jimboholmes

Has anyone else noted how high the oil temperature becomes when towing caravan in uk ambient temparature? My mk3 Octavia 2L diesel oil temperature runs at 110 degrees C when towing 1100 kg caravan on level roads and 125 degrees C when climbing hills in 20 degree ambient temperature. Skoda Octavia UK sales literature says it is good for towing 1600 kg caravan up 12% inclines.(1 in 8 hill) Owners manual says do not exceed 110 degrees C otherwise slow down and reduce load. Tricky when towing! I have been in discussions with Skoda UK customer services for 15 months and they have come up with no answer. I had Octavia mk 2 for eight years towing same caravan without any concerns about oil temperature because mk 2 did not have oil temperature gauge. Skoda UK were unable to advise why Mk 3 has oil temperature gauge fitted.