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  1. Jazzjames

    1.5 tsi reliability

    90C would most likely be the coolant temperature, and is the normal operating temp.
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    Water in boot? Leon 2016

    Did this solve this issue long term? Having a similar issue with my wife’s Leon ST.
  3. Jazzjames

    ‘USB: Device not supported’

    Hold power button down on the power/volume button until the unit resets. It takes several seconds.
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    How to spot a remap

    Ah now I see now, sorry.
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    How to spot a remap

    The blue line is torque, red is power. The graph shows 235lb ft, no more.
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    Cam belt change?

    Rattling at idle is a sign that the chain could have stretched and that catastrophic failure could just be around the corner. Heard it on my mother in law’s Audi A3, she did nothing, then a few weeks later, the engine ate itself. *However* Whilst these issues do still occur with the EA888...
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    New tyres suggestions

    I use Goodyear Asymmetric 5 tyres in the summer and Goodyear Ultragrip 8s in the winter. I’m very happy with both sets. My car came with two sets of wheels, but if I had one set I’d go for all seasons. Michelin won this test...
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    2019 Leon 2.0 TSI FR.. to buy or not to buy

    Seeing as the 2.0 tsi 190 runs the Miller cycle and thus needs careful tuning compared to most otto cycle engines. I’d beware of that. It must be possible though… Personally, I suggest you buy the car you want and then leave it alone regarding tuning. If it’s a weekend car and it doesn’t need...
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    Buying a Leon estate - advice please

    Hi, I haven’t read the whole thread so apologies if I’m repeating someone. We own a 2019 Leon ST with the 1.5 130 ps engine. It’s smooth and pretty frugal. Impressive for a little engine. We also tried the 1.0 triple but I found it a bit noisy and strained to be honest. Don’t regret getting...
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    Will using standard 95 fuel damage my engine on my 2018 Leon cupra?

    I'm sure it will be ok if you don't do it all the time. I'd let the oil warm up to 90C before going bananas, though.
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    Will using standard 95 fuel damage my engine on my 2018 Leon cupra?

    The only thing a dyno can tell you with accuracy is relative performance. 285bhp on 95 unleaded sounds spot on without knowing how other cupras have performed on that same dyno. As far as damage goes, you are allowed to run the car on 95, but with a slight loss of power, so no issue there. If...
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    CUPRA Leon 1.5 TSI 150PS UK Order Books Open – Starts at £29,515

    How do they manage to create a new brand and make it (and SEAT) meaningless in a matter of a few years?
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    Will using standard 95 fuel damage my engine on my 2018 Leon cupra?

    Also, fretting over 10bhp on a dyno run is nothing to worry about. Who is to say that dyno is not 3% pessimistic? 300ps =295bhp by the way.
  14. Jazzjames

    1.5 tsi reliability

    Unscientific 1.8 vs 1.5 fuel economy comparison: I have a 1.8 tsi 5 door hatch and get about 40mpg long term average from a mix of motorway and city driving. We're in Germany so when I'm on the autobahn, I don't hang about. My wife has a 1.5 tsi ST (130) and she gets 44mpg as her long term...
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    1.5 tsi reliability

    We get 50mpg all day long on long trips fully laden with roof box on. 1.5 tsi 130 ST with manual gearbox. No kangarooing. I’d never drive off until the revs drop to their operating tickover of 800rpm or so, maybe that’s why some people report kangarooing upon cold start. It isn’t a rocket ship...
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    Leon mk3 estate vs hatchback

    We have a Leon 5 door hatch and the ST. The boot in the ST is much bigger, and the space under the movable boot floor also fits loads of stuff in it. The baby seat behind the driver just fits with my driving position, but I’m only 5’10”. I guess that could be because the baby seat is a big one...
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    Mk7 Golf GTI springs on Leon FR Mk3?

    Here's my super (un)scientific comparison of my Leon and a Golf 7, both on 19 inch wheels. Maybe the Golf's a little lower, but it's not exactly night and day.
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    Mk7 Golf GTI springs on Leon FR Mk3?

    I doubt there’s much in it, as they both use the EA888 engine. The Golf’s extra weight, 1350kg listed, will come from more sound deadening and other minor changes. 1.8 tsi FR’s weight is 1310kg for the 5 door. 40 kg is not much difference, so it the springs fit, you would imagine they would...
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    Mk7 Golf GTI springs on Leon FR Mk3?

    We have a 1.8 FR and a 1.5 ST and the 1.8 with the indy rear suspension is def more composed over big bumps and uneven surfaces. Tyres are important- a lot of OEM tyres are set up for rolling resistance to get the best results on the WLTP test. We swapped out the tyres on the 1.5 for some...
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    Remaps

    Not to rain on your parade, but… You’re asking the wrong questions and seem ill equipped from a technical perspective to ask the right ones. Post #13 has a lot of good questions that would need answering. This engine doesn't seem to have many (if any) tunes from the big established tuners, and...
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