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I think this is one? https://www.alpineperformancecars.co.uk/cars/skoda/octavia/2.0-tsi-vrs/1773582/

I am thinking that is where the confusion is, the magazine is for the launch in late 2017 when the 245 vrs was going to be a limited edition "Black", when the EU regs effectively condemned the 227 engine things went a bit haywire. I expect those early 245vrs Black limited edition get good money now.

AI To keep it simple, the facelift production timeline looked like this: Early 2017 to Mid-2018: The standard vRS had 227 BHP [1]. The expensive "vRS 245" special edition had 242 BHP. Late 2018 to 2020: The 227 BHP engine was completely discontinued due to emissions laws. The 242 BHP engine became the only standard engine available. Because of this timeline, a 2018 facelift on AutoTrader is highly likely to be a 227 BHP model if it was registered in the first half of the year.

Some more digging uncovers the 227 vrs was discontinued during MY2018 so all models got a 242bhp https://www.autoevolution.com/news/2018-skoda-octavia-vrs-245-uk-pricing-and-details-announced-118814.html So 227 registered in 2018 could be older models

Or you could put the registration numbers into an on-line BHP checker

https://www.evo.co.uk/skoda/octavia-vrs/19473/skoda-octavia-vrs-245-review-the-hottest-octavia-gets-hotter The increase in engine performance is accompanied by some larger brakes, the discs now 340mm at the front and 310mm at the rear. The big stoppers mean the 245 has to come with larger wheels as standard and gets 19-inch black rims with machined details. To help identify the 245 over the regular Octavia vRS, and give it a smidgen of extra aggression, the car also gets a black grill, bumper trims and mirror caps. As well as the power, the wheels, exhaust, brakes and black trim, the vRS 245 is equipped with the Volkswagen Group’s VAQ electronically limited slip differential. Unlike conventional LSDs, or even other e-diffs, the VAQ’s locking element sits outside of the diff cage. Instead, it's positioned to the right-hand side on the driveshaft.

Model Y only did 19 miles in the same test

Carry one of these in the boot

Usually because the apprentice didn't start it before checking after changing the filter. Then the level drops because the filter gets loaded up.

How soon after stopping the engine did you check the level and was the car on level ground? If you did it too quick there could be too much in. I would be worried if my reading was over max when cold whatever the instructions on filling it were. Run the engine until at temp, park on level ground, wait at least 5 min then check the level. If it is still more than 1mm or 2 above max i would be looking for a way to get some out 1:The danger is that if you overfill it hot. when you check it cold the level could read lower 2: It should be lower when cold because liquids expand when heated. The confusion in all this is the drain down factor. Overnight a lot more drains down than in 5 minutes so the manufacturer wants the parts lubricated and below the max as a goal. Too much oil can be as bad as too little. Filling to max is not necessary the reading needs to be "Between" under the circumstance explained in the handbook that's the point of the dipstick and the instructions. It will say check the level is between and don't go over max it doesn't say check the level and fill to the max.

It was reposted in 2022, hope that helps

@FrankL When i bought my enyaq 60 in Sept24 i logged the mileage and usage stats on here until I retired last September, it may give you some insight as to what to expect in the Winter. I am glad I bought it in the Autumn because I saw the worst first.

Cars too close together is one of the biggest reasons why cars come to a halt on the Motorway for apparently no reason. Each following car has to brake harder eventually leading to stationary traffic. I can slow down well before the car realises traffic is slowing down and I am less likely to be hit from behind

Can I ask you. When using ACC on the motorway and you come to those occasional places where there are chevrons and signs saying "Keep two chevrons apart". Where is the car in front?

My problem with acc is that it acts like a "pursuit" way of driving and for me closer to the vehicle in front than I would be. I look at traffic as far as i can see and respond to that not just the car in front.

I have an Enyaq 60, using aircon in my experience reduces range 10-15% and is shown in the estimate range prediction. Turn a/c on and off to see. I too only need to charge publicly if i go to Devon in my use case. I live in south lancs my son lives in Staffordshire. If I charge to 90% at home i can get there and back whatever the season. When I go to the Caravan I stop once south of Gloucester to charge and get comfortably get to Totnes with around 25% left leaving home around the 90% and recharging whilst having lunch. I never use B, i don't like it, I find in D the graphic for power used goes green when pressing the accelerator and does nothing when i take my foot off so the car coasts. on a motorway I set cruise (notacc) to 65 then drive at 67 but releasing the pedal results in regen, it's subtle but i find it works. It also regens downhill with CC set for any speed limit, I use it most of the time. Fuel saving tactics is the same as ice, acceleration and braking costs money so keep a decent gap and anticipate so any actually braking is regen. The main difference I find from my Diesel is the more efficiency is now around town and worse on the motorway where as the diesel was best on the motorway. If you use aircon set it to a comfortable rather than A hot or cold setting and leave it alone

@FrankL You are going to be disappointed when it gets to winter if it's not meeting your needs now. If you regularly do over 260 miles a day you needed the 85

I stopped mine slamming on as i reversed through my gates by doing it slower. Sensors still scream that it's too close.

Take it Arnold Clark to sort it out. The Motor OmbudsmanWhat is the Consumer Rights Act, and how does it affect m...If you bought your car after 01 October 2015, the Consumer Rights Act 2015 applies. This means that, when you buy the vehicle, it has to be of satisfactory

Age of car may also be a clue R1234YF (HFO-1234yf) is the modern eco-friendly refrigerant required by EU law in virtually all new vehicles manufactured from 2017 onwards. There could be cars/models registered in 2018 or even 2019 that where built prior to 2017

and the owners manual

Re using ev battery

You are sat in one seat the other three are unoccupied with no seat belt fastened. Do they disappear when you start the engine?