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mcgyver · 20-05-2005, 07:08

Hi folks,
My octi rs is due for it's 20k service next week. The thing is, my dealer reckons it will just need a filter and oil change, and thats it. He has only sold 2 RS's and would not be familiar with the detailed servicing that is required. In saying all that, I could not fault him in any other way. I need your help as regards what it is exactly the car should be getting done. I have heard that our brake fluid has to be changed, but the dealer has never heard of that

. I don't mind spending the cash, all I want is that everything that should be done, will be done. I would really appreciate your help on this one as she is booked in for the service next Thursday.BTW she is on variable servicing, but he insists on doing it every 10k

Regards,
Paul

Lummox · 20-05-2005, 07:12

If you are on fixed servicing which it sounds like it is then a 20k consists of....

Oil
Oil Filter
Pollen Filter
Inspection

If you are taking it to a Skoda dealer then they must have current and upto date service sheets and inspection manuals. Not knowing what is done at a particular service is a lousy excuse. vRS servicing is no different to a normal Octavia. The only Octavia that is different is the 4x4 where it has the Haldex coupling to service.

Brake fluid is every two years regardless of milegae.

Stubax · 20-05-2005, 07:14

Your service book defines what should be done, try reading that - your dealer should know that without being told!

WRCSixtyThree · 20-05-2005, 08:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcgyver

BTW she is on variable servicing, but he insists on doing it every 10k

Sounds like you need to find yourself another dealer. There's only one reason why he'd want to service it every 10K...

Colin, we need a cash register smilie ;-)

Lummox · 20-05-2005, 19:26

Generally you actually make more money servicing variable cars than 10k's. Its just you have to wait longer for it..lol.

WrightyRS · 20-05-2005, 21:19

Get mine serviced every 8K at the dealer so i'm well up on my fixed service schedule,currently has 43K miles on it 17K miles to go till i get the cambelt changed,very many miles before its due but better to be safe than sorry.

20-05-2005, 07:08	#1
mcgyver Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: castlebar, ireland Posts: 93 Members Car: 06 octi Vrs in Race Blue Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Calling all Techies Hi folks, My octi rs is due for it's 20k service next week. The thing is, my dealer reckons it will just need a filter and oil change, and thats it. He has only sold 2 RS's and would not be familiar with the detailed servicing that is required. In saying all that, I could not fault him in any other way. I need your help as regards what it is exactly the car should be getting done. I have heard that our brake fluid has to be changed, but the dealer has never heard of that . I don't mind spending the cash, all I want is that everything that should be done, will be done. I would really appreciate your help on this one as she is booked in for the service next Thursday.BTW she is on variable servicing, but he insists on doing it every 10k Regards, Paul __________________ SHAMOAN MOTHER F~#KERS Last edited by mcgyver; 20-05-2005 at 07:26.

20-05-2005, 07:12	#2
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,458 Members Car: Mk2 Golf GTi 16v and building a 20VT MK2. Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 753 Times in 633 Posts	If you are on fixed servicing which it sounds like it is then a 20k consists of.... Oil Oil Filter Pollen Filter Inspection If you are taking it to a Skoda dealer then they must have current and upto date service sheets and inspection manuals. Not knowing what is done at a particular service is a lousy excuse. vRS servicing is no different to a normal Octavia. The only Octavia that is different is the 4x4 where it has the Haldex coupling to service. Brake fluid is every two years regardless of milegae. __________________ www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

20-05-2005, 19:26	#5
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,458 Members Car: Mk2 Golf GTi 16v and building a 20VT MK2. Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 753 Times in 633 Posts	Generally you actually make more money servicing variable cars than 10k's. Its just you have to wait longer for it..lol. __________________ www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

20-05-2005, 21:19	#6
WrightyRS 200 laps....... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Essex Posts: 2,375 Members Car: Octavia vRS,Renault Clio Trophy 237/500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Get mine serviced every 8K at the dealer so i'm well up on my fixed service schedule,currently has 43K miles on it 17K miles to go till i get the cambelt changed,very many miles before its due but better to be safe than sorry. __________________ Alex Skoda Octavia vRS-Awaiting Mike at Impossible to sort out STILL RenaultSport Megane R26 Ultra Blue Number 21 Honda CBR600Fi

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20-05-2005, 07:14	#3
Stubax Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 207 Members Car: Octavia vRSII,ex mk1, ex 1.6 Ambiente Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Your service book defines what should be done, try reading that - your dealer should know that without being told!

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