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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...

I've never done this, so I'm not 100% sure, but cars made after 1996 should have the newer radiator support panel, compatible with both types of the lock. Try to remove the old lock, there may be extra holes hidden under the cover (sorry, I couldn't find better photos of a bare panel) For reference, the older panel, that's not compatible with the facelift lock, looks like this So yours should be compatible.

Sorry its Gearbox. On my sons mk1 its a braided strap. Alasdair

I would be requesting back to 5w 30 FS III then which was @nd still is the spec of oil for that engine. Personally if noise I would go 5w 40 FS which was and is still the spec if you want and as long as doing fixed regime oil and filter changes.

Heritage Skoda charge £40 for a courtesy car.

For what it’s worth… I notice that, when I said that Skoda only advised that a single 2.5bar inflation-pressure should be used for the tyres fitted to Skoda Fabia Mk4 cars, that was not correct. The ’correct’ tyre pressure for Fabia Mk4s was discussed here https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/522596-correct-tyre-pressure/ when I provided the following photo of my own Mk4 SE L car’s pressure-sticker. It will be seen that the 2.5bar front- and rear-axles pressure recommendation applies only to ‘normal’ loading (3 people + 3 suitcases) whereas 2.7bar (front axle) and 3.4bar (rear axle) are advised for ‘heavy’ loading (5 people + 5 suitcases

Hi ive got a build up of black soot in the coolant tank and getting pressure in the system when taking off the coolant tank cap in the morning when engine is cold it still releases a heavy hiss of air escaping, also when turning ignition on or off get a gurgling sound from behind dashboard. Im hoping this is a broken egr cooler and not the head gasket so to check i want to bypass the egr cooler , the dpf and egr are already mapped out . As anybody on here bypassed the coolant pipes on the egr cooler on here before ? If so what size pipe do I need ? Is it possible to do from top of the engine or do you need to get underneath it ?

Hi Cairus, I'm currently converting my 2017 Škoda Kodiaq to the 2021–2022 facelift version. I have purchased both facelift LED headlights, but the original wiring connectors are not compatible. My headlight part numbers are: Left: 566 941 035 Right: 566 941 036 New control module: 992 941 572 CA Original control module: 7P5 941 591 AD I'm looking for a complete plug-and-play adapter harness for both headlights, without cutting the original vehicle wiring. Would you be able to manufacture these adapters, or help me identify the correct connectors and wiring? Could you also advise whether additional modules or coding would be required? I'm based in the UK. Please let me know if this is something you can help with and what the cost would be, including delivery. Many thanks.

I'll keep it brief. Whatever you want, make sure they give you it. I was sold a crash-damaged Leon by a main dealer, which is why I'm now in my Octavia. The VAQ service, plugs and air filter should have been done - especially as £19,250 is pretty expensive for a 40k Mk3 Octavia. Check if you can see a date on the battery - my guess is it's the original, which is knackered. If the VAQ hasn't been done, it's 11,000 miles overdue. Make sure you get in writing that they acknowledge this, in case of any future issues. The DSG isn't "due", but I would suggest you do it. The 381 interval is 80k, but most follow every single other DSG interval and do it at 40k.

What he said. Exact same thing. Just be aware they really won't come out once in.

Wait until you find out that the design on the Octavia means the R600 is missing a screw... ahhh VW.

Did this ever get resolved? I have a similar issue on my 2017 2.0 diesel. Last time it was filled - about 6m ago, it took three journeys to register the fill (and the distance remaining to go up). After that it put the engine management light on, with a P203 error - "Reductant Level Sensor Circuit Range/Performance". I cleared this code, but it's recurring. I recently re-filled the adblue, but this time it hasn't recognised the fill at all, so I'm on a countdown. I've tried some Wynn’s Crystal Clean & Protect in it, but no difference. I did read that sometimes the car gets confused about where the level really is (it did have a new battery some months back), but needs VCDS to reset this - but I'm thinking it's probably the sensor (= new tank), which will be an expensive job. Any thoughts or experience? Does anyone near Hereford have a VCDS tool?

Nope Booked it into a skoda dealer for either a simple adjustment ( as soon as I felt resistance turning the adjuster for some basic levelling (before I took it to a garage for proper setting ) I stopped maybe it just needs to turn more) or for a warranty claim against the new headlight that’s potentially faulty

Yes, I used the Powerflex PF3-1663K. I did not cut anything, but I will do it in the front next year, it is only necassery in front. But will only be an issue if you have to remove the plasticpanelsat some point. Front before: front with pad: rear before: rear with pad: and I used this OE spray in the hole before mounting them, and as lube to get them in.

Paged but unfortunately I am not in Autrslia and I don't deal with MIB3 units

I've run Goodyear Vector 4 All-Season Gen3 205/55R16 94V XL for several years on an Octavia Combi 1.6 TDi 110 Front wheel drive.. Very pleased with them in all respects -so much better than summer tyres when it's cold and wet. Haven't had to do much driving in snow or mud but when I have they've behaved well considering the conditions. Replaced them due to age not tread wear - fitted same again.

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Hi everyone, Hoping someone can point me in the right direction. I've looked all over the posts here but Im just getting confused. I bought a used Skoda Kodiaq 2021 132TSI only to find that it doesn't have DAB, only FM....shattered!! I’m trying to get radio station logos to display on my preset buttons. My Kodiaq is equipped with the MIB3 system (Device part number: 3V0035876D). Currently when I store an FM station to a preset it just shows a generic station box or blank icon. Looking at my System Information screen: Hardware: H22 Software: 0330 Navigation database: 20.3 Radio database: [BLANK] I tried searching for updates on Phonostar using my details but there don't appear to be any regional logo packages or matches for Australian FM stations on MIB3. A few questions for anyone who has dealt with this on MIB3. Is the "Radio database:" field completely blank on all Australian MIB3 units or is my database missing due to the software version (0330)? Is there any signed database update zip file (Phonostar/VAG) that can be flashed via USB-C to populate logos for Australia? Since MIB3 has no SD card slot and Skoda removed the manual individual logo import option that older MIB2 units had is there any known workaround to assign station icons? Or are non-DAB MIB3 owners outside Europe simply stuck with generic blank placeholders for FM presets? Any advice or insights would be much appreciated!

Engine is 86bhp tsi with 75k on clock. It has the revised chain tensioner and 2013 reg. I have owned it since new and dealer serviced. The dealer has changed hands and also oils. Currently it has 0W 30W Castrol Edge. In its lifetime it has had Shell Ultra Helix 0W 30, Castrol Edge 5W 30W all Skoda filled

Love that - something different is always good.

i like to try different things as well, took the 19" vega's off and fitted a used set of seat 17" alloys, had to fit 10mm spacers and longer wheel bolts to keep the same offset. Got 4 cans of spray paint out of aldi's and sprayed them up gloss black, put 225/55x17 tyres on and it;s been the best thing i've done to my superb. i was even able to fit & balance the tyres myself, with 19" wheels/tyres there's no chance of that as you cant even break the bead. The strange thing is, there's been no difference to the handling or cornering but a big difference to the ride comfort. Why does everyone wont bigger wheels?