I know it's a VAG stock item that they fit to almost all, if not all, their cars

but why do they fit it in the Yeti so you cannot see the high and low marks?

Now I know that the level is normally about where the centre joint on the reservoir is but does everyone?

I know it's a VAG stock item that they fit to almost all, if not all, their cars

but why do they fit it in the Yeti so you cannot see the high and low marks?

Now I know that the level is normally about where the centre joint on the reservoir is but does everyone?

I know it's a VAG stock item that they fit to almost all, if not all, their cars

but why do they fit it in the Yeti so you cannot see the high and low marks?

Now I know that the level is normally about where the centre joint on the reservoir is but does everyone?

You are right.One has to learn where the full mark is.It is there,but hidden by some hosing.It is however,there.You were right about its location.It is about an eighth of an inch UNDER the centre joint on the reservoir.

Do what I did & draw yourself max & min lines using a felt tip pen where you can see them!

Do what I did & draw yourself max & min lines using a felt tip pen where you can see them!

Yes. Exactly what I have done, but you would expect that the marks would be visible in the first place. Shoddy design if you ask me.

The 1.6TDI Octavia is the same, one cannot hardly see the fluid let alone the level mark as the resovoir is quite well hidden behind? well some other gubbins, definately not a "user friendly" design.

imnsho

What about brake fluid reservoirs? I think it's another little trick to get people to go to the garage.

It surprises me that people do not seem to realize that car design is an excersize in compromize. If you add up all the little niggles people have about the Yeti and satisfy them all, the Yeti would be the size of a Hummer. In reality, the Yeti design is a lot more efficient than most, and certainly more efficient than the sister vehicles on the same platform. Compared with the Tiguan, it is smaller outside, but larger inside and performs better in every aspect, except for some people maybe in prestige and "design". Those people bought many more Tiguans - and probably still complain about the coolant reservoir.

Think in terms of how many millimeters cabin space you would sacrifice for a coolant reservoir that was easier to read? None, I bet.

Edited 13 January, 201214 yr by Agerbundsen

It surprises me that people do not seem to realize that car design is an excersize in compromize. If you add up all the little niggles people have about the Yeti and satisfy them all, the Yeti would be the size of a Hummer. In reality, the Yeti design is a lot more efficient than most, and certainly more efficient than the sister vehicles on the same platform. Compared with the Tiguan, it is smaller outside, but larger inside and performs better in every aspect, except for some people maybe in prestige and "design". Those people bought many more Tiguans - and probably still complain about the coolant reservoir.

Think in terms of how many millimeters cabin space you would sacrifice for a coolant reservoir that was easier to read? None, I bet.

Absolutely correct analysis Agerbundsen

There is a trend to make things less for the enthusiast and more for people who rely on professional servicing-the Yeti is better than many where the bonnet opens to reveal a completely shrouded engine compartment.

Both brake and coolant reservoirs are visible so an alert owner can assess change if not easily see level marks-and change is what may indicate an underlying fault.

It surprises me that people do not seem to realize that car design is an excersize in compromize. If you add up all the little niggles people have about the Yeti and satisfy them all, the Yeti would be the size of a Hummer. In reality, the Yeti design is a lot more efficient than most, and certainly more efficient than the sister vehicles on the same platform. Compared with the Tiguan, it is smaller outside, but larger inside and performs better in every aspect, except for some people maybe in prestige and "design". Those people bought many more Tiguans - and probably still complain about the coolant reservoir.

Think in terms of how many millimeters cabin space you would sacrifice for a coolant reservoir that was easier to read? None, I bet.

You have missed my point.

I am not saying they should position the reservoir differently.

What I AM saying is that the level marks should be where you can see them easily.

That does not involve taking up more space but just takes up a little common sense to position the lines so they are visible.

After all, you should be checking levels on a weekly basis.

You have missed my point.

I am not saying they should position the reservoir differently.

What I AM saying is that the level marks should be where you can see them easily.

That does not involve taking up more space but just takes up a little common sense to position the lines so they are visible.

After all, you should be checking levels on a weekly basis.

You can see the marks, as they are on the side of the reservoir. Not too easy to see, but if located on any other part of the reservoir, they would be obscured by something else or on the back(!). The moulded-in lines in the semitransparent plastic do not stand out too well, but if they had to be marked in a different colour, it would have required another manufacturing operation with some cost.

Once you have located the marks the first time, just looking at the reservoir, you can imediately see if the level is OK or not each time you check.

rejoice in the fact that all the bulbs are reachable - except the two front turnsignals. On petrol engines, the spark plugs are accessible. Just those two things makes the Yeti stand out as a shining example in today's automotive design.

............but they could have put the inside mirror up higher.

No problem seeing level on 1.8 TSI....

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............but they could have put the inside mirror up higher.

yup, I agree

...but they could have put the inside mirror up higher.

I don't have a problem with it, but then I'm a short Welshman!

Again, another compromise.

I normally fill to the waistline anyhow, that will be just fine.

I normally fill to the waistline anyhow, that will be just fine.

So do I, but my waistline is getting tighter!

So do I, but my waistline is getting tighter!

As long as it is not dropping, you'll be OK

Oops, double post.

Edited 16 January, 201214 yr by Agerbundsen