What is the reason for the Passat P218100 cooling system malfunction?

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Irene
07/29/25 10:27pm
The reasons for the Passat P218100 cooling system malfunction are: 1. Engine water temperature is too high; 2. Cooling system leakage. The solutions are: 1. Use a cooling system cleaner with specialized equipment for treatment; 2. Directly add a radiator stop-leak product. Taking the Passat 2021 280TSI Business Edition as an example, this car belongs to the mid-size sedan category, featuring a 4-door, 5-seat sedan body. The dimensions of this car are 4933mm in length, 1836mm in width, and 1469mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2871mm. It is equipped with a 1.4T turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum power of 110kW, a maximum torque of 250Nm, and a maximum horsepower of 150PS. The top speed is 210km/h, with a front-wheel-drive configuration. The front suspension uses a MacPherson independent suspension, and the rear suspension employs a multi-link independent suspension, with a unibody structure.
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