I've done about 9k miles since the last service which would appear to be approx half-way to the service light coming on based on the previous intervals between stamps in the service book.

Since I don't want to run on the same oil for 18k miles, I'm going to do an intermediate change myself and I'm thinking of cleaning the oil strainer at the same time as a preventative measure as the car is well on its way to 80k miles now..

Is the job as simple as: drain oil, unbolt sump, unbolt strainer, clean, reassemble, or does anything get in the way and also need dismantling?

Do I just need a sump gasket, or is there one where the strainer bolts to the block too?

Thanks very much

Is the job as simple as: drain oil, unbolt sump, unbolt strainer, clean, reassemble, or does anything get in the way and also need dismantling?

Do I just need a sump gasket, or is there one where the strainer bolts to the block too?

To answer my second question, Skoda say there is no sump gasket, just use silicon sealant (SD176404A2) and the strainer has a sealing ring (SN0282222).

Can anyone answer the first question please?

Hi, pretty straight forward although you will have to disconnect the oil drain pipe from the turbo.....just make sure pan is clean before applying sealer, and use loads...you can always wipe the overspill off. New sump bung and washer or use the ECS one from Awesome, its magnetic....Jobs a good un

HTH

Phil