Yeti vs. CX5

[Transporter]

Some Polo GTI owners woud be jealous

I would be interested to see the used oil analysis done on that oil, most likely will be loaded up with all the byproducts of the diesel combustion.

[bluey]

I would be interested to see the used oil analysis done on that oil, most likely will be loaded up with all the byproducts of the diesel combustion.

Yes. Surely that's the only way the oil level could rise, but how could that much diesel get into the sump without there being a serious fault??? They claim it is "normal" for a DPF vehicle. But how can a DPF result in diesel in the sump???

[Transporter]

Yes. Surely that's the only way the oil level could rise, but how could that much diesel get into the sump without there being a serious fault??? They claim it is "normal" for a DPF vehicle. But how can a DPF result in diesel in the sump???

When the ECU actvelly regenerates the DPF, it injects more fuel, so the fuel is still burning when going through the exhaust and in the DPF.
That unburned diesel washes off into the sump.

You remove the DPF and engine will use less fuel.

edit: It's not the only way the oil level could rise, the coolant can enter the sump as well.

[Rooboy]

I picked up my Yeti this week after trying most others around. The Yeti was always near the top of my list due to reviews I read about it. Similarly the CX-5 but looking at the base price for the diesel I thought it was going to be exxy. Ok it has sat nav and reversing camera as standard but the black on black dash is claustrophobic and there is really nothing in the interior that sets it apart from the rest. I'm a bit over the busy creases and big smiles on the exteriors too and I don't need sat nav coz I get it on my phone with free updates. The car drives nice enough but again it wasn't better than the Yeti. I was quoted $44k driveaway as a starting point for the CX-5 and got the feeling they weren't going to be very forthcoming on a deal due to the popularity of it. This was pretty much confirmed to me last night when I met a friend that bought a 2wd petrol for $38k. In the end, I'm very happy with the Yeti purchase as it was the better all round deal for driving, equipment and price.

[NotYet]

One thing that sold me on the Yeti was that it was nearly a foot (300mm) shorter than most others in its class (e.g. CX5 4540mm v Yeti 4220mm) and has a correspondingly much tighter turning circle. Makes a big difference in the city. With the square back and clever interior, you don't lose much on space either.