How To Change Coolant On A Maserati Ghibli SQ4
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- How To Change Coolant On A Maserati Ghibli SQ4
70K Mile Service On My Maserati Ghibli SQ4 Part 4 of 7
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How do you like it? I'm looking hard at lightly used ones... the price is so tempting!
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Thanks for this video! I think I'll try changing the coolant without opening up the extra vents, I'll just change less of the coolant at more frequent intervals to keep up corrosion resistance. Here's a tip: put pieces of tape at the resting position of the wipet blades before you take them off so you can put them back where they were! Also the fact that you need to take off the bumper is ridiculous... I might take a sawzaw to it just because I dont want to put in all of these hours for simple preventative maintenance!
Good tip the tape marking the position of wiper blades. I will do that next time. Hope you are kiddding about the sawzall lol.
Thank you for this video. You saved me $$$$$
It's why I do it.
Hi James, I’ll try to make this short as possible. I love your videos. My nearest dealership is 427 miles away. My towns population is 31,000. I’ve luckily located a mechanic that’s works on European cars in my town. 1. Just to let you know you don’t have to remove the front bumper. Once you remove the bottom protection shield at the bottom of the car. On the driver side there is a slot to remove and the coolant drains . Yep, that simple I watched him. 2. He stated he also will change Thermostat at the same time. So I researched it and it’s true we must change the thermostat every time we do a coolant flush. I purchased mine from Scuderia Car parts online delivered in 3 days by DHL. For 116.00 total tax, sh, and insurance fee. Ships from the UK
Your car must not be an M157 and does not have the third cross member. Mine is M157, it has the 3rd cross member and you MUST remove the front bumper to get to the drain valve. You can barley even see the drain valve beyond the cross member let alone loosen it up. That is why they designed the access hole in that cross member. My Workshop manual does not mention the requirement of replacing the thermostat. And I consulted with a friend who is a Maserati Certified Service Technician before performing the work, and he also did not mention replacing the thermostat. He did mention I may may want to also change the Power steering coolant, but it was not required as it does not get near as hot as the engine coolant.
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@@JamesDIYGarage do you know where I can order pcv valve 2015 ghibli?
@@freddyguzman429 I got mine from Scuderiacarparts.com Here is a video of replacing the PCV (Oil Vapor Recirculation System) . th-cam.com/video/xVVMuo7TBgY/w-d-xo.html
Thank you f
Keep up the great work! Can you please link the antifreeze you used?
www.autozone.com/antifreeze-radiator-additives-and-windshield-wash-fluid/antifreeze/peak-extended-life-50-50-oat-based-antifreeze/720593_0_0
James DIY Garage thank you sir!
@@JamesDIYGarage does the ghibli still run lol cause you used the wrong coolant. Its supposed to be orange
I realized my Maserati ghibli 2014 needs coolant should top off but I feel that’s a bad idea as I don’t want to mix. But what’s the coolant that’s recommended on top of the peak. European what other coolants I’m also in need of power steering I believe what’s the correct power steering what you recommend I should do
Get the European and match the color for a top off. For the power steering fluid I got mine at the Chrysler dealership, just ask for 2014 Chrysler 300 power steering fluid. Same stuff.
The expansion tank has two identical caps and two different size reservoirs. Ones is to check level and add coolant/antifreeze, but what is the other one and what type of fluid goes in it? Thank you for helping
Power Steering coolant.
Same type of fluid. as the coolant. But replacing it is not as important as the main coolant because it does not get as hot as the engine does. It is easy to replace though. You drain it by loosening up the coolant fitting on the Power steering cooler, allow it to drain and then refill.
Do you know if it’s the same process for a Maserati Levante? Can you provide a link for the coolant?
I do not know if you need to remove the front bumper to get to the coolant drain valve on the Levante, but as far as the mechanical part, it should be. I bought my coolant at AutoZone. Buy the stuff that says its for European cars.
Morning, I need to replace the radiator on my Ghibli because it has a leak. Do you know if it’s easy or not?Lastly I have the workshop manual but can’t find the pages where it shows how to remove it..
Which one? There are 3. If you go to scuderiacarparts.com and lookup the specifc Ghibli you have, you will see pictures of how they generally go together.
James DIY Garage The one I need to replace is the main radiator. The one behind the condensor
@@thewiseguy7100 You need to vacuum out the air conditioning system, drain the coolant,remove front bumper, remove the 3rd load path cross member, you will need a lift and a separate jack to hold the cooling radiators up. Its not really an easy job.
Great video, I searched up the coolant you used, and theirs a PINK color one. Same brand, do you recommend?
shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/peak-original-equipment-technology-european-violet-50-50-antifreeze-coolant-1-gallon-pevb53/11979626-P
Thats the link to it? Autozone carries the one you used but its a bit further drive
It should say european cars.
James DIY Garage Okay it does, what I don’t understand why you went with blue coolant when it’s suppose to be pink. I think it doesn’t make a difference but checking the forums, it calls for pink coolant.
@@thewiseguy7100 yea, I was told by a reliable source it does not make a diffeeence. The blue would be fine, the fluid that was there before was orange.
My friend nice video one question where are the air conditioning sensors I have a Maserati ghibli 2017
AC sensors? Sorry, I don't know.
The Actuators?
@@JamesDIYGarage my friend nice work for the videos m friend on last question in my car the ac for the cool air dont work what do you think it is i even check the compresor and it works
@@surfichy4597 could be the same issue I had when I 1st bought mine. A software update installed at the dealership fixed it for me. Try that, use the AC and if it does start working in a few days (the actuators need time to relearn their atual position) you may need to replace an actuator. They are located behind the dashboard. You can access them from under the dash.
What is the other cap on the reservoir tank used for? I noticed it has a max/min but you never touched it. Does it need to be filled also? Thanks.
Thank you for your question. That is for the transmission fluid heat exchanger. I do not beleive it needs to be change as often as the engine coolant because the temps are not as high in the gear box as the engine. It should get changed if you have to remove the transmission though. I have sent an inquiry regarding this to my Maserati Tech friend and will update this when I have the informaton.
James DIY Garage thank you.. I’d like to here what he says because mine is completely empty.
@@davis31b It's also the Power steering coolant system as well. It's pumped using a temperature controlled electric pump mounted in front of the engine. He says most people don't change it unless there is an issue with the transmission or power steering system requiring it to be removed and replaced, but he also says he does it during the coolant change. When I consulted with him on my coolant change, he did not mention the tranny/power steering cooling system. The Maserati Tech says the Transmission/Power Steering cooling system is totally separate from the main engine coolant system and uses the same coolant. If you want to change the coolant, you can drain the system from the coolant lines on the Transmission cooler mounted to the side of the transmission, and the power steering cooler mounted just in front of the engine, then fill it back up. It burps into the expansion tank. The clamps used by the Manufacturer can be replaced with high quality Norma Clamps. But for your case I would just fill it with the same coolant I use in my video. I may do a video in the future on replacing the coolant for this system. Since I don't have documentation on how to do it, I will need to do more research on it 1st.
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Hey James did you ever end up changing the coolant in the transmission reservoir? Mine is looking quite dark and it needs a top off. So I thought might as well just change it out. I’ve not noticed any issues otherwise however. Thanks!
I’ve been searching for this answer as well. Thank you guys for the info. I had to change out the whole tank so I had to fill both systems up.
I have a very small coolant leak on the outside of the thermostat, if I choose to glue it, would I have to drain the system by the thermostat itself? or sticking it would be enough?
I would replace it just so its reliable. Bandaids never last long. You will need to drain the coolant. Good time to the change coolant. If you've never taken the front bumper off, watch my video on how to do it.
@@JamesDIYGarage Thanks for the suggestion and thanks also for all your videos that are very helpful to solve problems!!!
@@alejandropozo7323 you are welcome.
Hello, James. Please advise where is windshield washer fluid tank
right next to the brake fluid access panel, drivers side close to the windshield
@@JamesDIYGarage Thank you, James. I appreciate your advice.
@@bagavdinakhmedov7509 you are welcome
Hi, what fluid cap is the one next to the coolant at 12:00 thank you.
Power Steering coolant.
Hello James, I have a Maserati Quattroporte GTS and my rear lights are flickering, it's on sometimes and off sometimes. Do you think its something fixed with diagnostics?
Are both sides flickering simultaneously or just one side?
@@JamesDIYGarage just the left side it starts flickering then turns off for a while and on for a while. The turn signal works and fog light also, it's only the Led part.
@@mohamedelouadghiri3332 you will need to check the connector on that tail light assembly. Google how to remove tail light on a ( year) maserati qp. Since I do not have a qp' I do not know how.
@@JamesDIYGarage thanks James I'll do so.
Hey James, I notice there are two cap on the coolant tank. Do you only fill once side of the reservoir?
Yes, the other side is the Power Steering fluid coolant. Tranny coolant is shared with the engine and the turbos.
@@JamesDIYGarage power steering coolant the same?
@@JamesDIYGarage ?
Yes it is. Sorry, was reviewing my comments for upcoming video and saw this. Sorry for the late reply.
Coolant Paraflu up (red /pink) !!!
Blue
But there also red/orange/pink color coolants available as well.
James, let me first thank you for all your teaching. I have learned and saved a tons of dollars by doing some of the Maintenance myself by following your instructional videos. they are great, and very clean step by step presentation. I do have a question for you. last year during my first oil change, I ordered the Pennzoil 5W-40 recommended by Ferrari 550040834 with the Ferrari logo on the bottom corner of the container. This year after I've ordered the oil again, the vendor (supplier) sent me the Pennzoil 550051120 which I noticed in your video. my question is: is that what you used in your Ghibli? after a phone call to Pennzoil, a rep told me that the mentioned part number wasn't formulated for our engine, and I rejected the oil. I would like to hear if you have noticed any changes or have noticed anything different while using this oil, I believe is made out of Natural Gas? please let me know what are your thoughts, as I still have the cases I purchased because Amazon didn't want them back after they refunded the money.
Thank you in advance for your response,
and once again, thank you for all your teaching with your videos.
Alberto Arias
I have been using this oil for almost 3 years now. I have it from a reliable source the oil I use is fine.
@@JamesDIYGarage Thank you for your prompt response, I'll keep those cases for next oil change.
Removing the tires weren’t necessary James
Yes, I realized that after doing the video. But, then again I am just a backyard mechanic. Not a certified Maserati Tech. Just shows you anyone can do this. Which is kinda the point of my videos. So others can learn from them as well as me. Thanks. 👍
James DIY Garage Same here man, I’m just a regular guy doing his own maintenance on my car. Please keep on doing more videos, their extremely helpful. Thank you
I need to replace my radiator coolant sensor where is that located and where can i go to purchase
There are two sensors, this one is located on the back of the drivers side cylinder head.
www.scuderiacarparts.com/part/197301/maserati/180137/water-temperature-sensor.html
Item# 20 www.scuderiacarparts.com/part-finder/maserati/ghibli/oe/176/3827/67448
And this one. www.scuderiacarparts.com/part/246720/maserati/673000017/temperature-sensor-kit.html
Item #16 www.scuderiacarparts.com/part-finder/maserati/ghibli/oe/176/3827/67447
Is bleeding the valves necessary? I plan on doing this next week
Yes it is, you need to get all the air out or your cooling system will not work well, and may cause it to overheat.
James DIY Garage Okay got it, thank you for being helpful . Theirs hardly anyone else making videos servicing the Maserati. I spoke to 3 techs and they all said the car takes 2 gallons of coolant. Does that sound right?
@@thewiseguy7100 yes. Buy 2 gallons and don't forget to measurehow much came out so you can be sure the same or more went back in.
James DIY Garage I definitely will. The only difference between my car and yours is that your valve to open to coolant is with a flat head screwdriver, mines a cross for a Phillips screwdriver. We have the same year
@@thewiseguy7100 I guess it depends on where you buy it. Are you in the US?
Hey my masarati Ghibli is over heating and I have coolant in it but it is a darker color
Have a tech check for combustion gasses in the cooling system. Should not cost too much. Or you can buy a kit at Autozone and do it yourself.
Hey ok so update I was driving and my car was over heating and coolant started to spill out and when I pulled over it was no more coolant and now every time I pour coolant into the car it just pours out like a sink at the bottom of the respvior
Sounds like overpressure blew your coolant tank. DO NOT Drive it. Have it towed to a shop. You may have a damaged engine.
@@JamesDIYGarage as soon as it did that all levels went back to normal the motor is good it still runs n turn over perfect just gets hot after like 30 mins of driving
I got a little lost on how to bleed the system I’ll try my best but do you show in any of the videos I don’t want to mess up the transmission or leave an air pocket
I show how to do in the video. Watch it a few times. You will get it.
I didn’t see that you flushed out the other liquid in the other side of the coolant the other resovior I flushed it out anyways hopefuled that wasn’t wrong
@@mh2046 Thats the coolant for the power steering. Does not get as hot, so I did not do it. But doing it is ok.
Could you use a Fluid evacuators to remove the old ?
You would only get whats in the reserviour. Not the radiator. It should be drained as shown in the video. I know its a lot of work and now we know why its so expensive to have it done at the dealership.
Yes, I am working on my wife's Maserati. This is the biggest POS that I have ever worked on. After these repairs it is gone because I don't want to start a youtube channel about the life -long repairs of one vehicle. Sorry dude not bagging on you... it's the car.
How does your wife feel about that? Happy wife happy life.