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Three bolts and Lower Suspension arm is out with mine. Details I found were:- ''VW 504 is a FS LL 5W 30 C3 oil and is better at reducing engine wear with a HT/HS viscosity of 3.5 cP than a C5 oil. VW 508, VW 509 is a FS LL 0W 20 C5 oil has a HT/HS viscosity of 2.6- 2.9 cP. They can improve fuel economy by 1%. Engines using this oil will suffer more engine wear than one using a C3 oil. 5W oil is still a flowing liquid at -30°C. 0W oil is still a flowing liquid at -35°C. ACEA C3 ''Stable, stay-in-grade oil intended for use as catalyst compatible oil in vehicles with DPF and TWC in high performance car and light van diesel and petrol engines, with a minimum HTHS viscosity of 3.5mPa.s. These oils will increase the DPF and TWC life.'' As apposed to C5 :- ACEA C5 ''ACEA C5 oils are high performance, lower SAPS lubricants. The primary goal of ACEA C5 oils is increased fuel economy in high performance petrol and diesel engines in passenger cars where advanced after-treatment systems such as Diesel Particulate Filters and Three Way Catalysts are used. HTHS viscosity must be in the range 2.6 to 2.9mPa.s (i.e. low) - typically SAE 0W-20 or 5W-20 and made with Group III base oils.'' HT/HS Viscosity Ranges for Low-SAPS Lubricants HT/HS is the abbreviation for High Temperature/High Shear. It represents the viscosity of multi-grade engine oils at 150°C. According to the ACEA European Oil Sequences 2016, for classes C1 and C2, HT/ HS viscosity values need to be higher than 2.9 mPas. C3 and C4 oils have higher HT/ HS viscosity values (3.6 mPas), C5 engine oils have the lowest HT/ HS viscosity of at least 2.6 mPas. Unsurprisingly, thicker engine oils with higher HT / HS viscosity provide the engine with better anti-wear features. On the other hand, low HT/ HS viscosity enhances fuel economy but has lower protective features.'' Thanks. AG Falco

Needs changing by/when they separate/debond. Did mine at 7+ years and 76K miles, and only advise that year. Are there many speed humps near you? No, but can be cheaper if you are paying someone else to change them. I just change both bushes myself. Do you mean low Speed not low revs? Might be drop link noise not suspension arms. Not had to do mine yet. Car now 9+ years and 93K miles. I would use the 5W-30 C3 oil over the 0W-20 C5 oil any day. The 5W-30 C3 oil has better/lower wear characteristics compared to the 0W-20 C5 oil. I can give you the details if you want. Thanks. AG Falco

Do you mean part number? ( número da peça ) If so try posting in English please. Thanks. AG Falco

I did for you. 🙂 Thanks. AG Falco

Speak to @pab567 Thanks. AG Falco

Not sure if the Fabia II could run variable servicing? What sort of annual mileage are doing then? Not all of the plans. ?? Thanks. AG Falco

You don't need any equipment to reset the service interval to fixed. A good VAG diagnostic app / tool is OBDeleven. https://obdeleven.com/ Thanks. AG Falco

Quite normal. Especially with the air flow direction pointing straight up to the screen. Or if you turn the temperature down to cold. Thanks. AG Falco

I had pre paid for the first two services also. Thanks. AG Falco

What is the difference between 5W 40 and 5W 30 when the engine is cold? Thanks. AG Falco

Similar philosophy with me. Although I have already gone to a higher viscosity oil at the first two services. See above. The dealer did ask questions but happily fitted the oil I requested. I try to buy cars new and then keep them a long time. Oil change every year or sooner if the mileage limit comes first. No oil consumption in my petrol engines . The Diesel will go down a little, although I have never needed to top it up between services. I started to use fully synthetic Mobil F1 oil back in the 80's. Had one Big main dealer at a first service tell me that the Mobil F1 oil I supplied was the wrong oil for the car. They had marked this on the invoice so I had to bring in printed evidence before they reprinted the invoice. Thanks. AG Falco

There is a 5W-40 which is a C3 low saps fully synthetic oil. I use it on three of my cars which is VW 502 VW505 graded. Thanks. AG Falco

You only notice it if you try to notice it. Same on mine. Thanks AG Falco

Don't forget if you go for All Season tyres you will need a set of four all round. I run two cars with all season tyres on them all year round. Thanks. AG Falco

That car is not made any more. It was discontinued between when I ordered and delivery. Soon no ICE cars will be sold new. I keep my cars a long time. The oldest one in my fleet at the minute, I bought new in 2009. So presently 16 years old and at 139K miles. Plan to keep my 2023 car that long as well. So for me, YES. Thanks. AG Falco

Sounds normal. I am assuming you don't have any wheel trims on the steel wheels? Thanks. AG Falco

After the warranty is over I will run this oil in my 2023 VW. It is also used in the other three cars I run. Thanks. AG Falco

I have a VW that I bought new in Oct 23. VW recommend a C5 0W-20 oil is fitted. You can also use a C3 5W-30 oil. This was confirmed by TPS. VW's parts supplier in the UK. At the first service in Oct 24 the VW dealer fitted the C3 oil for me. At the Second service in Oct 25 the VW dealer fitted the C3 oil for me. I have also changed the oil sticker under the bonnet to the oil I use. I keep my cars for a long time so the oil I chose is important to me. Details I found were:- VW 504 is a FS LL 5W 30 C3 oil and is better at reducing engine wear with a HT/HS viscosity of 3.5 cP than a C5 oil. VW 508, VW 509 is a FS LL 0W 20 C5 oil has a HT/HS viscosity of 2.6- 2.9 cP. They can improve fuel economy by 1%. Engines using this oil will suffer more engine wear than one using a C3 oil. 5W oil is still a flowing liquid at -30°C. 0W oil is still a flowing liquid at -35°C. How cold is it in Greece? ACEA C3''Stable, stay-in-grade oil intended for use as catalyst compatible oil in vehicles with DPF and TWC in high performance car and light van diesel and petrol engines, with a minimum HTHS viscosity of 3.5mPa.s. These oils will increase the DPF and TWC life.'' As apposed to C5 :- ACEA C5''ACEA C5 oils are high performance, lower SAPS lubricants. The primary goal of ACEA C5 oils is increased fuel economy in high performance petrol and diesel engines in passenger cars where advanced after-treatment systems such as Diesel Particulate Filters and Three Way Catalysts are used. HTHS viscosity must be in the range 2.6 to 2.9mPa.s (i.e. low) - typically SAE 0W-20 or 5W-20 and made with Group III base oils.'' HTH Thanks. AG Falco

Anywhere near N. Dorset? I do. Thanks. AG Falco

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I made one. Also a little grease on the two ears help with the refitment and beyond. Also some people have used a piece of engine coolant pipe of the right size. See this post, page 2 has photos of what I mae. Thanks. AG Falco

Can you check for misfires? Spark plugs, Coil packs? I just re read that post. I commented on that post as well. Are there any common times when the fault occurs? Long journey? Cold weather? Damp / wet weather? Thanks. AG Falco

I would wait until / if the fault appears and then do a full scan. Some systems will give you more detail than just a generic P2177 code. Some can give you live data as well. This also might help in your diagnosis. I use OBDII. Does the engine have a drop in performance at this time? Thanks. AG Falco

I keep full tank to full tank, MPG records going back 20 Years. They will vary over the year by over 20% Genuine or aftermarket? Any codes now? Thanks. AG Falco