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Engine code is CHFA. Re: revs. Sorry... I used the wrong term I think! (Noob driver etc) I mean that the engine is developing maximum torque at 3000 revs so as I understand it... yes it will produce more revs and go faster but going over 3000 in any gear = worse fuel consumption. Because it's a slightly old fashioned engine I'm just trying to get my head round it a little! I've been trying to do my homework and I'm sure I read somewhere on here suggesting that continually running the htp engine at too low revs was bad for it? All four tires look new and are the same! Yup... waiting for the dealer to get back to me.

Thanks for all the replies so far! Super useful... Unfortunately we're still trying to find the log book but AFAIK it's only been serviced and MOT'd at the Skoda dealer it was bought from. Services and MOT's appear to be as regular as clockwork every March. We know it did have new tires at the last service which was this year so hopefully that was the 6000 mile service as well. I've got the reports from most of the yearly services up to 2017 and it does look like the oil filter and oil has been changed yearly. Pollen filter and brake fluid were changed 2016 (but may have been more recent as well). Have phoned the dealer and asked them to try and source the history from the last 2 services but waiting for a call back. Will keep you all informed! This is quite a noob question but re: general driving. I learnt on and have only driven more modern engines before and was taught to essentially change up as fast as possible and keep revs as low as possible. I get that the revs are limited to 3000 so if on the motorway or national speed limit going above that will have a detrimental effect on fuel economy but in normal driving is it better practice to keep the revs of the HTP engine a bit higher than say my gf's Ecoboost Focus? The engine and gearing in the Fabia seem so willing it seems happy to drive and pull in pretty much any gear! I am enjoying the car so far! Seems a really great first vehicle... And I know that it has a low powered engine but it seems perky and well behaved to me and I have had no problem keeping up with traffic so far. It is definitely not an unpleasant drive. Thanks again for all the assistance...

I'm a relatively new driver and have been gifted a 2010 Fabia MkII HTP by an elderly relative. It's the first car I've actually owned in my name and I'm just looking for hints on how to take care of her! It's been regularly serviced and has just over 6000 miles on the clock so the engine has actually probably still to break in! Proper "one lady driver from new". Most of my driving is short hops, town centre but some national speed limit and occasional motorways etc. Looking for hints on where best to keep revs etc for mpg and engine health and things to watch and listen out for... Think it's pre-facelift as it has the Dance radio system. Thanks in advance!