Foreign Automotive · Kitchener-Waterloo
Care for the vehicle you chose. Maintenance, diagnostics and pre-purchase inspection planning for your Maserati GranTurismo, at Foreign Automotive in Kitchener.
Maserati · GranTurismo
The earlier M145 GranTurismo and newer M189 have very different engines and service requirements. On V8 cars, the conventional automatic and MC Shift automated manual also need different care. The illustration shows an earlier S Automatic; newer V6 and electric Folgore enquiries are scoped separately.
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Visual concept · Illustrative components
M145 shown · Select a system to explore care.
Symptoms, Known Issues & Repair Planning
These documented conditions and inspection priorities apply to particular engines, years and equipment. They are not a prediction that every GranTurismo will develop a fault. The VIN, symptoms and test results determine the repair.
Documented Condition
2007–2009 wet-sump M145 engines before number 148697.
Maserati documents cold-start or throttle-release variator noise. [1]
Confirm engine identification and noise source; later V8 and newer V6 cars require separate diagnosis.
Diagnostic Check
M145: gearbox-specific; not a universal DCT system.
Identify conventional automatic versus automated manual before assessing clutch wear, hydraulic operation, shift quality or fluid leakage.
Diagnostic Check
M145 V8 / M189 V6 and Folgore
Check joints, bushes, dampers and tyre patterns. Air suspension and lift equipment are assessed only where fitted.
Diagnostic Check
M145 V8 / M189 V6 and Folgore
Locate leaks and review overheating history before selecting hoses, pumps, seals or other components.
Campaigns are VIN-specific. US bulletins and recalls may differ from Canadian coverage; confirm eligibility and completion with the manufacturer. Safety-recall remedies are arranged through its authorized network.
Reviewed 19 September 2026.
Before you buy
A pre-purchase inspection for your Maserati GranTurismo adds condition and service-history context to a seller’s description. Contact us with the listing and VIN to agree the scope and arrange access.
Inspection scope depends on access, condition and equipment. A PPI records findings at the time; it cannot predict every future repair.
Maintenance, with context
Model year, specification, mileage and use decide the schedule. Bring the service history so the next visit addresses what is due.
Share the VIN, mileage, model year and previous invoices. We identify the applicable manufacturer schedule and any outstanding work.
Fluids, filters and driveline items are selected for the actual powertrain. We do not apply a universal interval across generations.
A warning light, leak or intermittent symptom may need testing before a repair can be quoted. We explain the proposed work and next step.
Document completed work, findings and future priorities so the next service starts with a clear history.
Before your visit
This page is an introduction to Maserati GranTurismo care, with M145 V8 / M189 V6 and Folgore as the main model group. The animated vehicle is identified above. Send the VIN and model year so we can confirm support and the correct service scope for your vehicle.
No. It is an illustrative engineering concept of the identified vehicle. Component shape, arrangement and equipment can differ from your vehicle; workshop procedures and parts selection use the actual vehicle specification.
Contact us with the Maserati GranTurismo listing, VIN, location and timing. We can discuss an inspection scope, access requirements and what can be checked before you commit to the purchase.
The schedule depends on model year, powertrain, mileage, time and use. Share the service book or previous invoices and we will help identify what is due for the specific vehicle.
Foreign Automotive is at 30 Adam Ferrie Pl in Kitchener, serving Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph and drivers across the GTA. Confirm the appointment and any transport needs before travelling.
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Foreign Automotive · Kitchener
Tell us the model year, mileage, service history and what you would like checked. We will help plan the next step, whether it is scheduled maintenance, a diagnosis or a pre-purchase inspection.
30 Adam Ferrie Pl, Kitchener, ON N2E 2A9 · sales@foreignautomotive.ca