Warrior193

Returning to the original question, a quick online search tells me that 7.5J will take min - 205, max - 235mm; 8.5J min - 225, max 255mm - suggesting the 225/45/17 should fit both sizes of rim. I suggest running the 8.5J tyre sizes on 'Will they fit.com' to check clearances.

I agree with your opinion on the " wasting your money - long life oil" quotation - the issue with low annual mileage is that the engine often does not get up fully to temperature - resulting in higher wear and oil contamination. Clean oil essential, especially for turbos.

Happy hunting, good position to be in when looking for a replacement.

That's interesting, never heard of those before - I assume aftermarket, not OEM. Have you used these before - if so, have you noticed any dynamic wheel balance issues with them?

How about asking the dealer to acknowlege in writing that Haldex servicing had not been carried out to manufacturers specification, even though the vehicle was being sold under the Approved Used system, but all servicing now corrected and up to date. In the unlikely case of future issues with the Haldex, this may at least give a little leverage for goodwill contribution from Skoda.

Hi Octaviani, I assume that you don't intend to use the 5x100 and 5x112 wheels together, that you actually have two sets of wheels? - you are aware they are different pitch circle diameters (PCDs) - for different models of cars.

I agree with you, highly disappointing, but not particularly surprising, that dealers often appear to be unable (or unwilling?) to follow service schedules correctly. Dare I suggest that it's a case of 'wait until it's out of warranty' ?

If I recall correctly, maximum allowable speedo error, at manufacture, is 5 or 6% overread (0% error underread) Note to OP, have you checked speedo calibration over measured mile (if these still exist)? - or tried multiple runs in different directions with GPS?

Hi, standard 2014 1.4 TSI should be 140PS = around 138 BHP. Output was upped to 150PS in 2015.

Hi glen, welcome to the forum - pretty sure your posting will be fine here. I'd have thought the VRS could carry off the yellow OK.

Assuming the 2.0 uses similar air box to the 1.4 - yes paper (pillow type) filter. You can tap out loose debris, but OEM not expensive, so probably better to just replace it. Important, to remove the top of the air box, you need to remove the cunningly concealed screws from under it! which requires completely removing it from the engine first.

Hi Chris, I agree that the change interval for the air filter does seem a little optimistic - I changed mine (very low mileage) at 4 years, and it was, I thought, heavily clogged! I also changed the pollen filter, which had obviously NOT been replaced during the regular, main dealer, services!

Yes - but could it not be possible that the greyed-out area is overlaid to indicate the signal degradation? So far as I know, weather radar uses very specialised frequencies.

I rather suspect that the sand in the atmosphere was actually degrading the signal from the satellites resulting in the 'greyed out' area.

Almost forgot, the larger cutout takes the retractable load cover.

Hello, possible that your battery going down to +- 5 volts overnight has damaged it - I'd be inclined to think the Fluke (DMM ?) readings as likely to be accurate.

Hi Berisford, they are for storing the roof bars when the vario-floor is in raised position.

AGM should be charging at about 14.7 volts - a lot will depend on how accurate the instrument being used to measure voltages is.

Hi Dutch, yes, that adaptation should read fleece. AGM charging voltage is higher than 'WET' battery type.

Hi Armis, welcome to the forum. I'm sure that will be a crimped connection (not push-on) - there will almost certainly be high pressures involved. You possibly will be able to find a hose specialist who can make a new hose cheaper - but car will be off the road while that is being done.

Seriously not going to significantly affect the gearing on a 220 VRS! - I run 4.9% diameter increase for my winter tyres on my lowly 1.4 and do not feel or see any significant difference apart from reducing the error of my speedometer to approx. zero.

No - too expensive!

That would work very well with a tailgate canopy extension.

Yes, it is a 4-digit code preceeded by letters DOT, enclosed in a elongated round, moulded circle.

Good morning Boots, very unlikely to be an issue - try the website 'Will they Fit' really usefull site where you input all the numbers and you get all information you need regarding the change. You have had most of the life out of the old tyres, are you able to read the date code on the old ones?