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Old 06-03-2024, 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by GreggC69 View Post
I noticed tonight that the engine compartment on our 2020 Quietch seemed to be hotter than I have noticed before. We have only been here a short time and new to carting so perhaps I have just not noticed?? The cover between the motor and the shifter at the back or your calves felt hot to the touch. Raised the seats and there seemed to be a lot of heat. Handle on dipstick very hot to the touch. Oil level looks fine and oil looks clean. Is this heat normal?
The heat is normal, especially this time of the year. All the extra insulation, designed to make the cart quieter, also has the effect of holding in the heat. The engine compartment of our quiet tech is always significantly hotter than the one in our 2014 Yamaha EFI (pre quiet tech technology). Not sure if the trade off is worth it, but I love the independent rear suspension on the QT.