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I think the VW one that fits the Octavia3 is purely for aesthetics, from what I've seen, the one on the MkIV is more for sound-deadening.

@Hamlet5 I didn't note that you had a VRS with IRS - I saw the beam axle image in 2nd post and thought you were referring to that type.

At the risk of showing my age, I seem to recall once reading that if a new RR engine didn't use a specific amount of engine oil (IIRC, 1 pint in 1000 miles) the garage recalled it to rectify the problem.

@fuzzybunny Have you tried putting into gear with engine stopped, then starting it? Make sure car is not likely to hit anything if it does lurch forward if it starts then stalls.

There are comments on Honest John for Dipethane (presume same stuff) dating back to 2013 - most seem to consider it 'oil of snake variety' Main use would seem to be eliminating water in fuel - if that was an issue, Iso Alcohol would be cheaper.

@Hamlet5 are you sure that's a good idea? That could significantly change the twist-rate of the beam axle.

Although it is specifically not recommended nowadays, I do use a very light smear of copper-ease grease on both the wheel bolts and the hub to wheel mating surface - and use a torque wrench to tighten correctly. I have never had problems with either.

And there was me thinking my 7 yr. old Moll EFB was doing OK - but, then, it is a Moll 🤔(presumably not one of the duff ones)

Hello Mike, welcome to the forum. Apologies in advance for asking the obvious question - has a full brake system bleed been tried? From my understanding, bleeding modern brakes is not necessarily a simple job when attempting to clear the ABS module.

Don't forget to allow for inrush current of the solenoid valve - likely to be much higher than holding current.

Fair to say that the old battery has done pretty well. For the record, do you tend to use the stop-start function most of the time?

As OPs car does not have stop-start - and therefore is not a 'micro-hybrid' would it also not have the energy recuperation system? - In which case, EFB battery should be OK (but pricier) to fit.

Does your car have stop-start (is the battery EFB/AGM) type?

Thanks, that's really good to know, I have had this issue with my clutch pedal very occasionally, which then clears for long periods.

It is likely that a silicate dispenser of some description was fitted originally. Have you owned this vehicle from new?

I believe the issue with some LEDs can be electrical 'noise' There is often a date stamp (YYMM) on one of the battery posts. Correction - the date format might be MMYY.

Was it just the trunk lights you replaced - or did you also replace the interior, cabin ones ? (map lights, etc.) Can you just pull the fuse for the CarPlay unit?

There is information from many sources saying that tyres can lose up to 3PSI per month by osmosis. In the worst case, pressure loss from that alone could be more than 0.5 bar in 3 months.

I'd be inclined to check the CarPlay unit first. If it does turn out to be the LED trunk lights, don't give up - there are compatible LEDs available, I have changed them on the Octavia and the Fabia - I agree, the OEM lights are pretty useless.

Hello @thisischeese, did this problem start around the same time you fitted the LEDs and the CarPlay?

Hello Steve, that's the first reference I've seen for the 6-speed TSI slave cylinder being external - are you able to verify?

Actually since 2022 for OP. For a number of reasons, all tyres will lose some pressure over time - even a tyre with perfect seals at rim beads and valve - due to slight porosity of the tyre itself. The TPMS is just there as an assist for regular checks and false alarms are rare, even on my indirect system.

In almost 60 years of driving, I have had only a single case where the run-out of a disc was excessive - this did not produce unacceptable 'pulsing' of the brakes - but did adversely affect brake pedal travel (as the disc run-out pushed the pistons too far back into the callipers) I cannot count how many times I have been advised that discs require replacement, only for a follow up check by me to prove otherwise. I usually try to avoid very light use of brakes, preferring to leave my brake point a little long - then firm (but not hard) braking.

Hello Gopal, I suspect your engine is burning oil, which unfortunately, is a common problem with the EA888 engine. Do a search on the forum for the issue.

If you replaced your existing battery with one with larger capacity - and did not adapt that new capacity into the BCM, I think you will make the present low SOC even worse, as the system will still be charging on the assumption that the smaller battery is fitted.