Oil change on 4wheel drive system

[Bvfjohnson]

Local agent says it’s necessary. Car is 7 years old, only 9000 miles. L&K 1.4 

No mention in owner’s handbook or servicing schedule. Any ideas? This my 10th Skoda and 2nd Yeti

[Kenny R]

Haldex oil change and pump filter change/ clean depending on which version of Haldex you have is scheduled at every 3 years, but ideally should be done sooner as filter chokes up and causes damage to pump/ motor. The pump filter mesh was choked similar to the picture at 3rd service 7k miles on my previous Kodiaq and the pump/ motor failed shortly after, but luckily was covered by warranty.

Attached chart shows time/mileage service item required.

 

Edited 4 July, 2023 by Kenny R

[Crasher]

For the Gen 4 we say every 40K inc the filter which VAG deny exists but you can buy them from Land Rover dealers. For the Gen 5 we say 20k and we have seen them as bad as the picture above at 20K from new.

[Bvfjohnson]

On 04/07/2023 at 12:45, Kenny R said:

Haldex oil change and pump filter change/ clean depending on which version of Haldex you have is scheduled at every 3 years, but ideally should be done sooner as filter chokes up and causes damage to pump/ motor. The pump filter mesh was choked similar to the picture at 3rd service 7k miles on my previous Kodiaq and the pump/ motor failed shortly after, but luckily was covered by warranty.

Attached chart shows time/mileage service item required.

 

 

[Bvfjohnson]

The answer I was looking for. Main dealer in Yeovil advised that ŠKODA had changed the dates for replacing oil and filter for Haldex to 2 years ( not where true 4 wheel drive with limited slip diffs etc were fitted). Excellent service while I waited with coffee and pastries.

Thanks for help 

[Urrell]

On 18/07/2023 at 17:24, Bvfjohnson said:

Main dealer in Yeovil advised that ŠKODA had changed the dates for replacing oil and filter for Haldex to 2 years

You are lucky to have a dealer where they know there is a filter fitted.

[Ootohere]

@Bvfjohnson  I think someone is making an error.

 

The VAQ diff as fitted to FWD Octavia vRS is now @ 2 years / 20,000 miles. 

 (I would be asking the person 'Which Skoda had true 4 wheel drive and with limited slip diffs other than Skoda Rally car?)

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/509911-vrs-owners-cars-with-a-vaq-front-diff-a-question-on-the-servicing-and-what-you-are-being-told-at-skoda-main-dealerships

That is not Haldex.

 

Maybe the dealership or the person you spoke with can show where the Haldex Service as Skoda / VW Show it is not @ 3 years / 30,000 miles.

Or someone will have that from erWin.

Nothing wrong with doing it at 2 years / 20,000 miles, quite sensible, but seeing that advice / recommendation, guideline or schedule in writing from Skoda / VW would be nice.

 

If Skoda CZ / UK has changed advice then surely that should now be what is known in workshops with all Master Techs, Techs & fitters and not just at the Dealer in Yeovil & with the likes of @Crasheror others that give a damn.

 

http://www.jcr-leeds.com/haldex-servicing-gen5

 

http://haldexrepairs.co.uk/what-generation-of-haldex-is-on-my-car

 

 

 

Edited 20 July, 2023 by toot