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Old 06-05-2024, 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by OnInTwo View Post
I've owned a 2013 (before quiet tech) and a 2018. Heat is a definite problem on the 2018 as it causes issues over time. My 2013 was fine for over 25K miles but the 2018 had multiple issues. Drive belts wear much faster. I went through two clutches (original and OEM replacement) due to the heat scoring the internal rotating surfaces. The clutch still worked but it made an awful screeching noise that sounds like a fan belt when starting from a dead stop. When I took the old clutch apart you could see the obvious burn / scoring marks. The second clutch did the same thing after a short period. I then purchased an EZGO lithium and love it.
I would be changing oil more frequently also with all cooking going on in engine compartment, but that’s me….