Hi Guys/gals

Im looking at purchasing a 2007 fabia 2 1.4TDi, having owned a Fabia 1 1.4 16v that was great im now looking for something newer. What should i be looking for on them? Any common faults? Do they have a Miles to empty reading like the fabia 1?

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Hi Guys/gals

Im looking at purchasing a 2007 fabia 2 1.4TDi, having owned a Fabia 1 1.4 16v that was great im now looking for something newer. What should i be looking for on them? Any common faults? Do they have a Miles to empty reading like the fabia 1?

Any help would be greatly appreciated

well it's a cracker excellent engine, 3 cylinder so a little noisy but built to last, 55-60 mpg depending on bhp but faults very rare on this engine, the higher you go I.e level you'll get a similar maxi dot but level one does not, if you find a good one grab it

prob most common thing to keep a eye on are the front suspension bushes.

what trim level ? think level 2 upwards has a "miles to go" reading but don't quote me on that

Hi Jay, as the blokes are saying they are a cracking good car with that engine. I would personally go for the 80ps engine as it has 195nm of torque (more than the standard 2.0litre Golf petrol engine) and that torque flings it down the road nicely whatever gear you are in. The 80ps engine is also cheaper to tax at £30pa and manages slightly more to the gallon than the 70ps unit. There are no problems inherent with the car or 1422cc 3 pot engine. Just make sure you use the correct oil for the PD engine and not just any old synthetic oil. Fully synthetic 505.01 or the newer 507 ratings are the ones to use as they have the extreme pressure agents in them that the PD engine needs. Quantum Platignum Gold from your Skoda dealer is the cheapest and one of the best in my opinion at around £7+vat per litre. Using non specified oil will cause the engine to self terminate it's cams. Use the right oil and it will last nearly forever without needed anything to be done to it other than normal maintenance. Fuel economy is brilliant. I get 75-76mpg in summer in 4th gear on cross country runs keeping up with traffic. Cruising at 70mph in 5th gives between 66-70mpg in summer depending on load being carried. One point I would make is that it may take you a few weeks to get used to the 1422cc engine in order to get the best out of it. It likes a few more revs than a four cylinder unit and don't take 5th gear until around 55-60mph for best performance or economy. You will soon learn what is best for you.

Good luck and post back with what you eventually buy and let us know what you think of it.

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Hi Jay, as the blokes are saying they are a cracking good car with that engine. I would personally go for the 80ps engine as it has 195nm of torque (more than the standard 2.0litre Golf petrol engine) and that torque flings it down the road nicely whatever gear you are in. The 80ps engine is also cheaper to tax at £30pa and manages slightly more to the gallon than the 70ps unit. There are no problems inherent with the car or 1422cc 3 pot engine. Just make sure you use the correct oil for the PD engine and not just any old synthetic oil. Fully synthetic 505.01 or the newer 507 ratings are the ones to use as they have the extreme pressure agents in them that the PD engine needs. Quantum Platignum Gold from your Skoda dealer is the cheapest and one of the best in my opinion at around £7+vat per litre. Using non specified oil will cause the engine to self terminate it's cams. Use the right oil and it will last nearly forever without needed anything to be done to it other than normal maintenance. Fuel economy is brilliant. I get 75-76mpg in summer in 4th gear on cross country runs keeping up with traffic. Cruising at 70mph in 5th gives between 66-70mpg in summer depending on load being carried. One point I would make is that it may take you a few weeks to get used to the 1422cc engine in order to get the best out of it. It likes a few more revs than a four cylinder unit and don't take 5th gear until around 55-60mph for best performance or economy. You will soon learn what is best for you.

Good luck and post back with what you eventually buy and let us know what you think of it.

Estateman I put castrol edge fully synthetic oil 5wx40 in mine was that ok

Estateman I put castrol edge fully synthetic oil 5wx40 in mine was that ok

I think that is what mine had in it, ok so long as it matches the VW spec in your owners book. From bitter experience i can support esatemans statement.

Many years ago we had one of the first PD engines in a Passat, we put 10k on it in three months and the dealer put the wrong oil in it at the first sevice. About 300 miles later the engine blew up, got it fixed under warranty and a free autochanger for the hassle.

I had a ford cougar years ago that was very poorly after they put a different type of oil in.Its amazing how sensitive some engines are to different oils.

Hi Seb, yep...as Black says. As long as the Castrol Edge version you are using meets the spec you are fine, as is the 5-40 grade.

Thanks for all the comments unfortunately the sale of the Beetle fell through so i couldnt get the fabia in time before it was sold to someone else :(

so im still on the look out for one

By all accounts the 1.4 TDi is an excellent engine and is a little cheaper to run than the 1.9 (lower road tax for starters). The Fabia itself is a great car for the money, well built, comfortable and good to drive. If you're looking for a 2007 model then my advice would be to check the service history to see if the cam belt has been replaced - according to the service schedule the cam belt should be changed at 4 years or 40,000 miles (whichever comes first). If it hasn't been done and it's a dealer car then you should insist the cam belt is replaced before you buy. If it's a private sale or non-dealer car than you have grounds to negotiate price drop to account for the £300-400 it'll cost for a new cam belt. Personally, I think that 40 k/ 4 years is unnecessarily early for a cam belt change but if I was buying a 4-5 year old TDi then I would want to see that this job had been done or at least make sure that the price reflects that it will need to be done soon after acquisition.

Edited 24 January, 201214 yr by MarginWalker