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Forgot to say that mine is a Mk2. Sometimes the revs rise to about 1.2k rpm at start up in which case I wait for them to drop to normal before moving off which takes about 60 seconds. If I don't and drive off it is very erratic and hiccups
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Mine also does this if you move off straight after start up. I wait 1 minute before driving off so the revs settle and engine isn't stone cold.
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South coast service recommendation
small replied to tuop's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
I'd recommend JKM as well. -
New Tyres Fitted......What a transformation!
small replied to Budgie's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
I changed from the factory fit Contis to Goodyear Efficiency Grip Performance and have also noticed a big reduction in road noise and increase in ride comfort. The rolling resistance is noticeably lower also as when approaching junctions I lift of the gas at the same point as usual but arrive at the junction going faster than expected and have brake harder . -
Go for the petrol one in my opinion.
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Is this the two at Meadens?
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Also checks the wheel nuts are done up tight enough and the tyre pressures. Did you get the tracking done as well?
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It will take a few miles for the grease and other stuff coating the tread to wear off and for all tyres to make perfect contact with the road, go steady in the rain if you have just has them fitted.
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Make sure that it idles smoothly, I had a low idle problem but a software update sorted it out. No other specific points that I can think of apart from all the usual checks.
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Advice about my new Octavia 1.4 TSi Elegance (2011)
small replied to heidithecat's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
No such problems for me but you do need to depress the clutch before it starts. -
2.0 petrol re-map help - Hampshire....
small replied to stroker1's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
+1 for JKM. -
Yes, most unfortunate...
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1.4TSI servicing questions
small replied to ronniebarker's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
My 1.4Tsi Mk5 Golf did the water vapour trail as well, so seems common across the VAG group. Realy worries cars behind, some back off thinking my car is about to blow up lol. -
1.4 TSI Cold Starting Problem
small replied to malcburt's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
Hi malcburt, any luck in getting the problem fixed? -
1.4TSI servicing questions
small replied to ronniebarker's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
On the warming up question, yes mine takes ages for the thermostat to reach normal temperature. I see a lot of what I would call water vapour from the exhaust when I put my foot down, no nasty smoke.