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Ahh sorry I missed that part, I thought that he is about to grease the spark plug threads 🙂

Wouldn’t greasing the threads mess up the torque? I’ve been learned that the torque is different on lubed and dry threads.

I had issues with this little bast*rd on my previous Octavia 3 pre-FL - also started at around 75k miles(120k kms). Also vibrations under load especially when driving uphill(I was on vacation; fully loaded :D ). The P/N of the latest revision I see is 5Q0 521 307. It was previously 1K0 521 307 A

No, you shouldn't hear noises, especially during engagement.

The DSG has never been good in low rpm switching, especially 1-2 on diesels due to the high torque they have. But you should rarely notice this. You can do the adaptation described in this post on your own risk - there is no process for low or high speed driving :) But again, I suspect that the service center already did it.

@Khadar I would return back to the service center if issues occur 900 km after their intervention. They should have done the DSG Adaptation after clutchpack and mechatronic replacement.

@Binx1310 Have you checked your car for the Airbag Recall? Maybe this is the right time to visit a dealer :) https://www.skoda.co.uk/owners/recall-campaigns They've changed the airbag of my Octavia 2016 two years ago.

@nick6262 @Kosin Shame or not, I have to say I didn't know the passenger seat can be folded on S3. I'm with electric driver seat and manually-adjustable passenger's. So most likely I can do it as well.

Can you put one of the wider hoses or it doesn’t fit in the whole of the dipstick? I have similar if not the same pump and I usually try to put the widest possible hose. Also try to lift the hose slightly once the bottom is hit, and move the hose up and down a little while the pump sucks the oil. PS: I don’t have the same engine. So I hope that my suggestions aren’t completely useless 😀

You might be right about that. But don't forget that in Bulgaria(and most of the Balkan countries), if a policeman stops you, he'll always find something to fine you 🤣

@Taipan a bit off-topic but when I had written this, I thought that my suspension is soft and bouncy because my car has reached 100k miles. Then i bought a brand new Superb Scout and it's having the same soft and "bouncy" suspension from day one... So they are like that from the factory

About the EU certificate, the unit is marked DIN EN 3, which is the harmonized European standard for portable fire extinguishers. Bulgaria accepts this standard as well. Greece requires a dry-powder extinguisher, minimum 2 kg, rated A/B/C and electrical up to 1000V, which this unit meets. It also marked as brand new factory unit “Neugerät” manufactured 2026. And it came with certification sticker for validness till June 2028, even thought Greek laws require FE re-certification every year. Looks promising, but hopefully, no confirmation from Greek laws will be required 🤣

The 2 kg fire extinguisher arrived and fits just fine in the right side storage compartment in the trunk, held with the factory belt. I can close the compartment and leave my trunk space free 😄 Overall, I'm very happy with the purchase. Since that FE model Gloria 2 kg P2GM isn't available in every country, for other guys wanting similar fit, look for a model with these dimensions: Height → 322 mm (you cannot go more than that!) Width → 111 mm (there is some room for more, but just a little) Depth → 145 mm (same as above) Diameter → 110 mm (maybe 115 would be the max) )

I hope it will acceptable in all EU countries if it's verified in any EU country. Otherwise what's the point of the EU? Except the currency which doubled the prices.. 😒 Where do you verify your FEs? I plan to visit this place because it's relatively close to my work https://solti.bg/

Maybe "under the seat" will be my option B - it looks neat btw, good job! I don't have sub and I have a small belt on the right pocket, holding the current 1kg extinguisher. I've ordered this Gloria 2kg Fire Extinguisher made in Germany(not because it matters these days.. :D ) but with a bit shorter than the standard Tornado and other local brands sold in Bulgaria. I did this with the hope that it will fit and will be held in the right pocket with the built-in belt. Should arrive some time next week and I'll provide an update. Even if it doesn't fit, I like it more than the local options in Bulgaria. EDIT: Here is what I've ordered https://www.ebay.de/itm/224461083893 (I'm having some bags there as well :D )

Thanks @leolito ! I was thinking about the boot "pockets" since on the estate there is plenty of room there. Btw are you going to buy also a first aid kit meeting the "DIN 13164" standard?

Hey guys, I need to keep a 2kg fire extinguisher in my car due to legal requirements in Greece and I’m trying to figure out the best mounting spot. My main concern is securing it properly so it doesn’t rattle or move around while driving. I’d love to hear from anyone who’s dealt with this — where did you mount yours, and did you use a dedicated bracket or holder? Any tips on keeping it secure without damaging the interior would be great. Thanks in advance!

Thanks @Dave77 , so it's good to be reported and documented by the dealer then. Yours sound good, mine is more like an old door squeaking

Hey guys, sorry for reviving this old thread but I started to have same creaking sound when I launch the car or turn on the A/C. It’s 2023 Dec Superb III on 45k kms, so this is still an issue on the lately produced FL model. I will go to the dealer because the car is still under warranty, but I hope that they won’t tell me that they will remove the whole dash.. Otherwise I suspect that more noises will appear after that 😅

You may also want to know that DQ381 7-speed often has issues with pressure sensors on the mechatronic till around 2020. It's fixable of course, but... The 6-speed is more reliable but less comfortable. Proper maintenance matters as well.

I think there is only one umbrella by default, so only one missing :) The passenger side is for a snow brush(5E3096011) and I usually swap them when season come ❄️

It has always been 120 on all of my cars.. maybe except one old VW Polo.. but honestly I haven't checked the manual of this one 😐 Thanks @Binx1310 !

I do use 120 Nm for 18" wheels as well. But for 19"s I think it's really 140 https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/514557-torque-settings-for-superb-mk3-19-alloys/

Ok, this is now resolved - the hub had to be changed because the car is still under warranty and future claims for related part might not be valid otherwise. I had to pay for the hub, of course 🫠 I would think about the wheel every time I drive on the highway if the dealer used one of those tread repair kits anyway. I've talked with few colleagues what happened, and some of them said that it's not very easy to do a hub thread damage with Lidl's impact wrench which I've used. It was even set to mid-power not to max. And having in mind I had to torque all the bolts with a torque wrench after that. Anyway I've learned my lesson. I'll be more careful next time. I won't use the impact wrench for tightening the bolts, but only for loosening them. And I'll also use a positioning pin as well. Cheer guys!

Yeap, @travs explained similar technic. Seems common, but I haven’t seen it before.