Hi everyone.

First time skoda owner and really enjoying it. I bought a 2011 VRS a couple of weeks ago.  The V5C has it listed as a TFSI, but under the bonnet is the TSI engine. Any ideas? I thought the TSI only came in on the mkIII.

I have the same and was informed from the more knowledgeble members here, it is a TSI, no matter what the V5 says.

I also love the car and have owned mine for just over 2 years. Be careful though, as like me you will want to spend some money on a couple of upgrades. The most important thing to do, if it has not been done already, is to fit the latest timing tensioner and chains. You may already know, but some of these engines, even though they are brilliant, go bang when the tensioner does no longer do it's job. Cost, around £650. Worth it if it is going to be a keeper. Preventative maintenance!!

14 minutes ago, BevVRS said:

Hi everyone.

First time skoda owner and really enjoying it. I bought a 2011 VRS a couple of weeks ago.  The V5C has it listed as a TFSI, but under the bonnet is the TSI engine. Any ideas? I thought the TSI only came in on the mkIII.

By the way, forgot to say hi myself and welcome to this great forum.

The terms TFSI and TSI mean exactly the same thing. And are used interchangeable across different engine series from different VW marques, from different generations. My v5c is the same, says TFSI. Mine is an April 2011 manufacture. It is better to refer to engine by type code CCZA or series EA888 generation engine. It avoids ambiguities and marketing taking over.

PS. Do review the engine failure thread if you are not aware of some inherent weaknesses in the EA888 design and subsequent revisions. Plan a course for timing chain and tensioner replacement, if that has not been done, or let it ride, but that depends how well you do at roulette. 

 

Fixed servicing at max 10k / 12 months will help with the piston ring vulnerability leading to oil consumption and eventually engine failure. Not sure of your vehicle history , mileage etc obviously. 

 

They are a good engine to drive and can be fairly reliable but some knowledge and preventive action can save you getting caught ought in a nasty way.

Wow, loads of quick and knowledegable responses, thanks. Car has had one prev. Owner and done a little over 50k. @TheClient I'll have a look over the engine post. I was actually going to ask of known weaknesses. Bloke at work has an 05 and advised the cam follower check.  I realised the blocks weren't the same when looking at the post on how to service that.

Yes. the cam follower weakness no longer exists in this engine design due to a roller follower. But there are other, possibly more serious, things to be aware of.

So I've seen about the chain and tensioner and something about piston oil rings. What else is there? I'd read up about the engines pre purchase and was confident with this one as it was listed as the TFSI! Oh well.

Those are probably the two most significant. If you experience one of those, it can most likely mean a new engine or significant rebuild.

 

There is also the tendency for carbon build up problems being a VW DI engine.

 

Intake manifold flaps operation failure errors also quite frequently occurring.

 

Then most other things are just common niggles with the overall platform common accross different engine and transmission types.  As well as things like clutches and DMF which can affect all marques outside VAG as well.

 

lots and lots of info in all the postings under these forums. 

6 hours ago, TheClient said:

Those are probably the two most significant. If you experience one of those, it can most likely mean a new engine or significant rebuild.

 

There is also the tendency for carbon build up problems being a VW DI engine.

 

Intake manifold flaps operation failure errors also quite frequently occurring.

 

Then most other things are just common niggles with the overall platform common accross different engine and transmission types.  As well as things like clutches and DMF which can affect all marques outside VAG as well.

 

lots and lots of info in all the postings under these forums. 

Ditto on the intake manifold problem. Mine failed a week into ownership, but at least it was covered on warranty. Would have been a £500 bill for a new manifold fitted otherwise. It sounds like we are all trying to put you off the car, we are not. Like other owners of the Octavia VRS, I love the car.

Again, thanks for the informative and honest replies. I know from experience that all cars have their weak points and flaws and it's complete pot luck whether you see the issues with your particular vehicle. I'm loving the drive in the VRS and want to make sure she keeps going for as long as possible.

Well, I can't speak for the new and more refined oil burner as mine is an old PD lump, but if this is your first high-output diesel my advice would be; never miss a service interval, use only VAG parts for anything to do with the engine, and drive it like you mean it. I've put almost 50k on my 2007 Octy VRS since I got it and the mechanic who's been looking after it says it's the cleanest engine he works on. Most diesel owners seem to know that you need to "give it some" now and then to keep the "heavy oil" from clogging up the works, but I'd say now and then isn't quite enough, especially for an engine at the near peak of power output. Then again, I’m guessing you wouldn’t have bought a VRS if you weren’t going to play with it. :-)

Tfsi/Tsi is petrol not diesel. 

TFSI is usually used by Audi brand and TSI by VW and rest though...