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If oil seperator gets blocked or PCV( Think its a diaphram one) is bad it can lead to excessive pressure and force oil out. Normally at weakest point/seal. I agree with warrior Overheating and smoke is not good. I assume it was oil temp warning. If seperator and pcv are ok it could be blocked oil return passage ways so oil isnt managing to get back to sump. I think with engine running there should be a slight vaccum at oil filler cap. If it feels like pressure then I would get the seperator/pcv checked. Might be worth a compression test as well. Alasdair

I don't understand your comment in your first post - 'oil pooling under rocker cover' do you mean the oil was not draining back to the engine sump from the top of the engine ?

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Hi there, I’m the proud owner of a 2007 mk2 pre-facelift Skoda fabia 1.2htp

I topped it up just over 2 weeks earlier 'chk oil level' light came on again. Must have been around 200 - 300 in that time before I put the extra 2 litres in begire I had to get rescued

I really don't like the sound of 'overheating warning and smoke from under hood' ! How many miles since last top up had it done to use more than 2 litres ?

The 1.4 16 84 ps

My heater is just blowing out cold air. If I turn it to max once engine is on it will blow lukewarm for a few minutes then go cold again, any other setting just stays cold...any help would be appreciated?

@pab567 hi mate I'm looking to update my system would you be able to point me in the right direction for this am I right in that I have to keep the new update on the 02**t or can I jump directly to the latest 0480t ? Thanks in advance for any help

That's a really useful review, especially considering the different conditions you've put those tyres through.

That's an interesting experience. I agree that 4WD makes a big difference, especially in snow, but tyres still play a huge role in overall safety and handling.

This one? https://www.instagram.com/superb_vrs3?mdxt=dWZic3NjbmVpYTJr

I'm just about to order a F&R dashcam package. It comes with a 6m cable for the rear camera as standard but also offers longer cables of 8m or 10m (mid-size SUV or large SUV). What length cable have others used for the rear camera? I'm also wondering if I need to allow extra cable to route away from the DAB antenna? 🤔

the lin-bus is shared for the MFSW too so if the linbus is interupted the button will not be working, and if the MFSW isn't communicating also the cruise control will stop working as a safety function

I had my eye on a lovely set of mclarens but 2 sold ha ha I will keep my eye out for something I had Porsche wheels on my fabia So always like to try different things

Hi, I own a 2014 Skoda Superb II Facelift (CFGB engine) with 230,000 km on the odometer. I’m having an issue with the DPF. When driving in the city, the DPF regenerates every 70–100 km. During highway/extra-urban driving, I’ve managed to reach 270 km between regenerations. Regenerations in the city are very frequent; the threshold is reached almost immediately. I use a Vgate iCar Pro2S with the VAGDPF app, which shows an "OIL ASH RESIDUE" value of 107 grams—or 153%. As far as I understand, this is not a good figure. I’ve done some research online and learned that the Volkswagen Group installed hidden software on all EA189 engines (known as "Dieselgate"), which reportedly impairs the functionality of the DPF and EGR systems. The VAGDPF app indicates that my car has this software (SW: 03L906018RQ / 9980); this specific version (9980) includes the "Dieselgate" software. One potential solution would be to "roll back" the software to an earlier version (7xxx or 8xxx)—from before the VW scandal—which should extend the interval between regenerations to 200–400 km. My plan is as follows: perform a software rollback, carry out a chemical cleaning of the DPF, and replace the pressure sensor. Is there a good chance this will resolve the issue? For those who have encountered this problem, how did you fix it? I’d appreciate hearing as many opinions as possible. Thank you!!

@Ronnie68 what is it, a 1.4 16 84 ps or a vRS Twincharger

How serious are those 2 issues you mentioned?

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Might be bad pcv or perhaps clogged oil seperator. What engine have you. Alasdair

Horn? Edit - whoops should have read further

I tried, but so far no answer. That error with missing iPod and then not being able to initialize CarPlay is weird. I can’t narrow it down to a hardware of software issue. If you have some information maybe as to how I can reset/reinstall the MIB unit to narrow down my problem.

The Motec's I saw were used on the Superb 2.5 on instagram (green/gold estate with the 2.5 RS3 5 cylinder). Looked lush. I have a feeling they may need a spigot ring to get the right the centre bore. That was the beaty of the McLaren's I have - correct CB, correct PCD, slightly lower offset to give a tad more poke. Half the weight. Look up App Tech.

I read somewhere on the forums how to eradicate chain noise on cold start up. I first noticed the whirring chain noise on cold start up in Austria 2019. Recently I have heard this more regularly especially near oil change time. I tried the recommendation of turning on the ignition key and wait until the fuel pump stops whining. Wait a further 5 seconds and then start the engine. It promptly starts with no chain whirring noise. So far every time.

Skoda retail prices are incredibly effective at financially justifying aftermarket parts.