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I have read that Skoda stop building TDI Octavias in 2027.

& the VW 502 00 is 5w 40. which is what they do recommend after 5 years with the Euro 5 TSI,s. That is the not recommending continuing using the VW 504 00 / 507 00, 0w 30 0r 5 w 30. After all the Manufacturers warranty has expired and the Service Costs and running costs of Fleet cars no longer concerns them. Honesty being the best policy from them... Because Dealership like to keep it simple and buy in 2 oil specs 0w 30 FS III & 0w 20 FS IV and not the Non Long Life suits them but does not mean it suits the engines / owners,.

Or a wee tap with a centre punch. Nod and a wink to a blind man. Best be sure that your local fitter can get a windscreen or has one in stock.

I tried turning off radio before starting. It turned off! It is illuminated even when on standby but ignition off. So, not fully turned off if you get my drift. I think I've seen the lights go off on cranking. The crank is immediate unlike the old starter, although that was good. I've delayed cranking waiting.for ignition lights to extinguish and some more. Also, I've waited for radio to boot up, then crank. All result in radio cutting out and restarting. Blower fan, lights all off etc Taking it to motor store I bought from. It is a yuasa 760cca ybx5096 which is bigger battery than original spec. Incartec 10-602 make a voltage regulator I'm thinking of buying.

Thanks all for the input, I think I'll just have to wait until I catch up with a suitable truck and follow it until a rock flies out from between its wheels......

Hi Pab! Have you got MST2_EU_SK_ZR_P0253T firmware? Can't find anywhere..

Out of interest on my FABIA MK4 - KUMHO 215/45 R17 19V ECSTA PS 71 must admit never heard of them before & suppose at the the time its the price that SKODA require plus availability......when needed will fit an all weather tyre as replacements , around MOT time ?😏

Plug & Play doesn't work here—not even with an adapter. You don’t buy the components first and only then start thinking. Naturally, the vehicle has to be reprogrammed. Are you aware that a new bumper is required? Likely also a new BCM module and an LCM module.

Can you not read the part number off the current one?

Thanks for ur help Papez. He was being lazy and didnt even removed the lock to check on the holes. It is resolved now \m/

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Heyooo peeps So this oil sensor has started giving me 'low oil' warnings even though I know it's not an issue. It only happens once in a blue moon but it's one of those things that now I know it's a problem I want it fixed. Also car is due a service so perfect time to change it as it requires an empty sump. So if I purchase the wrong one it would need draining again to replace which is a huge faff. Finding the sensor isn't an issue but I believe this same sensor (in bottom of sump) is also the same sensor for the oil temp? So my question should anyone know is are ALL sensors BOTH level and temp? Or do I have to find one specifically that is capable of both measurements? The oil temp display on the dash is what I use 99.5% of my driving so I really want to keep it's function. 2012 1.2 tsi cbzb Skoda fabia combi elegance. Thanks 👍🏻

Hello! I have a Skoda Superb 2025 and came across this forum as I'm having trouble with an aftermarket tow bar - I'll find the correct thread and post there :)

Hi there @borderbilly - I've just joined this forum as well, but because I already have a Skoda Superb (purchased to tow a caravan) and am having a lot of issues with the tow bar. My advice is do not go for an after market tow bar as it could cause you a lot of problems later on! I've currently got a superb that isn't safe to tow a caravan with as the hazards randomly come on and seat belts tighten up. I believe the Superb is a brilliant tow car once the tow bar issues will be resolved, but just take care when you choose what tow bar to buy! I've joined this forum so that I can participate to the conversation this topic, but saw your message in the search so wanted to bring this to your attention!

VW group specify the numbers like 502 00, 504 00, not viscosity.

Hi everybody, can anyone help with MST2_EU_SK_ZR_P0253T firmware? I can't find it anywhere.. Thanks!

They did. But the recommendation never changed. Actually there were recommendations as the engines. Actually with the Euro 5 TSI,s VW recommended as engines aged you changed to servicing using 5w 40 FS and fixed service regime. the 40 better at higher temperatures more stable & better turbo charger protection. Compensating (after 5 years) for internal engine wear. The slightly higher hot viscosity oil helps maintain oil pressure and cushioning. Those were from VW not me, and not AI.

I would guess that there weren't any 0W30s on the market then which met the correct VW group specs. Things evolve.

Why was 0w 30 FS III not the recommended oil back when they produced the Euro 5 engines. There are EURO 6 and

For best cold start-up filling of tensioner and lubing of chain, 0W oils should outperform 5W.

I think this is the same car as your P2563 thread, so it's worth knowing the turbo fault is still there when you judge any of this. The figure I'd focus on is the ash. A regeneration burns soot, but it can't burn ash. Ash is what's left from oil additives, plus a little from fuel and engine wear, and it just builds up in the filter over the years. At 230,000 km some is expected. If the app is right that it's at 153% of its limit, there's less room left for soot, so the filter reaches its soot threshold sooner and regenerates more often. That fits what you're seeing in town. That's why I don't think a software rollback on its own will fix it. Older software won't take ash out of the filter. Also, 9980 is presumably the 23R6 update Skoda did on EA189 engines, and Skoda say the regulators approved it, so going back to the old software means the car is no longer on the approved calibration. I'd check where you stand on that where you live before doing it. What I'd do instead: 1. Check the differential pressure sensor reading with the engine off. With nothing flowing it should read about zero. If it shows a pressure with the engine stopped, the sensor or its pipes are suspect, and so is the soot figure the ECU is working from. Check both little hoses for splits and blockages while you're there. 2. Get the filter cleaned off the car by someone who does a proper ash clean (heat, then air and vacuum, or a flush), or replace it. A chemical clean through the sensor port mainly works on soot. Ask them for a before and after flow or back pressure figure. 3. Keep an eye on oil use and use the right oil. The Superb handbook lists VW 507 00 for the 125 kW TDI CR with DPF, 4.3 litres with filter. Oil the engine burns adds to the ash. 4. The ash number in the app is the ECU's own estimate, so make sure whoever cleans or replaces the filter resets the DPF values in the ECU afterwards. If the car is in the UK, keep the invoice. The MOT manual says a DPF that has been cut open and rewelded is a fail unless you can show there was a valid reason, such as cleaning.

It's has gone into an independent garage today for oil an filter change. He uses 5W 30W for this engine so looking good

What about just turning the radio off before starting engine?

Hi, Did you have a look by Kufatec? They may sell plug and play adapters...