Maserati engines are impressive feats of automobile engineering that can generate enormous amounts of horsepower. With all that power, it’s essential that your engine’s cooling system be working optimally at all times. A key component of the cooling system is the radiator. If you ever notice the following radiator problems, head to your nearest Maserati dealership without delay for radiator repair before your engine starts to overheat.
The Temperature Gauge Warns You
Modern Maseratis have sophisticated sensors throughout the engine that help you keep a close eye on crucial performance indicators. If your car detects the engine heat rising, you’ll see the temperature gauge on your instrument panel creeping up into the red.
The safe temperature range for an engine is usually between 195 and 220 degrees. If you ever see the temperature gauge rise above 220, your radiator may be malfunctioning.
Your Radiator Is Rusting
As they’re made of metal, radiators are susceptible to rust, especially if the car is left unused for weeks or months on end. It’s a good idea to visually inspect your radiator every now and then. If you detect the beginnings of any rust, clean it away with a good anti-rust product. Extensive rust may mean the radiator has to go.
Radiators can also rust internally if the coolant becomes old and degraded. You can often tell if there’s internal rust by the color of the coolant in the transparent coolant reservoir. If the coolant is turning rusty brown in hue, you’ll need a technician to clean the internal rust out.
You Find Coolant Leaking Under Your Car
A radiator may occasionally leak coolant as a result of corrosion or a blown head gasket. Coolant is a brightly colored liquid, so it’s usually easy to notice a coolant leak: you’ll see a vivid orange, red, purple, blue, or green liquid puddling under your car when parked.
The Fins of Your Radiator Are Damaged
Coolant releases most of its heat as it circulates through the radiator fins. If a radiator’s fins become dented or cracked by a fender bender, a trapped stone, or high-pressure cleaning, the coolant may no longer be able to lose its heat and cool the engine. Damaged fins often mean you’ll need a new radiator.
Your Cabin Isn’t Warming Up
If you turn on the cabin heater one chilly winter morning, but the air blowing into your cabin isn’t warm, your radiator may have a problem. This is because the cabin heaters in cars often use the heat released from the radiator as the coolant passes through.
Your Maserati Dealer Notices Radiator Trouble
Preventative maintenance is the best way to keep your Maserati in great shape for longer. While taking your car in for routine servicing, the skillful technicians at your local dealership will check the engine, including the cooling system, and soon determine if there are any potential problems with your radiator.
Visit Maserati of The Main Line today to have your car’s radiator examined and repaired. At our full-service dealership, we have a commitment to excellence in all that we do.
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