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This from VW regarding their CHYA/B Citigo engines. The belt service schedule is to inspect at 240k km (160k miles) and replace if necessary, there is no time limit.

The engine manufacturer of the CHYA & B engines, VW, recommend inspecting the cambelt at 240k km (160k mile) intervals, and to replace if necessary. There is no time limit. All covered in the service manual (below). My 2016 cambelt is on 95k miles and running as smooth as silk.

Located in the spare wheel well. Example below.

You could bleed the clutch slave cylinder to ensure the release bearing is getting full travel. Does gear selection get any easier once it's warm? Is it easier to select 1st and reverse if the wheels are moving (very) slowly? It's unlikely to be pressure plate related, try the easy 'solutions' first.

>I didn't know you could get filters with a hexagon on the end. Bosch oil filter Part # P3318 fits the CHYA/B engines. The hex is to aid removal, not fitting.

Hi Mavver:- Have you carried out the following diagnostic test, and if so, what were the results? To test for 'neutral gear rollover', park on a hill and select neutral. With the clutch engaged (pedal not depressed) and the engine running, allow the vehicle to roll downhill. If the noise subsides at about 10-15 mph, you have 'rollover'.

To test for 'neutral gear rollover', park on a hill and select neutral. With the clutch engaged (pedal not depressed) and the engine running, allow the vehicle to roll downhill. If the noise subsides at about 10-15 mph, you have 'rollover'. This from Volkswagen:- This is a documented issue acknowledged by VW and is the result of the car NOT having a dual Mass Flywheel, the device that has been causing some serious trouble on older cars. It is covered under the VW technical product information notice below that basically tells you there is nothing to worry about and nothing that can be done to stop it. Rattling noise from engine bay at idle vehicles fitted with 02S 5 speed manual gearbox (UK TPI) Release date: 05-Dec-2012 Technical product information Transaction No.: 2032109/1 Customer statement / workshop findings Rattling noise from the engine bay area with the engine running at idle. Technical background Neutral gear rollover noise describes the condition whereby a rattling noise from the constant mesh gearing in the transmission is heard while the engine idles with the clutch engaged (pedal released). It is caused by engine torsional vibration and is particularly prevalent on vehicles with a single mass flywheel and low idle speed requirements. The intensity of neutral gear rollover noise will increase with transmission temperature and / or an increase of torque loading, for example air conditioning or heated rear window activation. The rollover noise is inherent to transmission design and will disappear when a gear is selected and the vehicle is driven. The noise is not detrimental to the transmission or engine components and does not constitute a manufacturing defect. Production change None. Measure When evaluating transmission complaints please draw on the statements above when assessing the complaint, remembering to account for engine refinement, gear selection “feel”, and clutch operation. Warranty accounting instructions Normal warranty guidelines apply. Parts information No parts information. Customer information Neutral gear rollover noise will not negatively affect the longevity or performance of the vehicle. It is concept related and does not constitute a manufacturing defect.

I replaced the brake fluid a while back. Approx. 50k miles on a Feb 16 (manufactured) Citigo Colours. Skoda recommend bleeding in the following order:- O/S/R, N/S/R, O/S/F and finally N/S/F. They also suggest pressurising the system at 2 bar (~30psi) minimum to counter the ABS pump. Engine and ignition off. All worked fine for me. I would suggest checking the water content of the new fluid, and at regular intervals to determine whether the fluid does indeed need changing at the figures quoted. I should have checked the old fluid as it was removed but didn't have a gauge. Good luck. Forgot to add that the brake fluid service schedule is to replace a 36 months and every 24 months thereafter - irrespective of mileage. Fluid specification is:- VW 501.14

You could try 'tyre sticks'. Relatively inexpensive at under £10 and possible to carry out repair without removing the wheel. I've used them to good effect in an emergency. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCwWPlaghfs

It may be that a previous owner has fitted a heavier grade transmission fluid to mask 'gear rollover' and this higher viscosity is making gear selection more difficult. The recommended oil is SAE G052 527 at 1.1 litre capacity. Filler plug shown below.

Try bleeding the clutch at the slave cylinder prior to clutch replacement.

>"Do I need to check the tension on it?" Not in the normal course of operation i.e. the service life of the belt. I'm surprised the belt has been changed on an 2015 vehicle as VW (the engine manufacturer) doesn't have a time limit for the PTFE reinforced belt; and the service schedule states to check the belt after 160k miles (240k km) and to replace if necessary. The cam gears are trioval in design and the belt tension is carried out harmonically at Top Dead Centre.

I'm an Isle of Man resident and therefore not part of the UK - it's a Crown Dependency. There are no plans to introduce E10 compliant fuels in the island. We're told the E10 additive is blended with the base fuel at the refinery and that this additional process won't be completed prior to shipment across the Irish Sea. This info may allay concerns with fellow residents. Thanks.

I think the light sensor for the instrument lights is in the face of the rev counter, below the spindle. Either that or the same place on the fuel gauge. It's about 10mm in diameter and difficult to see as it's the same colour as the clock face. It can be tested in poor light conditions (i.e. instrument lights off) by shining the pencil beam of a small torch on the sensor and see if the instrument lights illuminate. Needless to say the test should be carried out with the headlights off. If you wish to have the instrument lights on at all times, you will need to bypass the light sensor (probably best done at the ECU). I understand it's configured this way to discourage drivers from driving without headlamps in poor light conditions.

Very basic On-Board Diagnostic (OBD2) code readers can be had for sub-£20. They will give the basic codes that are logged in the ECU memory and will also cancel the codes once you've read them; i.e. will switch off the dashboard MIL lamp. They are easy to use and are powered by the cars electrical system, so no need to worry about batteries etc. You can keep it in the glove box. Once you've got the code/s, just Google to determine what they relate to. On the Citigo, the OBD plug is located above the drivers feet under the dash. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154509962715?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338792760&toolid=10001&customid=EAIaIQobChMI1PDWl5qO8gIVCAsGAB1QNwAtEAQYASABEgKOgPD_BwE&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1PDWl5qO8gIVCAsGAB1QNwAtEAQYASABEgKOgPD_BwE