hi  i have been looking at a 08 skoda fabia 1.6 16valve auto, it has 43k on the clock and so i assume it would be due a gearbox service so on calling my local skoda dealer to enquire about  parts prices to be told it dose not need a oil change as its not a DSG and its a plain auto? is this correct,

 

thanks in advance.

Welcome to the forum. 

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Who did you speak to at the Local Skoda Dealer because i doubt they were a Technician.

 

The 7 Speed DSG's do not get oil changes & 6 Speed ones get Oil & Filter changes at 40,000 miles,  since it has neither the Autobox might need the Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) changed sometime.

Or just left well alone.   So best ask a Skoda / VW Tech and not a Service Desk employee.

Edited 25 July, 20178 yr by Awayoffski

50 minutes ago, Awayoffski said:

Welcome to the forum. 

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Who did you speak to at the Local Skoda Dealer because i doubt they were a Technician.

 

The 7 Speed DSG's do not get oil changes & 6 Speed ones get Oil & Filter changes at 40,000 miles,  since it has neither the Autobox might need the Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) changed sometime.

Or just left well alone.   So best ask a Skoda / VW Tech and not a Service Desk employee.

hi thanks for the reply, the parts person was a lady and had to keep asking someone else and had to call me back, although i was under the impression being a 6 speed it was  a DSG i guess you learn something new every day, is there anything to watch out for with the normal auto. thanks again.

Estate Man might be along if he sees your post, he knows a bit about the Tiptronic boxes

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/344641-query-6-speed-tiptronic-gearbox-on-petrol-16-16v-fabia 

the posts from thomasaspin on his gearbox might not apply to the 6 speed tiptronic since his car had a 7 speed DSG.

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/287298-tiptronic-v-dsg 

Edited 25 July, 20178 yr by Awayoffski