anyone got some service pdf /s or photos  for mk3 octavia? location of oil filters etc etc a how to pdf?thanks

anyone got some service pdf /s or photos  for mk3 octavia? location of oil filters etc etc a how to pdf?thanks

is it not in the back of the handbook anymore, used to have info on inspection and checking and pictures for each engine when we had our now departed mk2

very basic whats in the car booklets these days nothing much on servicing etc wondered if anything on the internet thanks or if any links

There's a workshop manual link at the top of the forum.

The modern VW group cars are relatively easy to service yourself if you are that way inclined.

The oil filter housings are generally accessed from the top side of the engine. You'll be looking for a black plastic dome with a (usually) 32mm hex nut top if you've never seen them before.

The fuel filters for the diesel engines should be on the offside near the front of the car. Petrols I believe are still the good old in-line can near the fuel tank.

Air filter is fairly obvious I think and pollen filter is under the glove box.

Anyone can feel free to correct me if I'm wrong. But even if I am not quite right, if you've done bit of servicing before, you won't have a problem with any of the Skodas. Do be prepared to move things out of the way. It helps a lot sometimes.

The value of the car wiped off by DIY servicing isn't worth it on a relatively new car.

 

Worth having it serviced, by dealer or least very good independant until its at least 5 yrs, IMO as any money saved by minor servicing yourself is wiped off by lack of dealer stamp unless you planning to keep forever.

I reckon the trickiest thing is finding a way to get car up on stands since there are only 4 Jack points designed for changing spare wheel or being hoisted on a lift. There doesn't seem to be a sure way of jacking the car and putting axle stands in a totally safe reliable way, I'm very happy to be corrected (photos would be great to show good locations) but new car makers don't want the home mechanic to do their own work.

I agree that I would never service my own car especially when there is a warranty or I was intending to sell the car within 8 years of purchase. The benefit would be when the car is older (less valuable) or when you're doing more regular oil changes if you have tough driving conditions or have track days - as long as you're doing specified logbook services you can do your own intervals between then provided you don't stuff anything up.

Edited 29 February, 201610 yr by mazstar1980

I've done this on the wifes fairly low mileage 1.2htp from 2009, but its had its fair wear and tear and planned to have a long term.

Rang true as its now probably worth sub £2k so any money "invested" in servicing would now be lost.

 

But I have to say, you be bonkers to service your own 2013 1.6 tdi, even a S model is in the £9k range private even. Watch the £££ wiped off by lack of servicing stamp !

And I'm an advocate for home servicing, but only when it makes sense to do so financially.

Skoda min service £139 and main £259 a year, why even think otherwise.

 

http://www.wisebuyers.co.uk/index.jsp?guide=prices&page=used_cars&no=3&make=Skoda&model=Octavia+%282013-%29&vip=61264&yearplate=2013%2F13&mileage=35&x=40&y=5