DIY Oil Change, anyone got a how-to?

[Grant]

I'm planning on doing a mid service oil change, as I'm not always the gentlist driver and want to keep the car in good shape. I've had a look on here and couldn't find a guide on how to change the oil.

I've changed it on other cars before, but haven't changed a Diesel or a Turbo'd car before. I presume it is just the same. Does anyone know what part numbers I need, ie. Filter and sump plug (if new one is recommended) etc.

Lastly has anyone got hints on how to change the oil, such as how to access the filter, how to remove the undertray, how tight to do the sump back up, how much oil to put in etc.etc.

Thanks

[Goochie]

Just changed the oil on my Petrol Octavia.

The filter is a pain to get to but unscrewed by hand.

The plug on the octy sump is easily removed and I tightened it until it "felt OK".

The undertrays are secured with Torx type screws (bots supplied in most good socket sets). On the Octy its 4 screws to remove the middle one.

The dealer can provide part numbers (or even Halfords)

[paulwakinshaw]

Use a genuine Skoda filter, it will only cost a few quid more than the Halfords one but just for peace of mind. I have seen some so called OE quality aftermarket oil filters that have been opened up and the filter itself was crap in comparison to the genuine OE one

[aixlad]

Originally Posted by Grant

I'm planning on doing a mid service oil change, as I'm not always the gentlist driver and want to keep the car in good shape. I've had a look on here and couldn't find a guide on how to change the oil.

I've changed it on other cars before, but haven't changed a Diesel or a Turbo'd car before. I presume it is just the same. Does anyone know what part numbers I need, ie. Filter and sump plug (if new one is recommended) etc.

Lastly has anyone got hints on how to change the oil, such as how to access the filter, how to remove the undertray, how tight to do the sump back up, how much oil to put in etc.etc.

Thanks

Quite easy to do, see this -

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/fabia...ght=change+oil

[Grant]

Cheers for that, I'll Email to work for printing

[devonutopia]

Yep - nice and easy once you have right tools and know your way about. Mate does mine in about 15 minutes. Always using a proper oil filter too (amazing how gunked up they get in only 6 thousand miles or so! )

[aixlad]

Originally Posted by Grant

Cheers for that, I'll Email to work for printing

Maybe a bit over the top, but the risk, and associated hassle of stripping the threads on the aluminium oil sump was enough for me to go out and buy myself a magnificent Norbar SL1 Torque Wrench Not cheap, but provides a wonderfully made precision tool to fiddle with during those moments of lonely boredom

[Johnnyc]

Not sure if it applies to your car but make sure you get a new sump plug washer too. These are designed to deform slightly and make a good seal. If you just re-use the old one it will probably leak so a new one is advised.

[Lummox]

You should replace the sump bung (does say that in the linked guide).

[Johnnyc]

Sorry Lummox couldn't bothered to check out the link. Thought about it and then thought...Nah!

[aixlad]

Originally Posted by Johnnyc

Not sure if it applies to your car but make sure you get a new sump plug washer too. These are designed to deform slightly and make a good seal. If you just re-use the old one it will probably leak so a new one is advised.

Quite right. The best policy is to get a new sealing washer AND sump plug.

[Lummox]

A new sump plug comes with a washer on it (part of the bung it doesnt come off).

[ScoobyChris]

Anyone know the warranty implications of servicing the car more frequently than the Skoda service schedule?

Chris

[Fluffmeister]

Originally Posted by Lummox

A new sump plug comes with a washer on it (part of the bung it doesnt come off).

So, I should be going back to my dealer after my 10k service and asking WHY I still have the old sump plug on the car?

I know it is, as I marked it to make sure the oil was drained, I have an inherent dis-trust of dealer service departments (no offence Lummox).

Mainly stem's from being ripped off by bike dealers in the past, so when I have the bike serviced I take my own oil and ask for the old bit's back, because I am nice like that

[Johnnyc]

Originally Posted by Fluffmeister

So, I should be going back to my dealer after my 10k service and asking WHY I still have the old sump plug on the car?

Only if you notice an oil leak.

[GAFF]

Originally Posted by Fluffmeister

I know it is, as I marked it to make sure the oil was drained, I have an inherent dis-trust of dealer service departments (no offence Lummox).

A guy here worked in a Ford dealership in the UK, he was telling us a story about a customer who marked everything before work was carried out. The customer went nuts when the techi marked all the new parts the same way as the old ones .