Did my first service on the new (to me) Octavia. I stupidly thought the 35mm socket from my Fabia TDI would do...seems like I need a 32 for this. Unfortunately I only discovered this after setting the Pela pump on the dipstick. So, once I've obtained the correct part, I'll change the oil again and do the filter as well. A bit of a waste of 4l of 507.00 (I got 20l for 72 inc VAT from TPS).

 

Given that the engine is on variable servicing, do I need to use my MaxiDot to reset anything, or will the sensors inside automatically detect fewer impurities in the oil and assume it's new?

 

Air and pollen filters were a breeze to change, but the first Torx screw I tried undoing on the fuel filter snapped the bit. I left some GT85 on the screws for now...is there a trick I'm missing?

 

Plus, these bits from from Halfords...anyone recommend a better, less snappy brand?

 

Many thanks!

Could anyone also point me in the direction of a pdf service schedule i can follow and keep for my records?

The variable service interval reminder needs to be reset by a dealer or with VCDS.

So this won't do?

 

So this won't do?

 

In short, no. I bought one and the reset never seemed to stick.

In short, no. I bought one and the reset never seemed to stick.

 

Thanks for being so concise

 

Is it normal for the 'service due' maxidot message to disappear by itself after the oil change? When it did that I assumed the 'sensors which detect oil impurities' detected that the oil is fresh....

 

If I plan on servicing it every 10k anyway (I intend on keeping this VRS for the next few years), does it matter whether or not I get it reset?

I  believe if you are going for 10k / 1 year fix servicing the service indicator can be reset using the maxidot. The variable has to be reset / setup by the dealer