Just had a possible dodgy oil change Fabia VRS

majikbikemike · 03-05-2008, 11:27

Hi Peeps

I have just had my tracking done, and thought I would have a oil change aswell, just got home and they left the empty in the boot, it was 10w 40w I thought VRS were 5w 40w, is this gonna kill the car, or will it be ok for a couple months when it will get another change?

Damn you garage's....

Ps tracking was spot on, well I hope it is.

mantamad · 03-05-2008, 11:45

Is it a PD spec oil?

Simon

anonymouse · 03-05-2008, 11:56

You must use an oil which meets specification VW 505 01. The following oils are approved to that specification:

BP Special Visco V 5W-40 (fully synthetic)
Castrol GTD 505 01 5W-40
DEA Ultec Diesel SAE 5W-40
Delphi Prestige Diesel Plus 5W-40 (synthetic-based)
Esso 505 01 5W-40
Fuchs Titan Supersyn SL PD SAE 5W-40 (fully synthetic)
Granville Topaz Diesel 5W-40 (semi-synthetic)
Madit 505 01
Migrol Special S-Plus
Millers XFE-PD SAE 5W-40 (semi-synthetic)
Motul 6100 5W-40
OMV syn com diesel
Q8 Formula Excel 5w40 (fully synthetic)
Shell Helix Diesel Plus VA 5W-40 (semi-synthetic)
VAG-branded 505 01 505 00 High Lubricity Engine Oil 5W-40 - G 052 167 A2
- (Part No: ZGB 115 QLB 00 462 - RRP £32.90 inc VAT for 5 litres)
Valvoline DuraBlend Diesel SAE 5W-40 (semi-synthetic)
Carlube 5W40 PD Triple R VW 505 01 full synthetic

This list is by no means exhaustive.

majikbikemike · 03-05-2008, 13:17

Yep know all the details of what is needed, its just they have used mobile1 in this already, what should I do, will it be ok for a month or should I get it out now. I have the list of whats ok already thanks, thats how I knew it was wrong, will it kill the engine if its in there for a month, as the old oil was black and well worn.

The oil was mobile1 for petrol diesel????

Well looks like another oil change then, aif no defo yes no answers, great, might aswell have just wiped my **** with some fivers this morning.

anonymouse · 03-05-2008, 13:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by majikbikemike

Yep know all the details of what is needed, its just they have used mobile1 in this already, what should I do, will it be ok for a month or should I get it out now. I have the list of whats ok already thanks, thats how I knew it was wrong, will it kill the engine if its in there for a month, as the old oil was black and well worn.

The oil was mobile1 for petrol diesel????

Well looks like another oil change then, aif no defo yes no answers, great, might aswell have just wiped my **** with some fivers this morning.

The PD engines require a specific oil because of the very heavy load placed on the camshaft lobes by the need to both pressurize the vapour and inject it.
If it was me I'd change it - I should imagine others who might come along will say the same.
Can you not complain - they should have known it was not the correct oil ?

bobjim · 03-05-2008, 13:36

take it back and jump up and down,

if you leave it in and it kills your engine and turbo are they going to pay!!!???

Mossman · 03-05-2008, 15:26

Agreed, take it back immediately and get it sorted to your satisfaction - you are paying the £££ so make sure you're happy and they have done the right job!

majikbikemike · 04-05-2008, 20:32

Well oil now changed to Pd specific stoooof, what a pain, didnt go back to the place didnt really trust them again, and they werent the happiest people I have ever met, but they had laser tracking, oh well live and learn

Lofty86 · 04-05-2008, 21:24

Id drive back asap and just drive onto a ramp thats avalable in the garage, and say you will move it once the right oil is in. And filter 'cos il will have thick oil in. Dave

x_boxer_x · 05-05-2008, 02:25

man what a bummmer! so what is actually the best oil for skoda fabs?

fireman · 05-05-2008, 08:44

well i use Comma Diesel PD 5w-40 in mine. Its only been out about a year and i didnt see it on the list above. It designed for that engine and meets requirements on VW 505.01. Mind you im bias as only use comma in all the cars i service

Mossman · 05-05-2008, 09:22

Glad to hear you have the right oil in now, but not happy that the other people have got away with it

You should put something in writing and explain exactly why you will be not be using them again.

Poor service and poor satisfaction is tolerated too much in this country.

Lofty86 · 05-05-2008, 11:20

Trading standards, all the way. Id not let any garage get away with that.

anonymouse · 05-05-2008, 11:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by fireman

well i use Comma Diesel PD 5w-40 in mine. Its only been out about a year and i didnt see it on the list above. It designed for that engine and meets requirements on VW 505.01. Mind you im bias as only use comma in all the cars i service

Quote:

This list is by no means exhaustive.

03-05-2008, 11:27	#1
majikbikemike Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Herts Posts: 68 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Just had a possible dodgy oil change Fabia VRS Hi Peeps I have just had my tracking done, and thought I would have a oil change aswell, just got home and they left the empty in the boot, it was 10w 40w I thought VRS were 5w 40w, is this gonna kill the car, or will it be ok for a couple months when it will get another change? Damn you garage's.... Ps tracking was spot on, well I hope it is. __________________ Did I ever tell you the story about when i met Jesus, what a player, he kept getting me drunk, all I wanted was some water Last edited by majikbikemike; 03-05-2008 at 11:39.

03-05-2008, 11:45	#2
mantamad Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Harrogate Posts: 121 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Just had a possible dodgy oil change Fabia VRS Is it a PD spec oil? Simon __________________ Don't take life too seriously...none of us get out alive anyway Under steer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and over steer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you

03-05-2008, 11:56	#3
anonymouse Nuts Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Greater Manchester Posts: 8,351 Thanks: 147 Thanked 249 Times in 183 Posts	Re: Just had a possible dodgy oil change Fabia VRS You must use an oil which meets specification VW 505 01. The following oils are approved to that specification: BP Special Visco V 5W-40 (fully synthetic) Castrol GTD 505 01 5W-40 DEA Ultec Diesel SAE 5W-40 Delphi Prestige Diesel Plus 5W-40 (synthetic-based) Esso 505 01 5W-40 Fuchs Titan Supersyn SL PD SAE 5W-40 (fully synthetic) Granville Topaz Diesel 5W-40 (semi-synthetic) Madit 505 01 Migrol Special S-Plus Millers XFE-PD SAE 5W-40 (semi-synthetic) Motul 6100 5W-40 OMV syn com diesel Q8 Formula Excel 5w40 (fully synthetic) Shell Helix Diesel Plus VA 5W-40 (semi-synthetic) VAG-branded 505 01 505 00 High Lubricity Engine Oil 5W-40 - G 052 167 A2 - (Part No: ZGB 115 QLB 00 462 - RRP £32.90 inc VAT for 5 litres) Valvoline DuraBlend Diesel SAE 5W-40 (semi-synthetic) Carlube 5W40 PD Triple R VW 505 01 full synthetic This list is by no means exhaustive. __________________ "Stupidity, if left untreated, is self-correcting." - Heinlein

03-05-2008, 13:17	#4
majikbikemike Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Herts Posts: 68 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Just had a possible dodgy oil change Fabia VRS Yep know all the details of what is needed, its just they have used mobile1 in this already, what should I do, will it be ok for a month or should I get it out now. I have the list of whats ok already thanks, thats how I knew it was wrong, will it kill the engine if its in there for a month, as the old oil was black and well worn. The oil was mobile1 for petrol diesel???? Well looks like another oil change then, aif no defo yes no answers, great, might aswell have just wiped my **** with some fivers this morning. __________________ Did I ever tell you the story about when i met Jesus, what a player, he kept getting me drunk, all I wanted was some water

03-05-2008, 13:36	#6
bobjim Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: ****-ryside Posts: 386 Thanks: 18 Thanked 24 Times in 24 Posts	Re: Just had a possible dodgy oil change Fabia VRS take it back and jump up and down, if you leave it in and it kills your engine and turbo are they going to pay!!!???

03-05-2008, 15:26	#7
Mossman Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hull Posts: 496 Thanks: 54 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts	Re: Just had a possible dodgy oil change Fabia VRS Agreed, take it back immediately and get it sorted to your satisfaction - you are paying the £££ so make sure you're happy and they have done the right job! __________________ Black Magic Fabia V/RS Xenons, Heated seats, Cruise, Cupra Front Splitter, new VRs badges, Koni FSDs, Eibachs, Jabba ARB, Jabba Remap, PD160 Intake and 312mm brakes + Detailed by Glyn O'Donnell Black Magic Fabia V/RS Xenons, Heated seats, Cruise, Ecutek Remap, PD160 Intake (Yes I have two! ) Photography Marketing T shirts flickr

04-05-2008, 20:32	#8
majikbikemike Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Herts Posts: 68 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Just had a possible dodgy oil change Fabia VRS Well oil now changed to Pd specific stoooof, what a pain, didnt go back to the place didnt really trust them again, and they werent the happiest people I have ever met, but they had laser tracking, oh well live and learn __________________ Did I ever tell you the story about when i met Jesus, what a player, he kept getting me drunk, all I wanted was some water

04-05-2008, 21:24	#9
Lofty86 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chippenham Posts: 382 Thanks: 22 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Just had a possible dodgy oil change Fabia VRS Id drive back asap and just drive onto a ramp thats avalable in the garage, and say you will move it once the right oil is in. And filter 'cos il will have thick oil in. Dave __________________ '53 Fabia vRS. PD160 intake, Green Cotton Filter, Pikey Intercooler Mod, 312mm Brakes. Debaged Rear End. Fixed The Rear Door Leak! Ready to fit: 19Row Fuel Cooler, Braided Fuel Line, NACA Duct, Wheelarch Pikey Mod. To Buy: FSD's, Pro1.2's, FMIC, LSD, Devils Own Water/Meth Injection, Clucth, SM Flywheel, Hybrid Turbo + Remap. ££££

05-05-2008, 02:25	#10
x_boxer_x Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: B,Ham Posts: 90 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Just had a possible dodgy oil change Fabia VRS man what a bummmer! so what is actually the best oil for skoda fabs?

05-05-2008, 08:44	#11
fireman Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: east midlands Posts: 216 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Just had a possible dodgy oil change Fabia VRS well i use Comma Diesel PD 5w-40 in mine. Its only been out about a year and i didnt see it on the list above. It designed for that engine and meets requirements on VW 505.01. Mind you im bias as only use comma in all the cars i service __________________ Awww its guna end in tears

05-05-2008, 09:22	#12
Mossman Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hull Posts: 496 Thanks: 54 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts	Re: Just had a possible dodgy oil change Fabia VRS Glad to hear you have the right oil in now, but not happy that the other people have got away with it You should put something in writing and explain exactly why you will be not be using them again. Poor service and poor satisfaction is tolerated too much in this country. __________________ Black Magic Fabia V/RS Xenons, Heated seats, Cruise, Cupra Front Splitter, new VRs badges, Koni FSDs, Eibachs, Jabba ARB, Jabba Remap, PD160 Intake and 312mm brakes + Detailed by Glyn O'Donnell Black Magic Fabia V/RS Xenons, Heated seats, Cruise, Ecutek Remap, PD160 Intake (Yes I have two! ) Photography Marketing T shirts flickr

05-05-2008, 11:20	#13
Lofty86 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chippenham Posts: 382 Thanks: 22 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Just had a possible dodgy oil change Fabia VRS Trading standards, all the way. Id not let any garage get away with that. __________________ '53 Fabia vRS. PD160 intake, Green Cotton Filter, Pikey Intercooler Mod, 312mm Brakes. Debaged Rear End. Fixed The Rear Door Leak! Ready to fit: 19Row Fuel Cooler, Braided Fuel Line, NACA Duct, Wheelarch Pikey Mod. To Buy: FSD's, Pro1.2's, FMIC, LSD, Devils Own Water/Meth Injection, Clucth, SM Flywheel, Hybrid Turbo + Remap. ££££

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