I’m planning to pick a KIA Seltos DCT, but these heating issues of the gearbox I hear really scares me. Can somebody put some light on this topic. Like is this the case with most DCT or is it a issue with the Seltos?

Q. I’m planning to pick a KIA Seltos DCT, but these heating issues of the gearbox I hear really scares me. Can somebody put some light on this topic. Like is this the case with most DCT or is it a issue with the Seltos?
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Balakrishnan | 4 years ago

I) its a dry clutch DCT, No heating issues 100 %. 2) However most people are ignorant about the art of driving a DCT & end up with heating issues in extreme conditions & is due to their ignorance & not the fault of the car.3) I suggest you assimilate the art of driving a DCT ( Theory) from Google & put it into practice, while driving. There will be no heating issues at all.

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Girish | 4 years ago

It's not dry gear box. Oil sealed gearbox, over heating problem is soled & now they use minaral oil in gearbox instead of synthetic oil. This is in my knowledge. you can confirm with Volxwagen service center with out hesitation to clear your dought

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Yasser | 4 years ago

Been 7 months i bought gtx plus turbo dct, no such issues fortunately no heating at all, took it for long trips also, no issues. Only problem rather a small one is the fuel efficiency, which is like 7 to 8 in city. Highway 13+. Biggest issue is service time and quality.

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Anish | 4 years ago

No heating issues, i just had a blast with it for the first 1000 kms and is a fantastic performance car. Don’t look for mileage, but will give you a feel of driving a sports car.

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Akhilesh | 4 years ago

Good condition best mileage car daily travel so plz help me to purchase the car What are the dimensions of the car? How is the fuel economy…

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Arti | 3 years ago

@ Prajwal | No in Diesel engines gets overheating problems

Please read the question. He is asking to buy DCT which is petrol and not diesel engine

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HP | 1 year ago

@ Yasser | Been 7 months i bought gtx plus turbo dct, no such issues fortunately no heating at all, took it for long trips also, no issues. Only problem rather a small one is the fuel efficiency, which is like 7 to 8 in city. Highway 13+. Biggest issue is service time and quality.

I return from Shimla just 2 days backon 23/4/23 including 30% hill drive and 70% drive on plans(with Ac) total 770 kms filled with 44 litres petrol gave 17.5 mileage. And hoping better on plans with AC although car mileage metre was showing maximum 22.1 at one time. On plans I drive on cruise control mostly

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Prajwal | 4 years ago

No in Diesel engines gets overheating problems

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Glenn | 2 years ago

@ Girish | It's not dry gear box. Oil sealed gearbox, over heating problem is soled & now they use minaral oil in gearbox instead of synthetic oil. This is in my knowledge. you can confirm with Volxwagen service center with out hesitation to clear your dought

Is the KIA the same as a Volkswagon?? I'm positive the KIA is a dry clutch as mentioned

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Milind | 1 year ago

I am using dct turbo since 2 years now never face heating issue till date

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SabarinathanP | 2 years ago

Kia automatic petrol what is the best to buy

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