MattRuss

Ok thx ill have a look under the back to see if there is a socket already there to plug a swan neck into.

I’ve got a fabia mk3 estate 2020. The handbooks mentions a standard swan neck towball. is this provided as standard to these cars? Mine hasn’t got one but it looks like there is a place for one in the spare wheel. If they aren’t provided, is the socket that they plug into the chassis fitted to all cars?

Hi, nice wind deflectors, where did you get them and would you recommend them?

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I now think I have found the definitive answer to my question. My engine takes Castro edge 0w 20 vw508 . I have checked this with multiple sources including Škoda and castrol and have purchased 4ltrs on Amazon in their sale for £33 instead of the usual £63.

I’ve now asked the same question to two local Škoda dealers. They both told me they put castrol edge 0W 20 in these engines. Considering the Škoda oil filler cap has castrol embossed on it I tend to believe what they say so that’s what I’m going for

Thanks for the reply but I’m still unsure what oil to use. Mine is a 2020 car so I’m guessing I need vw50400 but which grade should I use 0w30 or 5w30? skoda are not at helpful in their manuals about this and considering this is my first Skoda it’s not a good start.

Hi , just got my mk3 1.0 tsi 95 estate. Been looking for this answer on the threads but can’t find the definitive answer. i know i need vw504 spec but opie oils show that in either 0w40 or 5w30. i do mostly short journirs and expect to do around 3k miles per year. I will service it myself and tend to keep my cars for a long time. i prefer to pay a bit more for a top quality oil and always use OEM filters. The question is, which grade oil best suits my requirements? Matt

Fabia mk111 tsi 1.0 95 petrol estate 2020 amundsen

Thanks. I don’t know the answers to any of those questions yet. I’m seeing it today so hopefully the vin will give me the answers

Can anyone tell me what the period or mileage is when the cam belt should be changed?

Hi, thanks for the Add. Im about to purchase a 2011 Octavia VRS 2.0 tfsi with 67k miles. I know nothing about Skoda but I do do most of my own maintenance on cars so I’m hoping to get some good tips from this forum. i tend to keep my cars long term so I need it to last several years. I’m going to see the car tomorrow so any tips on what to look for would be appreciated (although I expect you get bored with answering that question). The car has some history and only one previous owner. No sign of the cam belt having been done. thanks Matt