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My 550 has always run hot, compared to other cars. On track days in summer it has hit 110-120+ degrees C (250 F), which is supposed to be the...
My car is a '99 550, purchased from FoW last year. The car runs well and has had no overheating issues until the mercury climbed into the 90's and...
The water temperature on my 2000 550 Maranello seems to be fine when it's moving (approx 190 deg F). However, I've noticed in the last several...
Hi all, been doing research on 550's and I see some issues with overheating. Is this a common thing, or not? I live in a warm climate, so I want...
I've had some engine cooling problems since buying the car about 4 years ago... the radiator fans turn on only when the coolant temp reaches well...
...that vehicle will not overheat. Search Results for Query: 550 overheating | FerrariChat there are numerous cases where they do. they both claim...
If no reports of overheating what is the difference 550 vs 575? Does 575 have a bigger radiator? Putting out more HP means more heat so the 575...
575s are not known for overheating. Better fans, shroud, and faster turning, improved impeller water pump pretty much cured the 550's tendency to...
...a case of picking the wrong mechanic And there is no 550 overheating issue. There is a 550 poor maintenance issue partially caused by...
550 radiator is no joke. It works quite well. I live in an area where 100+ temps are quite common and 550s have never had a reputation for...
see this thread....and my answer to all your problems post # 39 (not my answer my tech) very simple and it works (:...
many would say 550's dont have an issue with overheating either! =) Not like we have 30K miles in SoCal and Arizona without a single issue...
Of the 3 late model V12 owners here in Houston that frequent this forum regularly, we all have had overheating issues with our cars. That's Ron...
Well done Eric; very glad to hear the 550 isn't overheating anymore! The acid test is sitting in traffic with an ambient of 35 or so. To help...
Yes, these are a known problem about overheating and need to be replaced.
@ Playframe: What was your initial reason for pulling? Were you overheating, or was it a leak? FWIW (and I'm sure your radiator shop will...
optoupalik and the The_Underhill_Account are the 2 who continue to beat up anyone who says anything about the existence of overheating of 550 when...
The spec on that car is delicious! I am not sure why someone asked this question; Hi Can you please advise why car has been relisted so soon...
This is not a case of "Mechanics had no idea about the coolant/overheating/550 issue" if the solution was for "finally to flush out all the...
Drjeeva, it's always nice to hear the klick klack gear change. Any major issues such as window gap, overheating and the usual of the 456? Don,...
