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2009 vRS Shock Question.
Metblackrat replied to DIESELind's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
A shock absorber isn't a damper, it's a spring. That's the point! It's a common misconception. https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=DoYaRsNFlEYC&pg=PA398&lpg=PA398&dq=shock+absorber+hilliers&source=bl&ots=3P_ZRBxkct&sig=aPEguNUtA2ayZdJmSZl60UOwhJo&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj2ms-Q1OPUAhXLIcAKHWzyABYQ6AEIMzAC#v=onepage&q=shock absorber hilliers&f=false -
2009 vRS Shock Question.
Metblackrat replied to DIESELind's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
It doesn't. The thread is titled '2009 VRS shock question' and then he talks about ride height. He never mentioned dampers, you did... -
2009 vRS Shock Question.
Metblackrat replied to DIESELind's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
The springs absorb the shocks, the dampers damp the spring oscillations. Therefore the original question is correct.... -
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222442530345 Long life for £19.98 delivered.
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Having done a fair bit of research on this, the 5w30 is the long life stuff which meets 504/507. 5w40 is correct if you are on the short service and it should meet 502 spec. Dunno why there is a difference in the viscosity but there you go.
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A quick search on the TPS website lists different oil viscosities for the MY2012 and the MY2013 petrol VRS. MY2012 is 5w30 and MY2013 is 5w40. Euro Car Parts lists it as taking 5w40 oil yet the dealer at all my services has put in 5w30 and the car came supplied with a top up bottle of 5w30. So, the question is, which is the correct oil viscosity (assuming both meet VW502.00 spec)?
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Hunter wheel alignment price
Metblackrat replied to LordRaiden84's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
Price is about right for the alignment. As for swapping the tyres, industry advice is to have the tyres with the most tread on the rear. When fitting new tyres to police cars the policy is new tyres go on the rear and the rears to the front. As a collision investigator, crashes where tyres have been a contributing factor have all featured worn or under inflated rear tyres. My my advice would be wear out the fronts, buy two new tyres and put them on the rear and move the rears forwards. Cue the internet experts who will contradict that and that and draw your own opinions but for safety sake I wouldn't. -
I have the same one you mentioned fitted to mine. It was an uprated one for me as mine is a petrol engine but it slots in fine and the cover still fits.
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Having been in your shoes a few weeks ago I did my research, it's not worth upgrading from double platinum to iridium plugs. The NGK part number you quote is correct. I went for Bosch as they are of a comparable quality but were about £7 cheaper than ECP who were the cheapest for NGK.
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The link above doesn't seem to work. The eBay item number is 232036315533.
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232036315533 Ive just fitted these to mine. It's stage 1 and normal plugs are all that is needed for that. I was surprised that although the ones I took out had only done 33k and looked ok, my economy has jumped from 30mpg to 36mpg on my commute. Not sure how the standard plugs would last 60k. One thing, although plugs allegedly come pre-gapped, always double check. One of mine was slightly out.
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I've looked at the Custom Keys website and I can't find any listing for the FL key (led at the top of the key). Do they not do these or are these keys tricky to re-shell? I have one that needs doing but I'm loathe to diy it as it is a tricky job.
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Help! Replacing an Injector
Metblackrat replied to Awesam's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
You sure it isn't the coil pack? I would swap swap two over first and see if the fault moves cylinders first. -
Baby wipes work well for cleaning the steering wheel. If you use a specialist leather cleaner don't over wet the leather and don't scrub it.
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One brake fluid change and one MOT is included. My renewal paperwork confirms this.