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Was lucky that all front bearings on Fabia 1 and Octavia 3 "sounded in test like it should be" when bearing's end was near. I mean, steering wheel to left > noise gets louder > right bearing dead. And opposite action for left bearing test.
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Rear brake caliper wont rewind.
indars replied to mk3Octy's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
Had replaced rear discs/pads on my Mk3 non-VRS Octy 2.0TDI: pistons went-in when turning clockwise / both sides. But this is not sure for any VAG car. For example, new VW Crafter's pistons should be turned clockwise on right side and anticlockwise on left side. -
It's just a spare wheel which, hopefully, will not needed for entire life. If brake size allows, maybe get cheap steel disc with 205/55R16 tyre? This will not "lift up" floor for sure.
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If green item is some sensor- maybe it's seal ring is leaking or sensor have crack.
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Here's PR codes from my old Fabia- also BBZ engine, also GRY gearbox. Even if some is not in your car- at least, there's quick description. PR codes.pdf
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Correct tyre size for 2018 octavia
indars replied to aidy55's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
Data from fuel flap is just for pressures but indicated wheel sizes gives approx.idea what's permissible. Main idea there is "wheel with X size must have Y bar". Exact list of OE tyre/rim/car combinations is in service manual. Example? My Fabia mk1 had pressures on fuel flap for R13 wheels too. But (due to exact engine power and front brake size) min was R14- and R13 can be installed only on rear (drum brakes), haha. --------- What you see on fuel flap (or B-pillar) of any car: this model CAN have those wheels but it's not said that for exact car all wheels can be installed. -
Does it matter what Air filter I buy?!
indars replied to SkodaNewb's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
Just for matching of new filter / in general. In case if there was crap aftermarket brand installed- you'll install same crap again. -
Shock absorbers for Rough Roads Package
indars replied to fvandrei's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
I advise to finish with sound proofing and then take decision. If properly done, car will be mega-quiet. Know this when my father sound-proofed old Hyundai i30 - it got more silent than Audi, hehe. (...)but on their catalog it's mentioned for standard and sport suspension, not for the one with increased height(...) How shock absorbers affects ride height? Maybe we're talking about choices between Std, Sport and Rough Roads (??) absorbers? If such exist... Interesting, what's in RRP concerning suspension... softer absorbers? HD absorbers? Longer springs? Distancers between springs and upper mounts? -
Folding mirrors in below zero.
indars replied to paulski's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
Not a direct answer but my experience: am using folding mirrors from 05/2017 all the year since Octy was new- no problems. Am not using any cleaner, de-frosting spray or silicone. Just grab away snow or ice in gap between mirror and door front frame. 0...-10*C in Latvia's winter in general, rare -15...-20*C, very rare below -20*C.- 1 reply
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Octavia Scout 2015 Oil and Filter change
indars replied to Wildman's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
Known video 😉 My fan didn't have any screws and (as far as remember- but not sure) no need to dismantle smallair pipe. It's a bit hard to do this. -
Octavia Scout 2015 Oil and Filter change
indars replied to Wildman's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
Engine code CRMB = just like my, from 11/2016. Engine air filter... from Knecht/Mahle it's LX3502 (Std) or LX3503 (for cold climate zones). Am using last one, despite Latvia isn't in cold climate zone. This one have additional foam which helps against big debris. And against snow, hehe. Other good brands are Mann, Bosch, Hengst. For my car I wouldn't go lower than Bosch- in Latvia it's cheapest from this list. Mann is most expensive here. ---- Heater issue... mine started to blow weakly / sometimes not blowing at all / sometimes blowed just in highest rpm / sometimes blower got noisy- and then silent again. Replaced blower last year- cheapest Thermotec instead of original Valeo. From factory there can be Valeo or Denso blower. Carbon brushes are weak point for those blowers. -
Octavia Scout 2015 Oil and Filter change
indars replied to Wildman's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
Given OE No.is correct for given Knecht/Mahle No. At least, for mk3 Octy 2.0TDI 110kW and 1.6TDI am using this Knecht No.