Hi Does anybody have a pdf or even just a list of what is done at the 60k(ish) 3rd variable service on an Octavia TDI as I want to go through and look which parts I can do myself (eg grease the locks) to keep the cost down.

The thought of

The info is in your car's Service Schedule booklet, ie its service record.

Hi Denis,

I couldn't find it in mine, but will have another look.

£300 for service, wow. Just paid £160 for a variable service on my 2.0TDi.

From my service schedule:

60k mile:

- tooth belt and tensioning pulley

- fuel filter (diesel)

- spark plugs (petrol!)

- condition and tension of ribbed v-belt

- power steering fluid level checked

- air filter elemed renewed and housing cleaned

- haldex couplig: oil filter replaced (4wd)

- final drive (automatic gearbox): fluid level inspected

every 24 months:

- brake fluid change

- door straps and securing pins lubricated

every 48 months:

- air filter renewed and housing cleaned

- oil filter changed (4wd)

I have not included the other things which are done at the 20k and normal inspection service intervals....