Tightwod

I've read some bad comments on the Philips Xtreme vision bulbs, but personally I think people's expectations were too high! I'm happy with them for the price.

Haha, I'm never lucky! Went to change the oil in it a couple of weeks ago, found out the sump plug was turning in both directions and not coming out! This is after I put in a engine flush lol. I purchased a Sealy oil sython pump to remove the oil with the flush in it. I now have a new sump to go on it. I have the correct Castrol professional oil spec for it, but it's killing me having 12 litres of the 3w30 c2 sitting around with no home.

How do you find the new bulbs? I replaced mine a couple of weeks ago (petrol also) with Philips Xtreme vision for £18. Although still not amazing, they are better than standard bulbs and MOT legal.

Hi, I have a 2007 1.6 petrol 107k. I have 3x 4 litres of Castrol 5w30 c2 oil I bought for my previous Toyota left over. Will it do any real harm if I use it in my fabia? It's not vag spec 500.00-505.00. The fabia is 12 years old now and I'm thinking it should be ok! Any thoughts?

Hi, thanks for the replies. I'm not use to a noisy engine, but if its fairly normal and not causing too much damage I will happily put up with it. I have some Castro edge professional 5w-30 oil, wynn's engine flush, wynn's hydraulic valve lifter treatment to use on it over the weekend, so hopefully it might quiet it down a bit! The clutch is high but not slipping, although it pulls away in second gear easily at a junction with hardly any revs! I have a family friend who would do the clutch as a favour but local to me garages have quoted £325-£350. All the wiring looks to have been repaired in the loom at some point. There's power to the window switches as they still illuminate, but Windows won't move or mirrors. Also the is no door open warning light on the dash! Hoping a new loom will sort this if not silly money. The leak is coming from the vent behind the bumper, the rubber seal was broke and all brittle. Silicone sealant will be used. Over all its still a great car, that is really nippy for 105bhp. Love the steering and handling.

Hi, I'm new to Skoda ownership and I purchased a cheap 2007 1.6 16v with 107k. The faults include a high clutch, noisy tappets ( hydraulic lifters) front windows not working and a leak in the spare wheel well. The rest of the car is all good and solid. The leak is down to a deteriorated vent seal below the rear light. Front driver's door wiring looks like it has been repaired in the past, so I'm thinking it will need replacing! A clutch I can replace for just the cost of the part (£100?) As for the engine, I have no idea what costs would be involved! So my question is, is it worth spending money on this or should I just run it until the MOT runs out in July? I have a budget of £1000-£1400. I love the way it drives, even with a high clutch. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks

Hi all, new to Skoda ownership, looking forward to some future advice. Cheers