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Does anybody know is the issue resolved in the EA288 Evo engines? I had this noise on my Octavia 2016 TDI184 (CUNA engine) but I haven't heard it so far on my Superb 2023 TDI200 (DTUA engine code). The Superb is relatively new so I'm wondering is this about to happen or Evo engines have different vacuum pump where this is issue is resolved?

@freddyuk Please share the German discount parts supplier. It may help to someone else.

Hi Richie, the standard shocks on S3 suck from the factory - I had found almost no difference between my S3 Scout when it was new and my Octavia 3 Scout on 160k kms. Only the DCC in Sport mode is not shaking that much. Some members here say that Bilstein B6 improve this behavior and also make the ride a bit stiffer. I would go the same way when my warranty expires.

Ahh of course no It says to be added directly in the Adblue tank, but I add it in the Adblue bottle before filling the tank. Here is what I'm using https://xenum.com/downloads/tds-msds-nr/en/xenum_ADMAX_TDS_EN.pdf

This is the most common issue, yes. Some of the local guys here had the same error code but it stopped occurring after the they cleaned the injector. Sorry I cannot help you more than that 😕 I personally add some snake oil which prevents the crystalization and issues with the AdBlue system in the winter. I don't know is it working, but so far I have no issues with the SCR system.

@RWW Did someone check the condition of the adblue injector?

Let me guess, VW decided not to offer the sway bar bushes separately, and that’s why they grease them while being on warranty.. 🙄😆

If you have the air con turned on, your engine may also raise the rpms in order to heat/cool the cabin faster.

Put winter tires on an old set of Audi wheels. I think they look good, only the center caps is what I don’t fancy much, because they say “Audi” but I can live with it.

+1 This is what I use from years as well. On regular ATE discs/rotors as recommended by ATE.

@leolito I also did oil change service recently, at 15k km. And like you, I was thinking about bringing my own oil next time. Maybe Ravenol VSW? @Colin170CR Did the independent shop have access to the digital service platform? I've heard that some of them do have.

Sorry for the offtopic but am I wrong that the oil price has increased with 50-70% for the last couple of years?! 40 quid per liter is way too much

Actually the oil level indication would be a great feature. You won't need to open the hood but check it on the dash. I know Audi has this feature, for one or another reason..

Superb is a big car, especially the estate. I use Soft 99 fusso wax twice an year to feel that shoulder pain less often It really lasts several months, but not 12 as they claim.

@EnterName Ahh this is what I was looking for! Waterless cleaning seems very convenient. I didn’t know there is something like that. Have you tried other Waterless products like Meguier’s of Turtle’s?

Yes, the poops also have small rocks in them.. maybe it helps birds’ digestion 🤣 I’ll try to soak the poo first as you guys suggest, but none of you use some product like tar/insects cleaner?

Hello Gents, What do you use for bird stains? Some say they are bad for the paint so it's good to be cleaned sooner than later. But how to do it, when I have 1-2 new poops on my car every week and there is no jet washer available around me all the time. I'm wondering is there a product out there which doesn't require washing after usage? Or at least easy washing with a bottle of water would be great Cheers!

@SuperbTWM @Donald I'm sure I've seen VAG cars completely burnt from this issue but I couldn't find where I read about them. However, I'm pretty sure not a single safety regulation is violated here, by the fact that something may catch fire under car's hood, several inches from the fuel filter and fuel lines. Covered with heatproof shield or not, it's risky.

Someone decided to put a plastic sensor next to the DPF which reaches 500-600C.. Yes, there is a shield but it’s a poor engineering decision. It happens from at least 10 years and there are cars completely burned because of this issue.

The melted DPF sensor after a cambelt change is very often issue. It happens because the plastic hoses get brittle from the high temp over time and during the belt service these sensor hoses get broken. Buy a new genuine sensor based on your car’s VIN. It’s very easy to fit if no other parts were damaged - just two screws if I recall correctly. The new sensor also requires software adaption and you’re done.

Pff the DSG oil got really expensive in the last couple of years… I was about to tell you buy only the VW fluid for the DSG or maybe a big exception would be Amsoil DCT fluid which I haven’t tried on your transmission but was behaving great on the 6sp wet clutch DQ250 on my Octavia 3. But the same became as twice as expensive compared to its price two years ago. Check hour local Skoda dealer for their DSG fluid prices. From my experience Skoda dealers have the best prices compared to all other VW brands. E.g. last week I bought AdBlue from Skoda for 22 euro. VW dealer sells the same 10L bottle for 30!

If you want warm air to be blown to you faster, you want coolant temps to raise quick. The oil level is important of course, but with the thin oils used these days, you won’t harm many things. If it doesn’t like it, it had to become a fridge not a car 🤣

@nicknorman Not sure are you talking about the electric heater behind the pedals but AFAIK it’s fitted only on TDIs when engine and outside temps are low.

Ahh I'm sorry to read this @Gabbo.. I would definitely write to Skoda and keep the email communication in case things get worse. Let's hope that when the factory oil gets changed the things will improve.

I don't know where are you located, but I've watched some YT videos of this guy fixing DPFs and he really knows what he's doing https://www.facebook.com/rileysautosmechanic/