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🤔 What is European Josi Modified 5238 version ? 🤔

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⚠️ That bolt is LEFT-hand threaded ! ⚠️ You can't break anything internally. You must hold/lock the pump gear when attempting to loosen the screw by turning it clockwise. .

Make sure you always use motor oil that is fully synthetic ! 502.00 → is for PETROL engines, with a maximum service interval of 15000 Km between filter and oil changes ! 504.00 → is for PETROL engines, with a maximum service interval of 30000 Km between filter and oil changes ! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 505.00 → is for DIESEL engines ! ( does not apply to your car ) .

Inside the fuel tank before the fuel pump you have a 'mesh screen' filter which has 30 micron filtration rate. Outside the fuel tank after the fuel pump you have combined inline fuel filter and fuel pressure regulator which has 10 Micron filtration rate. ( It is this Outside fuel filter that is regularly changed in accordance to the VAG-service plan. ) VAG-part # 1K0 201 051 K

Yes, the spark plugs have been changed as well as the brake fluid and fuel filter and cabin filter. All according to the regular service plan at fixed mileage.

Apparently the service book seems to contain much more here in Sweden that must be carried out for warranties etc. to apply compared to the UK. Wagon / Estate / Combi / Kombi → Different names in different parts of the world meaning the same thing. Engine code is: CJZD

I have owned lots of different VAG cars since the 70's and one thing that has definitely gotten worse in quality on the cars that are produced today is the paint and the rust protection. It is really, really bad! Both the paint and rust protection of the sheet metal were at their best in the mid-80s and early 90s, since then it has only gotten worse. On the other hand, the electrical systems have been getting better all the time. There are several different VAG cars that suffer from the same disease that water leaks through the door panels onto the floor of the cars, which leads to a lot of trouble getting it dry and sealing the door panels. This is because the doors have exactly the same construction regardless of whether it is a VW Lupo or an Audi A8

What engine do you have ? Thank you for sharing your experiences with Fabia-3.

Good to know.

I always change the Oil and Filter with a maximum interval of 15000 Km / 9300 Miles on all cars in the family. Where I live it can get extremely cold and I therefore always use 100% fully synthetic oil with 0w-40 viscosity. I always use MAHLE or PURFLUX filters.

I will never buy an Asian car. ( it's a matter of principle ) Yes, I will change all the fluids in the car if it is purchased. Car has a 6-speed manual gearbox. Nice to know your experiences with Fabia-3, thanks.

All service has been done according to the VAG-workshops' service plan at the local SKODA-workshop. The car has only had one owner since new and has never been in a crash. The car runs well and sounds mechanically fine. I would like to get more information about typical faults on this particular generation of Skoda Fabia Both bodywork and mechanical. ( Fabia-3 , 2015-2020 , Platform: PQ26 , Type: NJ )

Background... One of my daughters owns a (2007) Skoda Fabia-1 Wagon since many years and it has worked without the slightest problem. Mechanically the car works perfectly and she is extremely happy and satisfied with it. Now it is time to replace it because the rust disease has hit too hard. I thought then that a Fabia-3 Wagon should be bought instead. We have 10 different VAG-cars in the family right now, but I have no experience with the Fabia-3 generation nor with the 1.2 TSI engine.

🤔 I would need some buying advice ! Skoda Fabia-III Wagon 1.2 TSI ( 110 Hp. ) with 6-speed manual transmission. Model year: 2016 VIN # TMBJN6NJ8GZ184197 Mileage: 131 000 Km. / 81400 Miles. What would be good to know about the 1.2 TSI engine ? 🤔 Anything special to check before buying a Fabia-III ? 🤔