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I heavy traffic at summer actually works all the time. For me last only one day, i could stand it and the next day at morning i was in the repair-shop with the demand ''change it now''. Some say ''this will save your gasket@ but i don't agree.

In the beginning i saw those 2 projects but i hesitate to buy any of them. It's great for the Czechs or the Polish to do that, it's the same in USA especially at South were people restore-modify and drive daily cars from '70's 60's even 50's. I highly respect those guys and it's an inspiration. Amazing, i didn't knew that.

When I bought my Trusty i thought the front wiper had the same timer as the rear. Then i saw that the back has only one (manualy) function. On the highway i do not mind but in city traffic it is very annoying while raining to push every time the lever to clean the rear window.

You have installed an extra relay on that position? and does what?

I wish they could do something for the rear wiper,the manual function makes me nervous sometimes.

Very interesting but i hesitate for 3 reasons: 1) The translation of the manual (my electrician is from Moldavia) and some terms can not translated as they must from google 2) The warranty of the product,check my topic for the TC-6 and you will understand 3) In case that something will go wrong after few years no one here will fix it,everybody will say ''i don't know that, go to the guy which sold this to you" and relative comments. 1. It's like a DRL? personally i don't like it 2. I have replaced the factory bulb and added 2 strong led small panels so i can see clearly even if there is a small gravel on the carpet. Sometimes i get in-exit the car at night with the cabin light on Off in purpose. 3. Analogue gauge is more visible 4. I have already a digital voltmeter on the console plus one in my TC-6 5. I have already a digital temperature gauge on the console plus via my TC-6 i see the temperature inside the filter case 6. I have already a digital clock on the console but i look often my wrist watch especially at night when the car is off 7. That's very interesting because many times due to the adjustments from the right lever i can not find the proper synchronization of the wiper,sometimes is faster sometimes is slower (always depending from the rain rhythm).

We the Felicians have the same problems?

Probably , some guys to the gear oil change change by themselves in a not proper leveled place. Happens often in coolant expansion reservoir too.

Does this "tovarich" says good this for our engine or not? Did he said "za zdarovye" in the end?

During the USSR, communism was more interested in weapons systems and related matters (missiles, armor, space weapons, chemical warfare, secret services, underground factories, etc) than cars or motorcycles for civilians. The Czech Republic was trapped before the Second World War, it was not only the budget but also the freedom of sale-participation in international exhibitions, competitions-export parts etc.

I didn't knew that, they told me many times that only a ''second hand'' can be found, thank you !

Yes but this way after parking the car some days will drain your battery and especially at winter in a cold start "you are done".

Bob is the Oil Guy since 2003 https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/

Update For those who haven't bought a mirror like this here are some first impressions of mine: The mirror looks a little bit ''bluish" but you can adjust the brightness. With sunglasses things get a little bit worst so in very bright days and when i am wearing polarized sunglasses i turn the mirror off. If you want to have him on ''parking mode" you need a extra hardware kit otherwise will drain you car battery (his own won't last other than few hours). Mine does not has a memory when turned Off which means every time gets On shows the view from both cameras and i had to slide to see the rear view. The lines when the R is selected in my model are not adjustable, for me it's not a problem.I have a separate button for reverse view when it's time to park and i can open the camera any time i want. The main issue is the trembling when the car is on the idle for example traffic light, i have tested the double stripe gripe plus some adhesive tape on the back but the problem never solved 100% , it's just one click better.

In one case that i had a similar problem (the brake pedal was stuck in the low position on traffic lights) they told my that i had to buy a used one because there aren't any original or OEM parts for my Felicia. I didn't knew that brand, thanks for the information. Almost everything can be repaired but it's 100% positive that the ''hiss" comes from the drum? Alone you can do anything,at least 2 persons must be involved, you in the pedal and the other on the engine bay because the source of the noise maybe it's a hose leak (happened to my case). As for the clutch wire you should do some tests static and then few blocks around the repair shop before pay him and leave although he must have done this before deliver the car to you. It's a common question here in Greece to the mechanics: ''you have tested it?" and if he says ''No" then ''Go and do it now".

It's was some kind of "package" before the advent of Fabia. Front electric windows, A/C, power steering wheel, central console, protection stripes on doors, central lock and a simple car alarm system.

They are OK now.

Unfortunately, there is something that drivers do not count: it is the time that the engine is idling (for example traffic light, preheating, etc). It is not only the kilometers that we travel on the road, the engine works in other hours as well, so the 7500 km in the counter are essentially more operating hours thar rolling in the road. Some guys say'' i change the oils every 7500 km but they live in the country which many times means nice and easy kilometres, the 7500 km in a city means more load for the motor (plus worst cooling). Those idling waisted hours make the ''city guy'' to change the oils sooner.

Some guys use it.

The first time i thought was a coincidence but when i saw it for second time (different repair shop) i decide that every 3-4000 km one click tightening the oil filter is a precautionary measure for leaks. @mikefelicia : No need to be a genuine VW, a MANN for example can do the job perfectly. I buy sometimes not genuine Skoda parts but not "crucial" ones.

It's white colour and days VW genuine on the label? The Ebay isn't the safest way for buying, an example you order a MANN 712/43 oil filter white colour and you get a black but not made in germany (maybe spain or brasil etc). By personal experience it's wise to make an inspection to the tolerance of the oil filter after few months, sometimes needs one click more tightening.

Additional I had in the past an oil pressure gauge with custom made base on lathe machine together with the factory oil pressure switch my initial thought was to replace that switch and have that gauge in the dashboard for ''real time" informations but the mechanic said loud NO WAY! He insisted that i case that something went wrong at high rpm on national road that red light could save my car and my life and i could step aside but the needle of the gauge no. I heard his advice and done it additional with the factory switch.

Older drivers taught us that Felicia (even early Octavia models) have a tendency to overheating so we must be prepared because the ''boom'' one day will come so: Quality thermostat and sensor (not cheap ones) 1 even 2 scales lower radiator switch (from 85-90 to 80-85 even 75-80) Every 2 years coolant change after cleaning the whole system with little pressure Extra attention to the reservoir blue cap Keep the hoses soft and the clamps tight Extra gauge for coolant temperature or paying often attention to the factory on the dashboard. Sorry but the links don't work.

When a company does not admits that their product don't work properly and prevents the customer to send it back then we have a bad After Sales policy. So what's the warranty that SP-EL says that gives?

Since the level on the oil stick is OK and you have no oil leaks let it as is till the new switch arrives. 2 times that light gave me nightmares and i hate it because turning back the time i remembered that was finally were 3 times. The last one was when i was returning home from vacations, i knew that there was no problem with the oil level and the mechanic had already ordered a new one but the damned switch decide that for last time he wanted to give me multiple on-off ref light blinks. I was reviling him all the time till arrive back home.