Just recieved this email back from skoda UK reference variable servicing for the Fabia VRS.

It verifies Skodas stance on variable servicing for the fabia, and the cars ability to have variable servicing.

If you've had it done, reconfirm with your dealer that the ECUs are capable of it.....

Ref 108728

Dear Mr. Laws,

Thank you for your patience while I investigated the possibility of a variable servicing set up for the Skoda Fabia.

I can confirm that the appropriate service regime is indicated on the vehicle data sticker, which can be found on the front page of the service schedule. Data stickers containing the code QG0 can only be operated in line with traditional fixed service intervals. Vehicles identified with the code QG1 are manufactured to a different technical specification, which allows them to operate a variable-servicing regime.

Regrettably, it is not feasible to upgrade vehicles designated QG0 to conform to this specification.

In order to operate a vehicle on a variable regime the ECU ( Engine Control Unit) requires four variables: the distance driven, engine load, engine speed and oil temperature. In order to measure the fourth variable, vehicles equipped with variable servicing capabilities are supplied with an additional sensor within the vehicle's sump that measures oil temperature. However, simply fitting this sensor to a vehicle designated GQ0 will not allow the vehicle to operate on variable servicing as the ECU will not be able to interpret the information.

In a vehicle designated QG1, the four variables are compared against electronic maps within the engine ECU which calculates the "S Wear" (a comparison of the oil temperature and engine speed) and "S Soot (a comparison of the engine speed and load). These maps are not found within ECU's fitted to vehicles designated QG0.

In addition to the above, in order to interpret and display variable servicing information, vehicles designated QG1 are fitted with a different dash insert.

Finally, in order to allow the vehicle to operate safely for up to 2 years without inspection, the vehicles are supplied with low maintenance lead-calcium batteries (with visual status) and brake pad wear indicators.

I trust this clarifies our position on the matter. Should you wish to discuss the matter with me, please contact me on telephone number 0845 7745 745.

Yours sincerely,

Mrs Rachel Court

> Skoda Customer Services Specialist

> ................................................................................................

> SkodaAuto Customer Service Centre Telephone 0845 7745 745

> Freepost CN2774

> Wallington

> Surrey

> SM6 7BR Fax 020 8288 2440

> [email protected]

> http://www.skoda.co.uk

>

Excellent, Andy! Maybe the information supplied by Customer Services will help convince those who are uncertain about variable servicing that it is soundly based and that their car will be serviced when it really does need servicing based on measured wear and tear.

One for the FAQs ! Well done!

Most interesting indeed.

Now I wonder where the dealers heard a fabia vrs could be set to variable servicing? Surely they all come set QG0

I suppose it's answered the ultimate question, but I'm still :confused: