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Sure, no worries at all! Take someone with you for help and maybe print the guide on a paper. Definitely do some pictures if possible and tell us how it went It looks like a whole day job for me, as someone who hasn't done it before.

I haven't changed the front shocks myself, but I would definetely think of it once the warranty expires The stock suspension is very bouncy(I don't have DCC). Do you have a spring press? Make sure you have all the tools before dissembling mate What are you going to put? Bilstein B6 or some regular brand/model due to leak?

Hi there, There many different torque settings on this car. Front shocks are tough job and I suggest you to download the workshop manual and follow it - it also contains the exact torque settings and the required tools. You can download it from https://erwin.skoda-auto.cz/erwin/showHome.do which costs like 8 euro for 1 hour. That's enough time to download whatever you need for the job. Good luck!

I did exactly as @RoddersUK but had driven the car till it reached working temp in order to open all the coolant circuits. I also wore gloves and long jacket to protect myself from burning, just in case. And last but not least, I think I also had the HVAC set to max heat inside the cabin during the procedure. I think I used 10L of “ready to use” G12Evo coolant and had 1L spare to top up in the next few days if needed.

These look like Aston Martin Vantage 19” wheels https://www.astonstore.co.uk/product/set-of-4-19-inch-liquid-silver-wheels-for-aston-martinb-v12-vantage/

It really depends how old the engine is and on what maintenance plan was it. Extended oil change intervals with combination of a lot city driving causing many DPF regens and oil dilution.

+1 for Yuasa. I would pick whatever has the longest warranty.

I had the same issue on my MK3 Pre-FL and if I recall correctly there was a newer seal version which costed a lot. So Just made few more bigger holes at the bottom part the seal and cleaned the factory ones. Never had such issues after that. I have to mention also that my rear doors are often opened by the kids.

No one can tell you for sure. But if it’s not burning oil and you like the car, drive it and continue to maintain it well.

Ahh sorry you’re right. There is a forum thread about DQ200 issues for UDS protocol, check this post which describes how to reset the basic settings https://forums.ross-tech.com/index.php?threads/18874/#post-166806

@Gammyleg I haven’t done adaptation on DQ200. Try to follow the instructions on Ross-Tech site http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/7-Speed_Direct_Shift_Gearbox_(DSG/0AM)

A bit of her, just before some winter adventures 😋

Hey guys, another option is to use 3-seat bench. I have a friend with M3 and his 3 kids fit inside perfectly. It looks safer for me than using the upper tether point. It looks quite neat as well

Yes, poly bushes need to be lubed annually. Those on the Superb are regular rubber ones but still need to be lubed every 1-2 years depending on the how long the grease remains there. Use the silicone grease if you have it already. I think you'll need a syringe or some else to inject it inside the rubber bushing hole. The silicon spray won't last long, I believe. I use it on the door seals to prevent freezing during the winter. The silicone is washed out for 2-3 weeks and I need to apply it again.

I hope I’m right, but we cannot be certain. Anyway, it’s a cheap solution. Try to use silicone paste or white lithium grease. Otherwise you may ruin the bushes. If I recall correctly, there are small holes on one of the sides of the bushes, where you should apply the grease. You may try with syringe. Btw creak could also be the shock absorbers..

My guess is the front lower control arm bushings. They are known to make creaking sound especially when it gets colder outside. Mine were greased(yes, not replaced..) under warranty on the Octavia and as far as I know same issue affects also Superbs

Btw the second hand alloy wheels seems to be cheaper than 17 inch steel ones 😂 Especially if you’re looking for a single rim..

@MartiniBAhh you’re right - I forgot about the rim width.. So I still see an issue with the spare kit with either 17” and 18” options. As you mentioned, the 18” space saver kit doesn’t fit on the standard 18” rim. I’m pretty sure 16” spare kit will fit on the 205/60/17 tire with standard rim.

Hello guys, I’m following this thread with interest and had read @MartiniB’s original thread as well. I’m wondering, wouldn’t the 195/55r18 tire be the best option for cars coming with 18” space saver 125/70r18? (like the 4x4 Scout that I have) If the tire of the space saver can be replaced, it will mean that not only the diameter will be optimal, but also the spare kit will fit inside. Also no foam cutting will be required and the trunk floor won’t be lifted. The space saver remains mystery for me: is it a tire with special compound? What about the high inflation pressure it is required for those tires?…

No worries at all then. Happy holidays

Ahh that could be the case for UK, yes. Thanks @Rooted!

I agree with @Bap33- wrong engine oil is used. It won’t harm much but I would change it earlier. 2.0 TDI 184/190/200ps require oil meeting VW 507.00 standard. VW doesn’t sell 5w30 OEM oil meeting this standard anymore but only 0w30. And you could still find many non-OEM 5w30 oils meeting this standard, the standard is what you should watch for when buying an oil for your car. Unless you live in really cold climate. BTW mine is 200ps TDI Evo engine and still uses VW 507.00 oil(0w30 from the factory), while the 150ps version of the engine from the same year requires oil meeting 509.00 standard, which are only 0w20 oils, I believe.

As you already mentioned, it could be the waterpump. It’s well known issue. Very unlikely to be a cracked cylinder head or gasket unless the car has been overheated. It could also be the egr cooler, some folks in Bulgarian forum had such issue. You could ask a local garage to check for leaks around the pump.

Hey guys, a friend of mine have wonderful 18” 8J OZ wheels for me but with ET38 and inner hub 66. Do you think I can use them as a winter set? ❄️ I will need hub adapters from 66 to 57.1 but what I have doubts for is the ET they have. Skoda recommends ET 43-46 for Superb 3 Scout.. 🤔

Great to hear that you got no charges. I'm pretty sure you got lucky BTW what mats did you buy? I bought the regular rubber one and it's a bit rubbish and cheap. And it's the OEM one. My Octavia III's OEM boot mat had much better rubber quality and lower board around the corners, looking much better. I guess I had to take the double-sided one https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/en_CZ/double-sided-boot-mat-superb-iii-limo/p/3V5061163