[Raywatkins]

We had a similar issue when our 2018 cart was 4 years old. It turned out to be “worn” foam padding under the seat. We paid about $200 to have seat reupholstered. It solved the problem.

[OnInTwo]

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.

[will1546]

I stuff a golf towel behind the seat.

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by Southwest737

Another reason to go electric.

But! but!....

[OhioBuckeye]

I had a 2018 Quietch , you know I never paid any attention if it got hot! If it did I never had any noticeable issues with it.

[jmaccallum]

Originally Posted by Southwest737

Another reason to go electric.

Ha! I was waiting to see when that would pop up!

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by justjim

Now that is an idea..

It will vent noise also.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by OnInTwo

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….

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Southwest737

Another reason to go electric.

I wonder when 737 will go electric? Like NEVER.

[JGibson]

Golf carts weren't really made to work the way we use them.

They're designed for short stop and go operations.

They really need to be designed with a cooling system with a radiator and fan for the way we use them.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Mrmean58

I've owned a 2018 and took care of the heat issue by removing the spark arrester in the exhaust. That reduced the heat build up by allowing the exhaust gases to flow out easier and greatly improved the performance.

Anybody that had spark arrestor in exhaust IMO needs to remove it cause it will eventually plug up and cause low or no power from engine. Not worth $300 or 400 they charge to change it when it will eventually plug up again. Wash off money to replace it IMO.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by JGibson

Golf carts weren't really made to work the way we use them.

They're designed for short stop and go operations.

They really need to be designed with a cooling system with a radiator and fan for the way we use them.

Does push lawn mower have radiator? Nothing wrong with air cooled design small gas engines Golf carts don’t have stress of lawn mower engines. Yamaha engine are glorified lawn mower engine design.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

But! but!....

But, but we been electric since 1901…. With little progress other than comfort.

[MidWestIA]

A cart repair guy claimed that some people going from way down south to up north burnt the engine. Not sure about that I cut a vent to the back of my old one it did let alot of heat out the vent. Some carts have them. Dealer told me don't worry

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by MidWestIA

A cart repair guy claimed that some people going from way down south to up north burnt the engine. Not sure about that I cut a vent to the back of my old one it did let alot of heat out the vent. Some carts have them. Dealer told me don't worry

They probably never check oil level and it was ran with little oil in it?