Wacky Gulliver

WackyGulliver · 27-03-2008, 21:42

I am not yet a Skoda owner but for th past 26 years have been running Mazda 626/6/323 cars from new. I am therefore accustomed to reliable motoring (I take it for granted now) but am now considering kicking against the high cost of Mazda franchise servicing. I am temporarily running a "family" Ka.

I am deeply interested in buying a new Octavia 1.9 diesel hatchack Elegance. I understand that the reliability/build quality of the Octavia is excellent, but I have heard of and read about issues that some owners have with unusual levels of oil consumption. Is this an Octavia diesel problem?

I would appreciate owner feed back on this issue, and any other "annoying" issues as I propose to keep my next car for 10 years/100000 miles.

Can any one infrm me please

Gulliver

Conshine · 27-03-2008, 21:59

Hello & welcome

I own a fabia vRS so I can't really help you on the pro/cons wth it.

In my opinion, the Skoda build quality is the same if not better than VW.

Ben

gillywibble · 27-03-2008, 22:48

Hello

It does like a drop of oil during the running in stage, but nothing excessive in my opinion.

smstext · 28-03-2008, 22:11

welcome along

WackyGulliver · 28-03-2008, 23:46

Thanks to replies to date, but is there anyone with Octavia oil consumption issues
Wacky Gulliver

andy2407 · 29-03-2008, 20:52

I have the 2.0 TDi Octavia and it needs a litre of oil every 6k-7k miles which I don't find too bad.

The general opinion seems to be that oil consumption is somewhat dependent on how the car was originally run in - taking it too easy in the early days can increase oil consumption later on.

Taxi 219 · 29-03-2008, 21:08

1.9TDi and 2.0TDi use about 1 litre per 10000 miles approx.Mine is a 1.9TDi with 41000 miles and uses 1 litre every 10000 miles which i considered "normal".

WackyGulliver · 01-04-2008, 01:06

Thanks to all you guys replying to my oil consumption message.
Will most probably be buying a 1.9 diesel Ambiente or Elegance within the next 3 months. Am actively looking round for very attractive deals on new cars, then I will hopefully be a loyal 10 year plus Octavia man.
Wacky Gulliver

Conshine · 01-04-2008, 10:56

Mine uses about 1litre per 10k and that seems to be the consensus.

Ben

KenONeill · 01-04-2008, 11:04

Hiya.

Mine (old 110, so not entirely typical of current models) hardly uses any oil. I've a theory that high consumption is associated with gentle running in and then running variable servicing.

Conshine · 01-04-2008, 11:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by KenONeill

Hiya.

Mine (old 110, so not entirely typical of current models) hardly uses any oil. I've a theory that high consumption is associated with gentle running in and then running variable servicing.

Mine was certainly not gently run in all the time

Also, the fabia has a fixed 10k service schedule.

Ben

27-03-2008, 21:42	#1
WackyGulliver Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maidstone Posts: 4 Members Car: Octavia L & K Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Wacky Gulliver I am not yet a Skoda owner but for th past 26 years have been running Mazda 626/6/323 cars from new. I am therefore accustomed to reliable motoring (I take it for granted now) but am now considering kicking against the high cost of Mazda franchise servicing. I am temporarily running a "family" Ka. I am deeply interested in buying a new Octavia 1.9 diesel hatchack Elegance. I understand that the reliability/build quality of the Octavia is excellent, but I have heard of and read about issues that some owners have with unusual levels of oil consumption. Is this an Octavia diesel problem? I would appreciate owner feed back on this issue, and any other "annoying" issues as I propose to keep my next car for 10 years/100000 miles. Can any one infrm me please Gulliver

27-03-2008, 21:59	#2
Conshine Ho Ho Ho Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ashford, Kent Posts: 1,950 Members Car: Silver Fabia vRS Thanks: 104 Thanked 59 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Wacky Gulliver Hello & welcome I own a fabia vRS so I can't really help you on the pro/cons wth it. In my opinion, the Skoda build quality is the same if not better than VW. Ben __________________ Ben

27-03-2008, 22:48	#3
gillywibble Cuthbert Dibble Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Watching Tom peeping at Lady Godiva. Posts: 7,642 Members Car: Octavia Elegance 2.0 Tdi Thanks: 234 Thanked 290 Times in 243 Posts	Re: Wacky Gulliver Hello It does like a drop of oil during the running in stage, but nothing excessive in my opinion. __________________ I drink, therefore I spam.

28-03-2008, 22:11	#4
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28-03-2008, 23:46	#5
WackyGulliver Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maidstone Posts: 4 Members Car: Octavia L & K Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Wacky Gulliver Thanks to replies to date, but is there anyone with Octavia oil consumption issues Wacky Gulliver

29-03-2008, 20:52	#6
andy2407 Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Upper Ramsbottom Posts: 5,688 Members Car: Yellow Fabia vRS Thanks: 62 Thanked 238 Times in 192 Posts	Re: Wacky Gulliver I have the 2.0 TDi Octavia and it needs a litre of oil every 6k-7k miles which I don't find too bad. The general opinion seems to be that oil consumption is somewhat dependent on how the car was originally run in - taking it too easy in the early days can increase oil consumption later on. __________________ The future's bright The future's mellow Now with a little zest of Washbrook added (andy is a cnut)

29-03-2008, 21:08	#7
Taxi 219 Not anymore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 2,278 Members Car: Octavia TDi 2006 Thanks: 118 Thanked 112 Times in 109 Posts	Re: Wacky Gulliver 1.9TDi and 2.0TDi use about 1 litre per 10000 miles approx.Mine is a 1.9TDi with 41000 miles and uses 1 litre every 10000 miles which i considered "normal". __________________ Car now: 56 Octavia MK2 1.9TDi Ambiente-Debadged-Metallic Flamenco Red DMF Reqiured soon Previous: 06 Octavia Mk1 1.9TDi Classic with + pack-Diamond Silver Sadly missed: 97 Nissan Primera 2.0TDi SLX- Red Paul I only live for GTA IV

01-04-2008, 01:06	#8
WackyGulliver Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maidstone Posts: 4 Members Car: Octavia L & K Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Wacky Gulliver Thanks to all you guys replying to my oil consumption message. Will most probably be buying a 1.9 diesel Ambiente or Elegance within the next 3 months. Am actively looking round for very attractive deals on new cars, then I will hopefully be a loyal 10 year plus Octavia man. Wacky Gulliver

01-04-2008, 10:56	#9
Conshine Ho Ho Ho Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ashford, Kent Posts: 1,950 Members Car: Silver Fabia vRS Thanks: 104 Thanked 59 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Wacky Gulliver Mine uses about 1litre per 10k and that seems to be the consensus. Ben __________________ Ben

01-04-2008, 11:04	#10
KenONeill Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Normally in Scotland! Posts: 11,458 Members Car: Octavia TDi110 Thanks: 67 Thanked 588 Times in 574 Posts	Re: Wacky Gulliver Hiya. Mine (old 110, so not entirely typical of current models) hardly uses any oil. I've a theory that high consumption is associated with gentle running in and then running variable servicing.

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