Hi All

 

As per my introduction post I am the proud owner of a new vrs. It's currently got about 200 miles on it.

 

Prior to buying I did a bit of reading. As an avid car fan who's owned a fair few cooking models I'm well aware that every car has their foibles.

 

So, I'm under the impression mine will have had a lot of the wrinkles ironed out.

 

Is there anything I should do or check (other than monitor the usual fluids) or change whilst it is a new car? I have a car related business and a ramp and tools so I'm keep to do my bit to keep the car away from the dealerships except for the obligatory servicing.

 

I do intend to change the oil quite often — every couple of months. What do you experts recommend I use?

 

Any advice really appreciated

No need to change the oil quite often as it drinks it anyway, you'll be forever topping it up, you just have to read the relevant posts on here!

The current Fabia is at the end of it's life now so most niggles have been ironed out, just be careful of the engine and gearbox combo in the vRS, make sure the spark plugs are changed regular but there are loads of vRS owners on here who could advise.

Welcome to the forum.

 

No need to change your oil regularly, your car has variable servicing, maybe worth doing it annually, so Fixed Servicing

 at 10,000 miles.  Full Synthetic VW 504 00 . 5W 30.

 

Run in the Tyres, Brakes etc.   Set your Tyre Pressures & Reset the TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitor System).

You are good to go.

 

george

 

EDIT.

That post above is nonsense. #2

Your new car will be fine, no need for Oil or gearbox problems.

Edited 17 December, 201411 yr by goneoffSKi

Thanks for the replies chaps  

Wakey, I agree with george. The last of the Vrs models are ironically, the best. My ex-colleagues (techs) report the new ones are not giving the sort of problems the earlier ones did. So relax and enjoy. Definitely don't change the oil too frequently. It's bad for the engine and may stop the engine from fully conforming if you do that, and the motor may then use more oil. Keep the original oil in the motor for the normal period. It's a case of too much love is actually bad for it!

PS

If you want to be preventative.

You might want to check the Wheel Nut tightness, so as well to whip off the wheels and put a little 'Copper Slip' (Grease)

on the matting surface of the Alloy wheels (Hubs)  pre salted roads.

Since your car will be under warranty just keep up with the main dealer services and you will be fine. Make sure it is a main dealer.

Maybe think about fitting lower springs which can be brought and fitted by Skoda thus complying with the warranty conditions however, not much to go wrong here. ABR's are a good buy but will be at the expense of some confront since effectively you're linking the two back wheels together. Again don't think this will effect the warranty but May others can comment.

Think about changing the spark plugs at the 20k service as the engine does tend to run hot so plugs need to be in top condition. Skoda will disagree but it doesn't hurt to do so.

And finally think about getting extended warranty which if the car is sold can be passed on to the next owner for their piece of mind.

Fantastic car, give it time and it will only get  better.

Some people - but NOT Skoda - will tell you that the VRS doesn't "need running-in", personally I wouldn't believe them.

My oil consumption was higher initially and has now reduced.

Your car will seem completely different after you have covered 8,000 miles - may be familiarity, may be settling down.

The VRS is a great car, great engine andfantastic gearbox.

BUT

It is NOT relaxing on long journeys and around potholed town - crashy.

Still I love mine.

Great replies; thanks!

 

Just put the car on the ramps for a real close look - really great looking car.

I would advise to drive it normally dont "run in" the engine, use full throttle and full revs as required during the early stages....  (but watch tyres and brakes for first few hundred miles)

 

most of the problems have been ironed out, I always like an "end of line" model, they have generally got it right by then! lol....

 

I use mine on the track a fair bit, my "preventative" maintinance has been :

 

1: brake fluid already changed at 25k and 18 months old (for racing fluid)

2: plugs already changed once (under warrenty, 25k) and will be changed again (35k) for next years track season for better NGK BRK7's - just dont try to do the full 40k that skoda says they can do!

3: I have gone for 10k oil servicing, instead of the variable its on , which can last 20k....

 

oh, and pictures please!!!!!! the estate is obviously the best

 

here's mine at the ring in sept

 

Welcome to the forum.

 

 EDIT.

That post above is nonsense. #2

Your new car will be fine, no need for Oil or gearbox problems.

It was said tongue in cheek as that's what a lot of the topics on here seem to be about, anyway, welcome to the forum and enjoy your new Fabia, I'm sure you'll have no problems.