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No, and here's why. CO2 is not a bad gas, it's a good gas that is essential for life on this planet. That is why there is a market for CO2 generators. The whole "CO2 is bad!" campaign is dishonest and as you revealed earlier, more about "redistributing" wealth.

Happy New Year @wyx087! 🍻 So it's a numbers game, eh? "The more of something, the bigger it is a target for reduction." Hmmm. That's a somewhat inconsistent position to adopt, given that I've already pointed out the negligible contribution the UK makes to to global CO2 in comparison to countries like China & India. You've previously taken the "Every little helps!" approach. At least the CO2 output of cars is incidental, not the whole purpose of the machine. If CO2 really IS a problem, it would be trivially easy to ban the sale of CO2 generators. However CO2 generation is a growing market. It seems people just can't get enough CO2 to meet their needs. https://www.cognitivemarketresearch.com/co2-generator-market-report?srsltid=AfmBOor4xqL5qQDWpdVl3_2hkMaCMGX4UXDWeR-kelpCyICY2c99fBfh Can I get even a twitch of cognitive dissonance from you on this issue? 😉

I use a pin with the end snipped off and some nano-tape on the head of the pin to form a "handle" of sorts to allow me to clean and position the rear washer jets. It works reasonably well.

You know @Graham Butcher, given that CO2 is supposedly a problem, it seems odd to me that you can legally buy devices sold with the sole purpose of generating CO2. Or is that just me misunderstanding things, and this is "good" CO2, not like the "bad" CO2 emitted by vehicles? https://www.onestopgrowshop.co.uk/collections/co2-supplementation

I am immune from pompous virtue-signalling, but you will find plenty of applause on here for it from others, if applause is what you desire. I haven't seen an appeal to <current year> for some time, so thanks for the trip down memory lane. Here's another trip down memory lane. A prediction for 2020. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2004/sep/11/meteorology.scienceofclimatechange

I cannot help with the cold start problem, but certainly a new AGM (stop/start) battery should be coded when fitted to a vehicle.

I can only assume that either the wheel catches on something at it is turned, or there is some sort of security steering lock that you fit to the wheel and damages it. Something is scuffing or abrading that wheel. That is not material perishing.

There is no purpose of the EGR system beneficial to the driver. Depending on the EGR system, there doesn't have to be removal, they can be blanked off, so only clean air enters the engine to be mixed with fuel.

Can you define what you mean by "cleaner air"?

Hello and welcome. 😊 The Scout is a great car. Skodas and VAG vehicles generally, reward preventative maintenance. The DSG and Haldex (4x4 system) will both need servicing by specialists, so do check they are up to date.

I was going to suggest an EGR delete. The benefits of an EGR delete outweigh the downsides IMO, but Greta and friends won't thank you for the increased NOX emissions.

I suppose that's a Waze feature for when you're really looking forward to where you're going. 😄

I'm sorry I cannot help you. However I am heartily amused at the thread title in the forum list. There's a little head-scratcher for the mods. 😄

I have to wonder what sort of fuse allows the cable to melt like that without opening the circuit itself. 😲 Check the fuse for the correct rating. I don't think I'd trust that fuse again. One for the bin, IMO.

I think @Warrior193 made a very sensible suggestion that AFAIK could be implemented without much bother. But at the moment, I think you've got more than enough to worry about without giving a thought to whether your car will or won't start. Get well first, and then think about sorting it out. 👍

A service history showing oil changes above and beyond the norm won't do you any harm when it comes to selling your vehicle, or if you have a warranty dispute with Skoda. If selling privately, it will greatly boost buyer confidence in how you have looked after your car.

Absolutely yes, you should perform an oil change. The video below provides a decent explanation of the problem (and for hybrids its a real problem), but a TL:DW explanation is: when your engine is cold, water vapour in the system can be and is absorbed into the oil via emulsification agents. When the engine heats up, this trapped water can boil off and work its way out of the oil and out of the back of the car. If your engine doesn't warm up, there is no opportunity for the oil-trapped water to boil off, and so there it stays in the oil. It builds up and up until it's beyond the ability of the oil to accommodate. You can end up with sticky sludge and other unpleasantness and very poor performing oil in your engine. For lots of small runs, you should increase your oil changes IMO. EDIT: Beyond that, oil additives only have a limited life, so "old" oil is not good for your car.

On my Octavia, I think there are 3 settings for sensitivity. You can even switch it off, but then you get a warning light.

This is an amazing example of extortionate tax, compared to the actual value of the original product. It's a bit of a reach, but it's still interesting to consider.

Reading further down that thread, I see this. Now that IS cool.

That is a substantially better result than I feared it would be. I quite like it. 😄

Fit a conical foam air filter, one of those ridiculous waste gate dump/blow-off valves that whistle when you change gear, and a crackle & pop remap. That should get you plenty of attention, however be careful what you wish for. You can also cheat, if you're so inclined. All of the above are abhorrent to me, but I'm happy to help.

I have tried to explain this to my wife, but apparently it doesn't apply if it's raining because then the roads are wet and there's "nothing" you can do to prevent an accident. 🙄

Work out which car you actually prefer, then look at the trade-offs of choosing that car over the other, and see if your preference is enough to counterbalance the trade-offs.

There are synthetic alternatives that can be made from waste &/or plant material. https://www.fuelsandlubes.com/zero-partners-with-rolls-royce-to-advance-synthetic-fuels/