All engines can suffer from peak oil consumption, so if you find that the point is low, it possibly means that the previous owner drove the vehicle with a lack of engine oil. This can lead to excessive wear and tear on the engine; So walk away if the stick is below the minimum.
As unlikely as it may seem, check for any damage to the underbody cladding when driving a four-wheel-drive Skoda Yeti, which may also have occurred on an off-road tour. Also, make sure it’s not covered in mud. , as this will act as a moisture trap and lead to corrosion.
Some owners have complained about the quality of the paint, so check the car daily and never under linear lighting. If possible, ask the shop to dry it and read about the car when it’s loose.
Turbos have been known to fail, which can be due to infrequent maintenance or poor specification of the engine oil used. If the car has been serviced by an independent non-specialist workshop, consult the documents if possible to identify the type of oil used for peace of mind. of the mind.
All diesel Yetis are supplied with a DPF, which requires normal extended trips at higher speeds to burn off the soot it accumulates. Faced with the threat of buying a Yeti with a clogged DPF, check how the previous owner used the car and make sure the engine oil used is low in ash.
During the DPF regeneration process, more fuel is injected into the exhaust stream to increase the temperature of the exhaust gases. Frequent attempts at regeneration can cause fuel to enter the engine crankcase and contaminate the oil, gradually expanding the oil point over time. Be suspicious if the indicator is above the high.
This defect would likely affect 2. 0-liter diesel-powered Yetis manufactured between January 1, 2009 and December 15, 2011; The high-pressure fuel line can crack over time and spill fuel into the engine compartment. The correction, carried out as a reminder, consisted of installing anti-vibration weights in the pipes.
Another recall concerned cars fitted with side airbags; Metal fragments from the fuel generator can enter the interior and cause injury in the event of a collision airbag deployment. This applies to models produced between 15 January 2015 and 28 January 2015, so please check with your Skoda dealer for more information.
Seat belt pretensioner parts could become detached in a collision and cause occupant injury on certain models manufactured between May 1, 2016 and October 31, 2016. Please contact your Skoda agent to ensure that any removal work has been carried out if applicable. . to your car.
The Yeti performed well in the latest What Car? Reliability in which it appeared. The gasoline Yeti ranked seventh out of 42 cars, the diesel ranked 13th, making it one of the most reliable used family cars on the market.
It did not appear in our most recent surveys because so few examples were listed. As with a car of this age, condition is the most important thing, so check your Yeti thoroughly, and as several owners attest, it should prove reliable.
Portions can be obtained loose, as the Yeti shares its bases with many other Volkswagen Group cars.
Skoda as a brand finished in 16th place out of 32 manufacturers in our rundown of the most reliable used car brands with a good overall score of 91.4%. The brand finished above Ford, Nissan and Peugeot, but below Dacia, Hyundai and Kia.
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