magicpants

Does this look ok?

OK, so here are the results from my monitoring this morning: 08:25 - coolant = 17C, oil = 16C - Engine off 08:25-08:30 - coolant = 76C, oil = 26C - IDLE 08:30-08:35 - coolant = 86C, oil = 39C - IDLE 08:35-08:40 - coolant = 102C, oil = 67C - IDLE & REVS 08:40-08:45 - coolant = 105C, oil = 97C - IDLE & REVS 08:45-08:50 - coolant = 107C, oil = 105C - IDLE & REVS 08:50-08:53 - coolant = 105C, oil = 105C - IDLE & REVS 08:53-08:55 - coolant = 108C, oil = 101C - IDLE 08:55-09:14 coolant = 107C, oil = 107-109C - DRIVE (oil didn't exceed 109 and did dip down to 107 on slow sections) 09:14-09:20 - coolant = 108C, oil = 100C - IDLE Scan - no errors 09:20-09:23 - coolant = 105C, oil = 98C - IDLE Values taken from OBDEleven realtime. Coolant gauge on car stayed at 90C once up to temp.

That's good to know. I'll try again tomorrow morning. Thanks

Wasn't monitored at the time. I'll find out. Is 108 too high?

Took car out for half hour drive. Temperature didn't exceed 108 degrees and appears to be fine. Going to get it booked into a vag specialist in a week to investigate the error code and loss of coolant. Suspect I'll need a new pump. I'll monitor levels over the next few days. Thanks for your help everyone. Will keep you posted.

Ok, so managed to get g12evo from Skoda. The guy I spoke to was a trainee. For those interested, they charged £7.50 for 1litre. Filled up 500ml of coolant. Ran idle up to temperature - coolant settled at 108 degrees. No warning lights. Fan kicked in after 5-10 mins. Couldn't see any leaks other than condensation off air con pipes. Did a few scans and no errors. Going to take it for a spin in a mo.

Yes, I do wonder if the people on this parts/service dept just provide admin than actually knowing their products. Thanks for the heads up. I'll make sure I get g12++ or g12evo.

It's 2014, petrol. I've just spoken to my local Skoda garage and he had to Google whether g12 could be mixed. So I'm getting some g12 this afternoon. Sorry, not mechanically minded. Where abouts is the pump located? The tank cap feels ok and and can feel pressure when unscrewed.

Thanks. I agree, I think I'd rather stick to G13 and not chance it. Thanks for the links. I'm pretty sure I can sort something tomorrow. Just concerned that the coolant has gone so quickly and the error code doesn't sound good. Will top it up and go from there. Ta

Had my coolant light ping up on my vrs today. When checking my coolant level it is below minimum and when scanned got the P188900 code, which indicates coolant shut off valve (short circuit to ground/open circuit). This was cleared and didn't come back when I re-scanned, but the dash warning does. Am I ok to fill up with Halfords G40 coolant even though it suggests G13 coolant? I'm in a pickle, as I need to get sorted by Thursday as I'm taking a long journey to Wales. Am I ok to just top-up?

Just as an update to anyone that is experiencing similar issues... Took it to a VW specialist today and they have confirmed a cracked oil filter housing. I'm hoping the replacement housing will resolve the issue, will update after a few weeks.

Anyone in the Peterborough area used EcoMax Tuning? I've read a number of reviews, some of which are from vrs owners, and they seem to get positive feedback. Thinking of getting my vrs remapped to 300bhp.

It's been a few weeks, since then I've replaced the number 4 (brown) sensor with a genuine Skoda replacement. Drove 50 miles. Stopped to go to shops and the dreaded pinging came back on. Arrrggghh! I've taken a long journey down to Devon and in two weeks it's done it about 3 times. I'm going to try replacing the oil filter next. Does anyone have any further suggestions?

Looks like number 4 is brown on mine.

That's awesome. Thank you. I'll take a look tonight. I'm assuming that these sensors just plug/screw in and out, so I could go to my nearest dealer and get a replacement?

Update... Took it to the garage, they clean the contacts on the senors, said it could be a faulty sensor. They did mention that the dash doesn't display oil temp until 50, I don't know if this is standard though? So, problem still exists. Had the warning again a further two times now, all shortly after starting the car once engine temp has warmed up. Decided to go ahead and purchase obd11, which found the code PD164D00, which I cleared. All good for a bit, then came back with the same error, so at least I can pinpoint the error. Has anyone else experience this PD164D00 error code?

Interesting. Was this via a main dealer and was it a pressure test that they undertook? I've ordered obd11 pro, so will give it a scan when I receive it and post any findings here.

Update: been to work and back today, only 25 mile trip, but all good. No warning lights. I already have an ELM237 dongle, but interested to see if obd11 will provide any further insight. What does it provide extra, in terms of diagnostics, compared to ELM237?

Engine code is: CHHB (5E3) 162kw Been out to warm it up and it runs and sounds fine with no warning lights. Oil temp up to 100c and unable reproduce the issue, which will also be difficult for garage to assess and prove that they've resolved the issue. I suppose they could undertake a pressure test.

Yes, new filter also. Car was registered September 2014 and has roughly 36,000 on the clock.

Oil quoted on invoice as: 5w/30 fully synthetic low saps long life oil.

The warning came on and off after stopping at a supermarket and came on when leaving the car park. During the drive home it went off and on again, but hasn't stayed on. Good shout on the oil, I use an independent garage that I trust, but will check the invoice.

Thanks, I'll get the mechanic to take a look. If it was the filter would that not have triggered the warning earlier? I've probably done 400 miles since the service. So what's the deal with the waning light? Does it only come on at set times then?

I recently had my MK3 petrol octavia serviced (interim) which has been ok for a few weeks until yesterday when the oil pressure warning light came on a beeped a few times. I managed to drive it home (about a mile away) and checked oil levels and error codes. It all looks ok. It fires up ok (following day) and the warning light doesn't come on. However, i don't want to risk driving it. Is this likely to be the sump pickup or sensor problem?

Car has started to make a slight clunk noise around steering wheel/column area, noticed this when coming to a stop. Can sometimes make it happen when applying pressure to steering wheel (up and down). Anyone had this or know what it could be?