✅ Fixed
Incorrect oil viscosity used during service — Ferrari requires 0W-40. Changed to Shell Helix Ultra ECT C3 0W-40 as specified. Cam timing codes cleared and did not return.
Ferrari 488 2017 GTB cam timing codes after oil service
2017
P0011
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Severity Level
Medium
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Safety Impact
Indirect risk — worth monitoring, not urgent
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Cam timing codes P0011/P0021 after oil service. Engine slightly rough. This fault code is stored when the engine control unit detects a specific fault condition. Common causes include sensor failures, wiring faults, and component wear. Always read additional fault codes before replacing parts — multiple codes together provide a clearer diagnosis. Clear the code after repair and test drive to confirm the fault does not return.
🔍 Symptoms
📍 Ferrari 488
⚠️ P0011 fault code
⚙️ Possible Causes
Fault code P0011 detected
Ferrari 488
Possible: Incorrect oil viscosity used during service — Ferrari requires 0W-40. Changed to Shell Helix Ultra ECT C3 0W-40 as specified. Cam timing codes cleared and did not return.
Repair / Solution
Based on 54 driver confirmations
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No commonly reported misdiagnoses for this fault yet. If you have replaced a part that did not fix this 2017 problem, submit a wrong diagnosis report — it helps other drivers avoid the same costly mistake.
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