Which Maserati have you got?
Levante V6 or V8
Wikipedia credits Ferrari for the 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 and lists the 3.8-litre V8 as Ferrari's F154. Levante production ended in March 2024.
Early right-hand-drive Levante
Diesel was the only engine for right-hand-drive markets from 2016 to late 2017, so an early car here may well be one. That's diesel servicing, and a different mechanic from a Ferrari V8.
Grecale four-cylinder
A 2.0-litre turbo four with mild hybrid assistance. The Grecale sits on the Giorgio platform shared with the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and the current Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Grecale Trofeo
A 3.0-litre twin-turbo Nettuno V6, a different engine from the Levante's.
Grecale Folgore
Fully electric, with a 105 kWh battery and two motors. No oil service, and the high-voltage work needs a mechanic trained and equipped for it.
What the schedule says
Don't carry a habit over from one Maserati to the next. A Grecale owner on 12-month visits and a Levante owner on 24-month ones can both be right. The Levante figure comes from a comparison table, so confirm yours in the service book.
Low-kilometre cars still come due on time. If yours mostly sits, tell the mechanic, because old fuel, a flat 12-volt battery and aged tyres are their own small list.
What a Maserati usually needs from a mechanic
A service done to the right book. Oil specification matters on these engines, so ask what's going in and see it on the invoice.
Tyres and brakes. These are heavy, quick cars, and the Levante and Grecale are SUVs people use every day.
Electrical checks. A weak 12-volt battery can throw up warnings that look far worse than they are. Have it tested before anyone starts replacing parts.
Warranty and the Extra10 program
carsales lists the Grecale with a three-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty from first registration, and CarExpert shows the same on the Levante.
CarExpert reported in August 2022 that Maserati's Extra10 program extends cover of powertrain parts such as the engine and transmission on cars up to 10 years old. It can be taken up within nine years and six months of registration, with no kilometre limit. Extended cover often comes with its own conditions, so read them before you decide who does the next service.
A qualified independent mechanic working to Maserati's schedule and specifications doesn't by itself void your new car warranty. The regulators' guide says an independent repairer can service a car without affecting the consumer guarantees.
Who suits a Maserati
The name on the bonnet matters less than the engine beneath it. A mechanic who knows Ferrari-built V8s may have no more history with the Grecale's four-cylinder than one who works on late Alfa Romeos.
So name the model, year and engine when you tell us the job. A local mechanic who specialises in your car. The mechanic can then say early if it's the right fit.
Questions to ask before you say yes
- Have you worked on this engine, not just this badge?
- Do you have Maserati's service and repair information for my car?
- Which oil specification will you use, and will it be on the invoice?
- Will you ring me before doing anything outside the estimate?
What you can do at home
You can
- Check the badge, papers or service book to confirm the engine.
- Check the service date and tyre pressures on cold tyres.
- Photograph any warning before it clears.
Leave to the mechanic
- Scheduled servicing and the logbook stamp.
- Diesel fuel system and turbo work.
- Anything on a Folgore's high-voltage system.
What we'd do
We'd confirm the engine first, then the schedule, then the warranty. If an Extra10 or extended cover matters to you, we'd read its conditions before the car goes anywhere. After that, we'd choose a mechanic with real time on that engine and ask for a written estimate with the oil and parts named.