VRS Service query

[sherr03]

Hi

I have owned my VRS since October and requested the flex service schedule as I do about 25k a year. My dash has flashed up that I need an oil service in 1700 miles? I have done nearly 8k already. I have attached a photo from the service menu. Is this correct as I thought my first service would be around 20k miles.

Thanks

[HeavyMetalRich]

Hi, it would appear your car has decided it likes the 15000Km (9400 mile) oil change interval. I would quiz your dealer, obviously it won't hurt the engine to get the oil changed soon.

[Gabbo]

If you had the car from new then I think the dealer has made a mistake.

The first oïl change & inspection should occur at the same time: 30k km or 730 days from new.

[M12MKD]

On variable service it's up 20k between services. So if the car thinks you need a service sooner it will let you know.

Depending on driving pattern etc.

Still worth checking with the dealer

[andyvee]

Given that it is indicating it is due in a maximum of 239 days they have set you to fixed intervals.

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[MoggyTech]

Just to add to this confusion. My 64 plate VRS is on variable service, and is indicating the correct mileage and time to it's first service. Last August I got a phone call from my Skoda dealer asking if I wanted to book my car in for it's first service as they said it was due in September 2014. I pointed out the car was on variable service, they double checked their system and said, "Oh yes so it is, sorry to bother you."

 

Left hand right hand anyone?

[Dave2912]

I have to admit that despite (normally) doing very thorough research before I order a car, I overlooked the fact that I have a choice between fixed and variable service intervals.

 

I reckon variable servicing would work best for me so how do I choose it? Do I just tell the dealer when collecting the car or is there more to it?

Edited 8 February, 2016 by Dave2912

[philhoward]

It should be set at PDI, depending on your expected driving requirements.  I think the switch point is something like 12-15k/year?

[andyvee]

In my experience dealers set to fixed unless asked otherwise. They leave the factory on variable.

[decuk]

Cars leave factory with long life variable service oil. But dealers usually do set to fixed. This time mine came with 3 years free service so left at fixed.

[Dave2912]

It should be set at PDI, depending on your expected driving requirements. I think the switch point is something like 12-15k/year?

I'll be doing 10-12k per year, about 2/3 of that on a fairly gentle motorway commute to work. I thought variable would be best but I'm not really sure why tbh...

My Z4 was on condition based servicing and went >17k miles before it started counting down to a service.

[andyvee]

I'll be doing 10-12k per year, about 2/3 of that on a fairly gentle motorway commute to work. I thought variable would be best but I'm not really sure why tbh...

My Z4 was on condition based servicing and went >17k miles before it started counting down to a service.

Are you intending keeping the car long term?

 

If not, go with variable.

 

If it is a keeper, go for fixed for the sake of the turbo

[Dave2912]

Are you intending keeping the car long term?

If not, go with variable.

If it is a keeper, go for fixed for the sake of the turbo

Thanks for the advice Andy. Never kept a car for longer than 2.5 years so I'll plump for variable. Cheers!

[andyvee]

Yep, then the turbo becomes someone elses problem