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Lower coolant hose split. and engine overheated. new hose, did lower temp thermostat mod, 15 PSI cap. filled with lots of distilled water and some "all vehicle" coolant. System pressure tested ok, hydrocarbon test for head gasket leaks was fine. bled system and took it for drive with my scan...

Big Lee. can you go into more detail about the "Big 3" cooling system mods? I'm sick of the overheating issues in my 1.4 turbo. I understand the colder thermostat swap and the lower pressure cap. How do I effect the supposed 3 speed fan system so it comes on earlier and/or more reliably?

Hi, My experience with my 2013 1.4 turbo after 3 major coolant loss events was all the plastic "T"s and fittings WILL fail. And if you over heat, there is no warning until the idiot light flashes warning that it is essentially too late and your head gasket is probably already blown. I...

Supersonic... why are you even on this forum if you can't help other member. just cancel your account

I was at 88.000 miles in my 2013 1.4 hatchback. I figured I was way past due for brake pads so I bought a set, pulled the caliper to do the swap and the original pads still had 50% left compared to the new ones. I just left them on.

tell me more please. what does the thermostatic switch do?

Is carbon build up a problem? Will a sea foam treatment in the intake (sucked into a vacuum line) clean it out? Will a catch can help keep it clean?