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What problems could the SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI present?
Years 2004-2015

Answer

The malfunctions highlighted in the online forums by the owners of the car in question are the frequent clogging of the egr valve and the low yield of the glow plugs, with the consequent decrease in engine performance.
Posted on: 3 September 2022 by ScegliAuto

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