When should I get my first Variable Service?

thetrev.com · 08-12-2004, 18:39

Hi

The octavia (1.9 TD 110BHP Model) is 12 months old now on Variable servicing got 21000 on the clock and still no service light should I just carry on or get her serviced?

Thanks

Trev

MonkeyHanger · 08-12-2004, 18:43

IIRC deisels can go to 30K or so?

Watch the dash when you start up, it'll tell you when it needs to go in

**TaviaRS** · 08-12-2004, 19:02

Kust got my second service indicator to come up at 38k on mine, first was at 22k

MonkeyHanger · 08-12-2004, 19:12

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Originally Posted by TaviaRS

Kust got my second service indicator to come up at 38k on mine, first was at 22k

Jon, does yours have a service indicator or a white flag that pops up out of the dashboard?

**TaviaRS** · 08-12-2004, 20:23

White flag

I think it's because it rarerly gets driven hard that it just decides it wants to go in and get thrashed by a mechanic

Podwin · 08-12-2004, 21:05

Why did my first service pop up at 17,500?
I assumed that was normal-ish but now I'm thinking its a bit low

Lummox · 08-12-2004, 21:34

Petrol or diesel?

However thats why it is variable, it all depends on how the car is driven.

**TaviaRS** · 08-12-2004, 22:02

So 16k would indicate that it's had a fairly hard life then?

***DGW*** · 08-12-2004, 22:37

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Originally Posted by Podwin

Why did my first service pop up at 17,500?
I assumed that was normal-ish but now I'm thinking its a bit low

It's 20,000 miles max between services on variable for the 1.8T so 17,500 miles isn't bad at all.

Lummox · 08-12-2004, 22:43

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Originally Posted by TaviaRS

So 16k would indicate that it's had a fairly hard life then?

Nah the opposite, means its been pussy footed about

Variable servicing

Petrol - min 9,300 miles...max 20,000 miles.

Diesel - min 9,300 miles...max 30,000 miles.

However the max diesel mileage has now been dropped to 20k also on new models.

***DGW*** · 08-12-2004, 22:52

I didn't know that there is a minimum mileage for variable servicing, Ross. And doesn't the V6 diesel have a 24,000 mile max service interval?

Lummox · 08-12-2004, 23:00

I think it could be 22,000 for the V6, was on Audi but not 100% on the Skoda.

They are the tolerances if you like, light can come on anywhere between those set parameters, they are what we program into the dash at PDi and service.

Stuart_J · 09-12-2004, 08:43

On our 110 Tdi services were at 28000 & 57000, guess next one about 84000, car does a lot of long runs so guess that helps

Stuart

fen_l&k · 09-12-2004, 13:42

My first was at 31k (!) and now just turned 50k and still no service indicator - I'm doing slightly shorter runs now, so I suspect it might pop up a little earlier next time. However, it also looks like I'll be making an unscheduled stop sooner for a new clutch

MonkeyHanger · 09-12-2004, 13:43

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Originally Posted by fen_l&k

My first was at 31k (!) and now just turned 50k and still no service indicator - I'm doing slightly shorter runs now, so I suspect it might pop up a little earlier next time. However, it also looks like I'll be making an unscheduled stop sooner for a new clutch

I knew the 30K figure i quoted came from a reliable source

fen_l&k · 09-12-2004, 13:55

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Originally Posted by MonkeyHanger

I knew the 30K figure i quoted came from a reliable source

Why thank you, kind sir!

jyker33 · 16-12-2004, 18:27

The oil light on my octavia 1.9tdi has just flashed yellow and beeped, is this my service light

i have variable servicing and my car has done 17k. (sorry if this has been done before?)

SkodiRS · 16-12-2004, 18:45

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Originally Posted by jyker33

The oil light on my octavia 1.9tdi has just flashed yellow and beeped, is this my service light

i have variable servicing and my car has done 17k. (sorry if this has been done before?)

When you turn on your car you should see "service" flashing in the MFA/clock display.

To be on the safe side I'd check my oil level as I'm not sure what's the indications are between model specs.

agent006 · 16-12-2004, 19:50

According to my local dealer most of the Superb taxis are asking for a service every 6k.

jyker33 · 16-12-2004, 21:31

checked my oil, was a little low, so i've topped it up and the yellow light has gone, i think will go on to fixed servicing after i have had my service done next week. thanks for your help

08-12-2004, 18:39	#1
thetrev.com Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Glos Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	When should I get my first Variable Service? Hi The octavia (1.9 TD 110BHP Model) is 12 months old now on Variable servicing got 21000 on the clock and still no service light should I just carry on or get her serviced? Thanks Trev Last edited by thetrev.com; 08-12-2004 at 18:49.

08-12-2004, 19:02	#3
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08-12-2004, 20:23	#5
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,918 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	White flag I think it's because it rarerly gets driven hard that it just decides it wants to go in and get thrashed by a mechanic __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

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Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,390 Thanks: 18 Thanked 571 Times in 500 Posts	Petrol or diesel? However thats why it is variable, it all depends on how the car is driven. __________________ Unit 18 now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

08-12-2004, 22:02	#8
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,918 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	So 16k would indicate that it's had a fairly hard life then? __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

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MonkeyHanger BANNED Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Anywhere but here Posts: 8,781 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	IIRC deisels can go to 30K or so? Watch the dash when you start up, it'll tell you when it needs to go in

08-12-2004, 21:05	#6
Podwin Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Warrington Posts: 262 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Why did my first service pop up at 17,500? I assumed that was normal-ish but now I'm thinking its a bit low

08-12-2004, 22:52	#11
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,030 Thanks: 45 Thanked 152 Times in 115 Posts	I didn't know that there is a minimum mileage for variable servicing, Ross. And doesn't the V6 diesel have a 24,000 mile max service interval? __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP, Jabba rear ARB, and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.01 mpg...

08-12-2004, 23:00	#12
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,390 Thanks: 18 Thanked 571 Times in 500 Posts	I think it could be 22,000 for the V6, was on Audi but not 100% on the Skoda. They are the tolerances if you like, light can come on anywhere between those set parameters, they are what we program into the dash at PDi and service. __________________ Unit 18 now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

09-12-2004, 08:43	#13
Stuart_J Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Winchester Posts: 5,554 Thanks: 37 Thanked 79 Times in 72 Posts	On our 110 Tdi services were at 28000 & 57000, guess next one about 84000, car does a lot of long runs so guess that helps Stuart __________________ Speed is an addiction for which thankfully there is no cure

09-12-2004, 13:42	#14
fen_l&k Briskodian Join Date: May 2003 Location: Deepest Fenland Posts: 2,559 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My first was at 31k (!) and now just turned 50k and still no service indicator - I'm doing slightly shorter runs now, so I suspect it might pop up a little earlier next time. However, it also looks like I'll be making an unscheduled stop sooner for a new clutch __________________ Howard Octavia TDi L&K in Cayenne Member of the exclusive "Social Misfits" and "Objectionable To55ers" community

16-12-2004, 18:27	#17
jyker33 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	is this my service light? The oil light on my octavia 1.9tdi has just flashed yellow and beeped, is this my service light i have variable servicing and my car has done 17k. (sorry if this has been done before?)

16-12-2004, 19:50	#19
agent006 Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 310 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	According to my local dealer most of the Superb taxis are asking for a service every 6k.

16-12-2004, 21:31	#20
jyker33 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	checked my oil, was a little low, so i've topped it up and the yellow light has gone, i think will go on to fixed servicing after i have had my service done next week. thanks for your help

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