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Thanks guys It had breather pipe done 2 years ago it's only done 18000 kms. Warranty runs out in July. Quietly ****ting myself it's going to cost big time moving forward. Cheers

What is service mode ?

Has not had a remap. Even in manual it shifts at 4000 rpm in 1-2- Believe me I can not understand how using 900 ml in 1000 km is within specs. I have nothing but issues from the time it stopped due to no oil in it 100 km out if show room. VAG Australia are scum bags

Hi long time since I have posted. Car still drinks oil 900 ml per1000 km. within specs Apparatly. Just noticed the car won't rev above 4000 rpm in park 1st and second. Anyone offer any solutions please

Hi guys what us the difference between short and long engine replacements cheers

Hi guys just dropped car of for oil consumption test so this is the 8 th visit in 5000 km after expensive letters from my legal people now has this test . From what I gather some have had this before the breather pipe mod , mine is after. Mod. And oil is stll being used at way to higher rates . So in short today they must return vehicle back to there rehearsed line To Original Warranty Specifications. Was also told that there is a recal and gearbox software upgrade. I guess this might be a cover for me whining about really high fuel consumption and loss of power.

Finally someone is starting to listen, booked in for oil consumption test on the 4 th . VAG Australia have told nectar they gave been trying to contact me about this test as the car is still using copious amounts of oil . So in short the car has not been bought back or within warranty specifications . Keep u posted

Thought this was for happy thoughts

Oh my god

Ignorance is bliss Merry Christmas to all

Are u talking about Celsius or Fahrenheit Cheers

George u are a legend thank u so much if you can I would love a copy for my records . I have taken further steps to finally get Skoda VW to be held to account and hopefully this huge process in the Victorian civil and appeals tribunal vcat I will get an explanation and hopefully get an outcome that can assist u guys over there. This has just consumed me mentally and physically which I hope will come to an end early in the new year. I have all paperwork filled out just waiting for a review to see what else I need. I am the only one in Melbourne with the car and don't have much evidence besides my own experience and what is in this forum which is consided here say. I am not a mechanic but love cars and bikes and no a bit and have appreciated all the threads . The light at the end if the tunnel is near and would appreciate all the help u fellow mk11 owners . Cheers Coops

Hijab anyone help me with photo above ? How do they do an oil consumption test at workshop if required

Sorry on iPhone this photo

Sorry George can u please clarify for me what u mean about the mpg/100 in regards to engine replacement. Also anyone with the breather mod seen build up oil residue inside engine bay I steam clean it once a fortnight and have noticed this . Also can atone tell me what the go is I this photo in Lyman terms and mechanical

Guys just wondering if it fits in fabia Vrs and will it work in Australia I want to replace swing radio

Great site black magic there is nothing with that variety here. And so cheap cheers hope they ship to Australia

Oz fabia I bet my ass you will need the breather pipe mod which by the way only slows down the process. Honestly I listen and read ad I can't believe you guys are so content on checking your oil on a daily basis . This just seems insane in 2012 not 1988 If I had known there was an issue there is no way I would invest my money .

In Victoria it is impossible to by a suitable oil of the shelf in a auto store. It is also a worry when Skoda assist don't carry the that specific oil. Went through all this with the mechanic and he refused to put Nything else but 5 w 30 . The only way you can get it is to order it through a supplier or by it straight form Skoda VW Audi service departments. Funny that , greedy ....

Sorry 5 w 30 long life

Hi guys type of oil required in our cars depends on the service interverals. I was told not to negotiate at all with the specified oil. Apparently it has been developed and designed for VW . I buy it from Audi which is in an Audi plastic bottle it is the Castrol Edge. Anyone using the shell brand oil in Australia is not abiding by the directions of Skoda Australia. I got told an hour ago that it must be using oil recommended from Skoda and she'll helix is not recommended for fabia Vrs mk11 Got to go ! dealing with another ****.

To oz fabia Mate u bought a brand new car in 2012 yes? Why the f.... Are we checking oil in these things ? I don't no anyone else who has bought a brand new car that has to top up oil this is crap if this was the case every service station would still have the oil top up facility but that has been gone for years. My dad has had a brand new car every 3 years me four my mum 3 and so on this is the first time I've ever heard of this. I ask u this? If someone told u to buy this brand new car with your hard earnt dosh and buy the way you will have to monitor the oil it will cos you oil your car will run out of oil your car will need to be towed your car will need engine modifications u will need to bring it 2-5 times during the first 5000 km u would say get f..... . Your laws are the same as ours in Victoria if they did not tell you about this when buying the car the lied and they are liable. I am telling you , u will have the dramas as me I hope not but you will especially when you start to get a week of high 30 s Cheers coops

Hi guys sorry for being lazy, been following all comments by email. I am in the process of taking VAG to Vcat watchdog tribunal for misleading and deceptive conduct. Good news is I can represent myself and will not cost anything . The other good thing is a family member is connected with people high up in Volvo and Mercedes in Australia , so they are pointing me in the right direction. I have drafted a generic letter to go out to associated press . Spent $500 getting a 12 feet by 6 feet sight which wraps around my car stating the obvious buyer beware at the moment it's parked put the front of mine Sexpo is on next door to crown Casino so the amount of people seeing it walking to convention centre is massive. I am a happy person but so bitter that the have not offerd anything to fix the situation. So until the Vcat process will do what you have advised. VAG act like there is no issue with the engines and have everything so scripted. But the law is very clear here in Australia. Quite simply if they did not disclose that there was an issue with oil consumption . That is a breech of the sales act which is state and federal. So in short they think people will just forget about it . In Australia they only offer 3 year warranty and I bought the car to keep longer than that. They are very careful not to put anything in email which I was aware that's why I recorded the conversations. Checked oil today and after the mod it is down and will not make first service at 15000 km which costs $600 Australian . I'm at 4200 km Also having a flat spot when I go to put the foot down there is nothing this happens 5 times a week so would be great for feed back. Been driving a fair bit in manual . Also we have had some hot weather and oil temp gets over 100 degrees would appreciate feed back. Sorry I've been a missing in action but geeez I've been so ****ed of thought by getting away from hyundai to Skoda customer service would be better. Anyone in Australia watching and having the same dramas drop me an email. Wasted so much time on this **** and the stress seriously this is insane. Good news is that anyone who has heard my story from layers to strangers and other sales reps from other car company's all believe its open and shut case in my favour. Cheers Coops