The word (Oil) flashing on my dash

leighgsxr · 04-05-2007, 14:17

Hi Can anyone tell me I had my VRS serviced 6 Months ago and now I have the little spanner back on my dash but also the word "oil" is flashing on my dash. Not the oil can symbol but the word. I have checked the oil and it is ok?

***ncarring*** · 04-05-2007, 14:23

It means it's due for an imtermediate service (i.e. basically just an oil change).

Tom_vRS · 04-05-2007, 14:24

Yep, it thinks its due an oil change service.

**VRStu** · 04-05-2007, 15:48

You don't say which vRS you have - Fabia or Octavia.

The Fabia will be on Fixed intervals of 12 months or 10k miles, that being the case I would say it's simply the sevice indicator wasn't reset properly last time.

The Octavia could be on Fixed or Variable, Fixed then as above the indicator probably wasn't reset, Variable should be a maximum of 18k miles between services based on oil quality.

ZiziUK · 28-05-2007, 20:05

I am about to change my oil myself. Once this is done how do I reset the oil indicator, or is it automatic ?

**mannyo** · 28-05-2007, 20:59

Depends on the car and current service regieme. For an octy on variable servicing you need to go to the dealer to get it reset. For an octy on fixed servicing, the instructions on how to DIY is in the manual, as I believe it is for the fabia.

If your car is currently on variable, then you will also need the correct oil as specified for variable servicing. Also if on variable do not follow the instructions in the manual as you will mess the coding up between the dashpod and ecu.

daver · 29-05-2007, 16:18

It can be reset with Vag Com if you know anyone near to you who would be kind enough to do it for you

04-05-2007, 14:17	#1
leighgsxr Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The word (Oil) flashing on my dash Hi Can anyone tell me I had my VRS serviced 6 Months ago and now I have the little spanner back on my dash but also the word "oil" is flashing on my dash. Not the oil can symbol but the word. I have checked the oil and it is ok?

04-05-2007, 14:23	#2
*ncarring* Don't talk, drive! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The B roads of Britain Posts: 12,785 Thanks: 15 Thanked 78 Times in 68 Posts	Re: The word (Oil) flashing on my dash It means it's due for an imtermediate service (i.e. basically just an oil change). __________________ Nick

04-05-2007, 14:24	#3
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 10,716 Thanks: 556 Thanked 361 Times in 243 Posts	Re: The word (Oil) flashing on my dash Yep, it thinks its due an oil change service. __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green. << Clickable for boring info. My Journal

04-05-2007, 15:48	#4
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,543 Thanks: 85 Thanked 822 Times in 743 Posts	Re: The word (Oil) flashing on my dash You don't say which vRS you have - Fabia or Octavia. The Fabia will be on Fixed intervals of 12 months or 10k miles, that being the case I would say it's simply the sevice indicator wasn't reset properly last time. The Octavia could be on Fixed or Variable, Fixed then as above the indicator probably wasn't reset, Variable should be a maximum of 18k miles between services based on oil quality. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

28-05-2007, 20:05	#5
ZiziUK Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The word (Oil) flashing on my dash I am about to change my oil myself. Once this is done how do I reset the oil indicator, or is it automatic ?

28-05-2007, 20:59	#6
mannyo BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stevenage Herts. Posts: 10,658 Thanks: 23 Thanked 246 Times in 232 Posts	Re: The word (Oil) flashing on my dash Depends on the car and current service regieme. For an octy on variable servicing you need to go to the dealer to get it reset. For an octy on fixed servicing, the instructions on how to DIY is in the manual, as I believe it is for the fabia. If your car is currently on variable, then you will also need the correct oil as specified for variable servicing. Also if on variable do not follow the instructions in the manual as you will mess the coding up between the dashpod and ecu. __________________ Manny 2005 Octavia 2.0TDi Elegance combi my skoda website http://www.octaviars.co.uk Join the briskoda.net folding team click Here for more info

29-05-2007, 16:18	#7
daver Skudmunki Join Date: May 2003 Location: Northwest Posts: 482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: The word (Oil) flashing on my dash It can be reset with Vag Com if you know anyone near to you who would be kind enough to do it for you __________________ http://www.sloganizer.net/en/] Diamond Silver 54 Octy vRS Mk1, 18" TT Quattro Black / Polished rims, 225x40x18 Goodyear F1 GSD3,a Forge FMIC, Forge Eliminator DV , 4bar FPR, HID Hi/Lo Mains and fogs, LED purewhite LED Sidelights, HID Fogs, Silvervision Indicator bulbs all round, Headlight protectors...

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