Hello Skoda Enthusiasts and Experts and Merry Christmas to one and all!
 

I am reaching out for some insights into an issue I'm experiencing with my 2014 Skoda Superb MK2, 1.8 TSI DSG Elegance estate model. I've owned the car since June this year and have driven about 8,000 miles so far.
 

Here's a breakdown of the problem:
 

1. Oil Consumption Issue: Since I bought it, the car seems to be using or losing oil, but only when running. There's no sign of an oil leak when it's stationary. I've had to add several litres of oil since the purchase, even though the car was serviced at that time. Any thoughts on what might be causing this?
    

2. Recent Incident: The car was parked for about three days. Today, I drove it to a local supermarket and noticed a light vibration, but nothing alarming. Later, I drove into the city and got stuck in slow-moving traffic for about an hour due to a football game.
    

3. Warning Signs: During the traffic jam, the engine warning light started flashing, followed by an ECP error. I suspected an oil issue, so I topped it off, but the problem persisted. The car also displayed an "Engine fault: Workshop!" error.
    

4. Vibration and Possible Clutch Issue: There's significant vibration from the car, especially around 40MPH. The vibration intensifies if I'm not pressing the accelerator. The rev meter was also jumping up and down, which made me suspect an intermittent slipping clutch. As it's an automatic, I can't feel the clutch slipping, but does this sound like a potential cause?
    

I am not a mechanic and can't identify any obvious issues beyond these symptoms. Given these details, I would greatly appreciate any insights or advice on what might be wrong with my car. Is this a common issue with this model? Any recommended checks or tests I can perform?
 

Thank you in advance for your time and assistance.

Edited 23 December, 20232 yr by CabooseRecluse
Adding a festive bit

A bit more information here;
 

1. Oil Consumption:

   • There is a noticeable loss of oil when the car is running, although no blue smoke or burning oil smell is evident. This has required me to add several liters of oil since June.
      

2. Engine Vibration and Noise:

   • The car exhibits vibration at certain RPMs or speeds, and the engine idles roughly, sounding much harsher than usual.
      

3. Engine Warning Light and ECP Error:

   • The engine warning light started flashing, accompanied by an ECP error. I haven't had the error codes read with an OBD-II scanner yet. Along with this, there's a noticeable reduction in power, although I could still drive at 60mph.
      

4. Possible Clutch Issue:

   • The car struggles and hesitates when accelerating. However, due to the automatic transmission, it's difficult to discern any changes in the shifting behavior like delayed shifts or jerking movements.
      

5. Vehicle History and Maintenance:

   • To my knowledge, there haven't been any major prior repairs. The vehicle has been serviced regularly according to the manufacturer's schedule.
      

6. Recent Changes or Repairs:

   • No recent repairs or replacements have been done, particularly concerning the engine, transmission, or exhaust system. Also, I have consistently used the same type and grade of oil.

Given these symptoms, I'm trying to understand what might be causing these issues. Could it be related to the turbocharger, fuel system, or something else? I'm hesitant to drive the car until I have a clearer idea of the potential problem.

Your advice and suggestions on any checks or tests I could perform would be immensely helpful. Is this a known issue with this model? Any guidance on what steps to take next would be greatly appreciated.
 

Thank you for your time and expertise.

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Where are you in Scotland?   Just incase i can recommend a mechanic.

 

The 1.8 TSI engine issues and high oil use is covered in the many threads,

The pinned one on 1.8 & 2.0 TSI at the top of the Octavia Section is worth a look. 

 

The DSG is a 7 speed twin dry clutch has not been serviced if that is what you have has it?

Maybe it got Service Campaign '34F7' free sometime after 2014.  A sticker in the boot will say.

 

Servicing.

Any record of when the Spark Plugs were last replaced? 

 

18 minutes ago, Rooted said:

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Where are you in Scotland?   Just incase i can recommend a mechanic.

 

The 1.8 TSI engine issues and high oil use is covered in the many threads,

The pinned one on 1.8 & 2.0 TSI at the top of the Octavia Section is worth a look. 

 

The DSG is a 7 speed twin dry clutch has not been serviced if that is what you have has it?

Maybe it got Service Campaign '34F7' free sometime after 2014.  A sticker in the boot will say.

 

Servicing.

Any record of when the Spark Plugs were last replaced? 

 

Hey I'm in Glasgow!

Yeah it's a 7 speed DSG.

Not sure about the Spark plugs, could replace them.

21 minutes ago, Rooted said:

The 1.8 TSI engine issues and high oil use is covered in the many threads,

The pinned one on 1.8 & 2.0 TSI at the top of the Octavia Section is worth a look. 

I can't seem to find this thread, don't suppose you could link me?

This is the link for ease of finding it.
 

 

So it turned out the error was due to a Spark Plug failing on cylinder 3.

 

So no end of the world issue with engine. They did notice an oil leak however, which is also being investigated.

@CabooseRecluse: Any idea about the age and brand of the failing spark plug? I've replaced mine twice, always at 60.000 km intervals, and they still were in very good condition.

Doing such a simple job yourself is not expensive and very simple. Top brand spark plugs (Bosch, NGK) cost less than €13: https://www.autodoc.nl/auto-onderdelen/bougie-10251/skoda/superb/superb-stationwagen-3t5/32784-1-8-tsi?supplier[0]=30&supplier[1]=15

Did somebody save on maintenance?