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I don't like the DRL to be there, as Yeti already has a DRL may be this guy need to change the current DRL from bulb to LED, its possible and people are doing that all around, the LED comes with external attachment that need to fool the CAN signal about the watt and prevent the blub error on dashboard and register the error for electrical error! Changing the current DRL to LED would be the option to go for

-Pramod

As regards the F.E.
I filled exactly 47 litres today after having run 702 kms on my Yeti since the last fill which I did just before the trip.
This means the Yeti has been returning an FE of 14.93 - almost 15 kmpl which I think is excellent indeed.
The trip involved some good driving on the smooth highways, some rough road work in the hills, some spirited hill driving and of course the morning and evening commute to work and back today.
All in all, if this is the kind of FE I can consistently expect, I would be quite pleased indeed.

It will only get better! If you drive patiently, it will reward you with 20 km/l ! However patience is a very difficult virtue to come by, especially if you have so much power to tap on the Yeti. I have also observed that it gives the best mileage when driven in the 2000-2500 rpm band.

Hi Guys,

I have completed 1200 ecstatic kms so far on my silver Yeti Ambiente. I have had such good fun and a smile everytime i get into this deceptive beast! I cannot add anymore to what Shankar has already eloquently described about the initial driving experience.. Its been absolutely fabulous and i can see myself in the driving seat of this one for a very long time.. :)

However woke up this morning to a nightmare - my dog chased a squirrel onto a wire under which i had parked and she has scratched the left side door quite badly :( :( It was such a heart wrenching moment and im feeling awful right now.. I checked if the scratches were deep and they dont seem to be but they are still visible from a distance.. Its like a white pencil drawing that wont go away with wiping.. Could i please request help/ guidance in going about dealing with this? I have recommended on some compund type of material or buffing etc.. Any suggestion is welcome..

Good to know that you are enjoying your Yeti so well. While posting a few pics would help to know the exact severity of the scratches, since you say that they appear to white scratches, it generally means that the top layer of paint has been scratched which is ok and a good dose of rubbing compound should hide the scratch forever. In case the rubbing compound doesn't help, the next option is to procure some paint of your Yeti's shade from the ASC and do a brush touch up at home or with a patient painter followed by a coat of polish.

Also, in case you have a good car polish at home, you could try to apply generous amounts of it near the area and then buff the entire area using a soft cloth. This would bring the scratch to its actual dimension for better examination.

Hey

As Devdath says the scratchout compound may help but it depends totally on the scratch. In the case of my Scorpio a cat had leaped onto the bonnet and left some scratch marks - they refused to go despite a full rub and polish job at the dealers place plus a couple of applications of rubbing compound followed by wax at that specific place.
Lets see it one day soon and maybe we can figure a remedy!

I'm not much good at this stuff, as the state of my car could tell you, but please remember that rubbing compound only "hides" scratches by removing the surrounding paint down to the same level as the depth of the scratch. Try it as a last resort, especially on a new vehicle.

First, try wax/polish, which may fill the scratches.

Thanks Thad

Another brainwave - there is another compound called COM PAINT whose ads I have seen in the car magazines. Apparently they ve got all the shades of all the various paints of these slightly higher end cars.
Why not check them out?
Check this link Aeroaids Corporation - Com-Paint Touchup Spray Paint, Aerosol Spray Paint Manufacturers

I have tried the Com-paint and would not recommend it as it gives a very dull appearance and does not match the paint well and is clearly visible.
The best bet for small scratches is the 3M Rubbing compound and a good buffing (but restricted only to the damaged area and surrounding). This will hide most small scratches. But if it is cut to the white primer level, may be a good idea to get a small touch up done at the service station with the original paint finish - most Skoda workshops will do this very small scratch fill for free when you go for service / checkup.

Regards,
Behemoth

As suggested please try the 3M compound first, if it still visible then you will need to get this done via professional, the touch up done by any shop still need lot of work, they need to do the touch up by fixing the clearcoat directly in few drop of paint, this will allow them to rub the surface and make it smooth, if they just do a brush touch up and don't apply the clear coat after rubbing that surface you will have the touchup are visible like what you have right now! I generally do all this my self, you need to have the paint(it need to be prepared based on the formula) thinner, hardener and clear coat, 3M compound, rubbing compound and also sand papers, but better to get done from professional, just let them know that they need to use the clear coat and then rub the excess level the surface, once the clear coat is rubbed use the 3M compound to get the shine back!
Most importantly see if you can leave with the scratch, most of the the time touch up are not good enough and they look worst that the scratch!

-Pramod
PS: I got my collinite 845 wax, just waiting for the right opportunity to get that applied, have heard its the most durable wax available and generally stay good for 4-5 month after application

Hi Pramod,
What is the status of rear door sound in case of your yeti ? Did the squeaking noise return ever after?

My friend in Noida is bugged by squeaking sound coming from rear door of his 6 months old Yeti. As I understand, someone in team-bhp used 3M window channel treatment spray to permanently remove this noise from rubber seals of Yeti

I was wondering if you have a second opinion to substantiate this solution.

-Pankaj

Hi Neo,

I was the one who used the 3M window channel treatment in my Yeti. However this lasts only 2-3 months and the squeak returned. Then I used Teflon lube, which I got from a local Firefox bicycle store and applied liberally in the door rubber seal. It is a dry lubricant and forms a solid lubricating layer. Its been 6 months now and the squeaks have not returned.

Regards,
Behemoth

That's a good solution need to find from where I can get that, till date I relied on the break oil but it just last few weeks!

-Pramod

I will see how Teflon lube helps; Thanks.

Pramod, brake oil is highly corrosive for painted surfaces around. Good that brake oil is the temporary solution :)

Hi Pramod,

Firefox also have a store in Nagpur, where you should be able to get the Teflon Dry lube from. This will help you cure the squeaks from the doors permanently.
You can get the address of the store from the link:
Firefox Bike Stations India

Regards,
Behemoth