Variable service or Not

Jipp · 15-05-2005, 19:32

I have a VRS 54 with 9000 miles, the service book has had hand writern in it next service due 10000. I never asked for the car not to be on variable servicing so am am confused. Phoned the dealer who informed me not to worry and service the car when it says. Just to confirm if the car is on 10000mile service will the service light come on at 10000 miles or does this light only come on with variable servicing.

**mannyo** · 15-05-2005, 19:38

If the service indicator comes on at around 9k miles you are on fixed servicing. If you are at 10k miles and it still hasnt come on you are most likely on variable.

You get the indicator on either, the only difference is if on Variable it just says "Service" then the mileage countdown.

Dont forget the indication is only shown for a few seconds after starting the engine where the mileage display is.

Octygone · 15-05-2005, 19:39

My last octy had fixed servicing and the "service 1000 miles" used to come up....just found out it does the same in my variable service one as well so it's going in on Monday (2nd service 38,000 £240 ish)

***DGW*** · 15-05-2005, 19:39

You should get a warning around 1000 miles in advance. A text message will appear in the trip counter display for about 20 seconds each time you start the engine. Why not ask the dealer to connect your car to a diagnostic machine and confirm what type of servicing it is programmed for?

jinxy72 · 16-05-2005, 14:58

if it is set to 10000mls servicing can a dealer change to vari ??

Nigel26 · 17-05-2005, 16:36

i have mine done every 10K miles and the light didnt come on till 19K miles or there abouts... i booked it in then and by the time i got to the garage it was just over 21K.

i think my car was on variable from the factory but i prefer to have it done every 10K.

Dr Zoidberg · 17-05-2005, 16:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by jinxy72

if it is set to 10000mls servicing can a dealer change to vari ??

If it's not already been serviced and changed to the standard oil , yes

Jipp · 17-05-2005, 19:32

Cheers it must be on variable then. Its good to know you get a countdown till it is up.

I would like to service it every 10K but I am not that rich.

logiclee · 17-05-2005, 19:40

Look at the sticker in the boot or in your service book.

Near the bottom left there will be a three figure code amongst all the other codes.

QG0 - Fixed servicing
QG1 - Variable servicing.

Cheers
Lee

15-05-2005, 19:32	#1
Jipp Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Variable service or Not I have a VRS 54 with 9000 miles, the service book has had hand writern in it next service due 10000. I never asked for the car not to be on variable servicing so am am confused. Phoned the dealer who informed me not to worry and service the car when it says. Just to confirm if the car is on 10000mile service will the service light come on at 10000 miles or does this light only come on with variable servicing.

15-05-2005, 19:38	#2
mannyo BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stevenage Herts. Posts: 11,029 Thanks: 30 Thanked 294 Times in 275 Posts	If the service indicator comes on at around 9k miles you are on fixed servicing. If you are at 10k miles and it still hasnt come on you are most likely on variable. You get the indicator on either, the only difference is if on Variable it just says "Service" then the mileage countdown. Dont forget the indication is only shown for a few seconds after starting the engine where the mileage display is. __________________ 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

15-05-2005, 19:39	#3
Octygone Old Git Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 6,679 Thanks: 180 Thanked 107 Times in 67 Posts	My last octy had fixed servicing and the "service 1000 miles" used to come up....just found out it does the same in my variable service one as well so it's going in on Monday (2nd service 38,000 £240 ish) __________________

15-05-2005, 19:39	#4
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,112 Thanks: 48 Thanked 165 Times in 122 Posts	You should get a warning around 1000 miles in advance. A text message will appear in the trip counter display for about 20 seconds each time you start the engine. Why not ask the dealer to connect your car to a diagnostic machine and confirm what type of servicing it is programmed for? __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.09 mpg...

17-05-2005, 16:36	#6
Nigel26 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Walsall, West Midlands Posts: 2,298 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i have mine done every 10K miles and the light didnt come on till 19K miles or there abouts... i booked it in then and by the time i got to the garage it was just over 21K. i think my car was on variable from the factory but i prefer to have it done every 10K. __________________ Sea Grey Mondeo Titanium X

16-05-2005, 14:58	#5
jinxy72 Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: south east Posts: 164 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	if it is set to 10000mls servicing can a dealer change to vari ??

17-05-2005, 19:32	#8
Jipp Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Cheers it must be on variable then. Its good to know you get a countdown till it is up. I would like to service it every 10K but I am not that rich.

17-05-2005, 19:40	#9
logiclee Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Notts, UK Posts: 787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Look at the sticker in the boot or in your service book. Near the bottom left there will be a three figure code amongst all the other codes. QG0 - Fixed servicing QG1 - Variable servicing. Cheers Lee __________________ Another Ex-Scooby owner. Mondeo TDCi 130 6 Speed Ghia, Octavia 1.9TDi Elegance (Now Sold), Fabia 1.9TDi Comfort and Felicia 1.9D GLi

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