engine oil top up's

[fusemender]

Still debating if to chose the Octavia 2.0L tdi pd 140 Hatchback as my next company car.
I was told by LLoyds TSB auto leasing this car uses oil and I would need to top it up often.
Im not sure what oil would be needed but the auto lease man said its exspensive.
He also said if on an incline at traffic lights dont hold the car on the clutch as it overheats and causes problems.
Any comments would be appreciated.
Steve.

[Lummox]

Err correct on all parts.

Search on the site for your oil requirements.

[dstev2000]

To be fair, you shouldn't hold ANY car on the clutch when sitting on an incline

Does the Octavia have a specific overheating problem compared to other makes?

[Chris.G]

Originally Posted by fusemender

Still debating if to chose the Octavia 2.0L tdi pd 140 Hatchback as my next company car.
I was told by LLoyds TSB auto leasing this car uses oil and I would need to top it up often.
Im not sure what oil would be needed but the auto lease man said its exspensive.
He also said if on an incline at traffic lights dont hold the car on the clutch as it overheats and causes problems.
Any comments would be appreciated.
Steve.

Oil top ups cost around £13 per litre including VAT. As an idea on usage I normally use one every 6000 miles.

Im sure you would burn out any clutch using it to hold the car at traffic lights. Try using the handbrake, its cheaper

[dstev2000]

Originally Posted by Chris.G

Try using the handbrake, its cheaper

OR.............get an L&K with hill hold

[Chris.G]

Originally Posted by dstev2000

OR.............get an L&K with hill hold

Show off

[dan123]

Originally Posted by fusemender

Still debating if to chose the Octavia 2.0L tdi pd 140 Hatchback as my next company car.
I was told by LLoyds TSB auto leasing this car uses oil and I would need to top it up often.
Im not sure what oil would be needed but the auto lease man said its exspensive.
He also said if on an incline at traffic lights dont hold the car on the clutch as it overheats and causes problems.
Any comments would be appreciated.
Steve.

Why are you worried about the cost of oil for a company car?

[dstev2000]

Originally Posted by Chris.G

Show off

Not quite, I haven't got the bl00dy thing yet

[sworrall]

Originally Posted by dan123

Why are you worried about the cost of oil for a company car?

i was wondering that too, we always used to claim our oil back on expenses

[radders]

My oil cost me £42 at Halfords. The next 4 litres cost me £28 after a bit of searching and asking around, and this was for a better spec. Using Goggle, the oil manufacturer explains the difference and what the numbers mean. I now have the next spec up as they sent me the wrong one, for the original price
As for the car, definately recommend it. Maxi-dot is good, as is cruise. Xenons would be nice but you get a great car for a lower monthly tax outlay.

[fusemender]

Originally Posted by dan123

Why are you worried about the cost of oil for a company car?

Unfortunately oil and screen wash are items that cannot be claimed for, only business mileage is re-imbursed.
I dont make the rules.
Steve.

[dan123]

Originally Posted by fusemender

Unfortunately oil and screen wash are items that cannot be claimed for, only business mileage is re-imbursed.
I dont make the rules.
Steve.

Just keep fiddling the mileage then

Dan

[masg111]

I bought a TD 140PD from new and have only used about 1/3 litre in 6000 miles, so I'm guessing some cars are more thirsty than others. I do tend to drive fairly long drives rather than lots of small jouneys so that might help

[runboy]

Agree about not holding a manual with the clutch on a hill, but also with a DSG gearbox, if you release the brake enough for the clutch to engage and leave it like that on a hill, holding the car on the "creep", the clutch can auto-disengage to prevent overheating and you be off rolling backwards!