Ferrari California, Workshop Manual

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This vehicle is compatible with unleaded petrol/gasoline with an ethanol content of up to 10% (E10).
Using fuels with an ethanol content between 10% to 25% ethanol may cause engine malfunction.
Using fuels with an ethanol content above 25% may cause permanent damage to the components of the engine fuel
system.
1) SAE - Viscosity grade
Example: SAE 5W – 40
5W = indicates the viscosity grade at low temperatures (winter)
40 = indicates the viscosity grade at high temperatures
2) API - American Petroleum Institute
Example: SN/CF
SN = the first letter indicates that an engine oil is suitable for petrol engines, the second letter indicates the oil quality as
defined by API tables.
CF = the first letter indicates that an engine oil is suitable for diesel engines, the second letter indicates the oil quality as
defined by API tables.
3) ACEA - European Automobile Manufacturers Association:
Example: A3/B4
A3 = indicates a high performance engine oil suitable for petrol engines.
B4 = indicates a high performance engine oil suitable for diesel engines.
4) DOT - Brake fluid classification
indicates the chemical/physical characteristics of the brake fluid.
5) A.K.I. - Anti Knock Index
indicates the knock resistance of a fuel.
6) Quantity at empty level.
7) Quantity between MIN and MAX.
8) Consumption.
Fuel system Unleaded
petrol/gasoline (91-94
A.K.I.
5)
)
20.6 US gal
Reserve Unleaded
petrol/gasoline (91-94
A.K.I.
5)
)
5.3 US gal
A/C system Refrigerant
gas R 134a 1.1 ± 0.1 lb
Compressor
oil
RL-897 12.2 cu in
Windscreen/Headlamp
washer sys. Mixture of water and
glass cleaner 1.6 US gal