maintenance so the light won't come on for another year.

Is your light on? Where are you located?

 

I didn't see this post until now. I purchased this Launch tool and a separate tablet https://www.ebay.com/itm/LAUNCH-EasyDiag-3-0-OBD2-Diagnostic-Tool-Android-IOS-OBDII-Bluetooth-Scanner-/254230303671?hash=item3b314e93b7

Only difference is someone put me in touch with a guy in Hong Kong that somehow software unlocks ALL makes of cars rather than the ebay ad where you pay per number of cars needed. It shipped 2 day DHL from Hong Kong. The guy will only text through Skype and only with a referral. I can put you in touch if you'd like to buy the tool.

 

I'm in NY. My light hasn't come on yet. I was just trying to plan for when it does.

As soon as you try it on your car, or a friends, and it clears the light, I would DEFINITELY be interested!!
Please PM me so I can get more info on it once you know for sure. Thanks, I truly appreciate it!

 

If anyone that currently has their light on wants to try my tool for the good of this thread I'm open to shipping it.

 

gooble, my light is on; I'm interested; I'm in Houston, Tx. I changed my oil this past weekend.

 

Do you want to try the Launch tool? I know exactly the place in the menu where you'd reset the light. It just won't do any good on my car yet.

I know a lot of people on this forum but we've never met. Maybe shoot me a linkedin invite if you want to try so I know who you are. You can find me as Mark Waldvogel working for KPMG in Milwaukee.

 

Coolant change is important it has corrosion inhibits. You can read stories from oil/water heat exchanger failures on 360 threat letting coolant to gearbox. My personal opinion is to change coolant at least every 5 year.

 

I'll send you a PM.

 

Me please

Thanks
Pocty