Hi - a quick summary of my recent adventures.  With a very special thanks to briskoda forum members Urrell, langers2k, Sad555, ernieb and kenfowler3966.

 

My 9-year old Skoda Yeti 2.0 TDI had a slightly rough idle, slightly underwhelming performance and - most importantly - a warning light for glow plugs (flashing).  The code was EGR Valve - Open Circuit (P040300).  I had an independent garage check it out, and I bought my own scanner to confirm.

 

As the car had the fix just under two years ago, following advice from this forum, I contacted Skoda UK customer services.  Skoda UK immediately agreed to a free diagnostic and to replace the EGR valve free of charge.  This took two days and is now just back from the Skoda garage.  The rough idle has gone, performance is normal again and no light.  

 

I asked the garage whether the EGR had failed electronically or because of sticking (caused by 'coke').  They confirmed it was the latter, it was 'coked up'.  I do a lot of short city runs, and will be trying to get the car out for longer motorway runs to try to reduce the potential for this happening again.  I'm also going to use my scanner to monitor the PDF filter, which also has a sensor.

 

Again, my thanks to the forum and in particular Urrell and kenfowler3966.  You saved me near enough a thousand pounds!  

 

Best wishes,

 

Duddy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All's well that ends well. Moving forward, have a look at Millers or a similar additive for the diesel. You can buy supermarket fuel and dose it with Millers every fill up. This has the effect of giving a higher Cetane rating on the diesel and helps to keep fuel and exhaust systems clean.

You would be better buying a top quality branded diesel - Shell or BP for example - these come with all the additives etc you need and your Yeti will not only run sweeter but the engine will certainly last longer better.

Check Honest John's website for more info. Of course you still need to have a regular longish run to keep everything clean

^ +1 you will also benefit from a higher mpg figure, more than the increased price of the fuel!

I have never noticed any significant change in fuel consumption between normal purchase of supermarket fuel, and a forced occasional purchase of one of these "premium fuels"

I have also never had any issue when doing 65k miles, 99% on supermarket diesel from the lowest cost place, in previous company Yeti's.

 

Can anyone link to a scientific study demonstrating there is a cost saving from incresed mpg with a premium fuel and decreased engine issues please so I can read up on this?

I suppose my view is coloured by French prices for diesel, the super grade at say Leclerc is approx. 0.025 cts more /litre, so for a tankfull looking at 1.25€, which ain't going to break the bank and an improvement in distance covered, about 45 miles per tank

Edited 10 August, 20187 yr by Frenchtone

Maybe you drive more economically without realising as the fuel was so much more expensive. Could easly achieve another 3 to 4mpg without really trying.

10 hours ago, kenfowler3966 said:

I have never noticed any significant change in fuel consumption between normal purchase of supermarket fuel, and a forced occasional purchase of one of these "premium fuels"

I have also never had any issue when doing 65k miles, 99% on supermarket diesel from the lowest cost place, in previous company Yeti's.

 

Can anyone link to a scientific study demonstrating there is a cost saving from incresed mpg with a premium fuel and decreased engine issues please so I can read up on this?

Not truly scientific but in my previous 2L diesel Octavia I got 4.8 MPG better consumption using "super diesels", that measurement was taken over 2 years using brimful to brimful method. First year I used supermarket diesel and did just over 11,000 miles and second year did  12,000 miles using super diesel. The reason I changed after a year was that on holiday I couldn't get supermarket diesel and had to buy Shell, thinking I might just as well give the car a treat I filled up with Super diesel. First tankful car maybe felt a bit smoother,  but after a couple of fill ups there was  definite refinement improvement and smoother engine drive - my wife, who is not mechanically minded in any way, actually said the car seems to be going better - and I noticed the better MPG when doing my brim full checks.

I now drive a 1.2 Tsi DSG petrol Yeti and use supermarket petrol but always buy the top supermarket grade, I am getting 44.65 MPG true average over 13,500 miles, my MPG seems significantly better than that often reported and I am not a slow driver. The higher Octane does seem to benefit torque which might explain the better MPG.

I would suggest you check the Honest John website to read his views on premium fuels.

... and you're on 16" wheels!

 

Edited 11 August, 20187 yr by freedie

^ ^  ^  get real, I've got  better things to do than worry about money my friend!! and, at a total increased price of just over a euro for a tankfull. I drive considerable distances on m/way equivalent roads most summer weekend s to compete in sailing competitions, these roads are normally busy with holiday traffic, normally with people who are not used to driving on the right going south from Roscoff!

Also bear in mind, French diesel is cheaper than English petrol, and much cheaper than English diesel!

Edited 11 August, 20187 yr by Frenchtone

1 hour ago, freedie said:

... and you're on 16" wheels!

 

Yes, so much more comfortable!  :-)

Now I will go get my tin helmet.,.

1 hour ago, Expatman said:

Yes, so much more comfortable!  :-)

Now I will go get my tin helmet.,.

 

It's alright - I've got your back ...

7 hours ago, Brijo said:

 

It's alright - I've got your back ...

Thanks - you are a brave man!

I thought 16s were only for a spare?

Edited 11 August, 20187 yr by Sad555

22 minutes ago, Sad555 said:

I thought 16s were only for a spare?

 

16's were the wish of a host Yeti buyers, but only available to buyers of poverty spec Yetis and those prepared to jump through hoops to have special builds made for them.  Sadly not available to people like me who bagged one of the very last Yetis before production ceased.  Nonetheless, I remain grateful to @Expatman for his help in my (unsuccessful) attempt to have 16" wheels factory fitted to mine.

 

Apologies - way off topic...

30 minutes ago, Robjon said:

 

16's were the wish of a host Yeti buyers, but only available to buyers of poverty spec Yetis and those prepared to jump through hoops to have special builds made for them.  Sadly not available to people like me who bagged one of the very last Yetis before production ceased.  Nonetheless, I remain grateful to @Expatman for his help in my (unsuccessful) attempt to have 16" wheels factory fitted to mine.

 

Apologies - way off topic...

Sorry to hear you didn't get the 16" wheels you wanted. Like you I bought one of the last Yeti's - built in Feb '17 and delivered end March '17 - Skoda (UK) were great in intercepting the factory order and getting it changed to 16" wheels, no problems. I guess if you got one of the very last Yeti's made then it would have been much more difficult to change, who did you contact at Skoda (UK) to try and get the change?

Initial email to Duncan Movassaghi, whose email address you kindly provided.  I never did get a reply.

 

I ordered mine at the end of March '17, which was too late to intercept a factory order.

Basically, I had the choice of Yeti with 17" Matterhorns, or no Yeti at all.

 

But thanks anyway.

2 hours ago, Sad555 said:

I thought 16s were only for a spare?

 

No, I've got one on each corner, too

 

51 minutes ago, Robjon said:

... I had the choice of Yeti with 17" Matterhorns, or no Yeti at all. ...

 

You made the right choice.  You still have the option (however unlikely that would be) of fitting 16" wheels, but no Yeti would be no Yeti

14 hours ago, Robjon said:

Initial email to Duncan Movassaghi, whose email address you kindly provided.  I never did get a reply.

 

I ordered mine at the end of March '17, which was too late to intercept a factory order.

Basically, I had the choice of Yeti with 17" Matterhorns, or no Yeti at all.

 

But thanks anyway.

Sorry to hear that you didn't get a response to your email. But as you say by that time it was probably too late anyway. On the positive side you did get a great Yeti. When you come to swap tyres you might want to consider Michelin Cross Climates, many reports that they do give a comfortable ride compared to other tyres. 

On 09/08/2018 at 10:13, duddy said:

Hi - a quick summary of my recent adventures.  With a very special thanks to briskoda forum members Urrell, langers2k, Sad555, ernieb and kenfowler3966.

 

My 9-year old Skoda Yeti 2.0 TDI had a slightly rough idle, slightly underwhelming performance and - most importantly - a warning light for glow plugs (flashing).  The code was EGR Valve - Open Circuit (P040300).  I had an independent garage check it out, and I bought my own scanner to confirm.

 

As the car had the fix just under two years ago, following advice from this forum, I contacted Skoda UK customer services.  Skoda UK immediately agreed to a free diagnostic and to replace the EGR valve free of charge.  This took two days and is now just back from the Skoda garage.  The rough idle has gone, performance is normal again and no light.  

 

I asked the garage whether the EGR had failed electronically or because of sticking (caused by 'coke').  They confirmed it was the latter, it was 'coked up'.  I do a lot of short city runs, and will be trying to get the car out for longer motorway runs to try to reduce the potential for this happening again.  I'm also going to use my scanner to monitor the PDF filter, which also has a sensor.

 

Again, my thanks to the forum and in particular Urrell and kenfowler3966.  You saved me near enough a thousand pounds!  

 

Best wishes,

 

Duddy.

 

Hi - hoped you could help, I've had exactly the same issue this AM with my 2014 Yeti 2.0 TDI (warning light > independent garage diagnoses EGR issue > £1200 all in to fix).  Who did you contact @ Skoda to resolve for free, and when you say the car had the fix  what does this mean?

Cheers

 

On 09/08/2018 at 10:13, duddy said:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

37 minutes ago, DCP said:

Hi - hoped you could help, I've had exactly the same issue this AM with my 2014 Yeti 2.0 TDI (warning light > independent garage diagnoses EGR issue > £1200 all in to fix).  Who did you contact @ Skoda to resolve for free, and when you say the car had the fix  what does this mean?

It was the emissions "Fix" that covered replacing a number of components for 2 years, I very much doubt if yours is still eligible for that.
How long have you had the car and did it come with a 2 year warranty for covering those parts?
Edit: I made sure mine never had that done as it placed a lot of extra load on injectors, EGR and DPF etc systems.
Also it is a LOT more expensive to get the EGR valve work done on a 4X4 as a lot had to be removed to get to it.

Edited 3 May, 20224 yr by Urrell

Had it since new (prev lease car) - and not sure about the warranty, I'd have to dig it out.

Just a little shocked at the cost, especially as this follows on from some work and a couple of new tyres a month ago - practically a 3rd of the value of the car!