Australian vRS Petrol

david290361 · 15-04-2008, 13:43

Hi viewers,

New member from the colonies here. I have just purchased a new Octavia vRS 2.0 litre petrol turbo, 6 speed manual, 19"alloy wheels, sattelite navigation system, enough airbags to refloat the Titanic and lots of other goodies. This suits me as I am having a mid life crisis and was just about to run off with a secretary.

I have two questions to ask of you:

The tight fisted company I work for will not spring for 95 RON fuel so I have been using 91 RON instead. Will this harm my car?

The second question is that the selling dealer tells me they are having "difficulty" installing the CD stackers (6 CD changer) with the in dash SatNav, so want to supply me with an 80 Gig Ipod in lieu of it. Does this also happen in European delivered cars?

Thank you in advance and I look forward to your responses.

**VRStu** · 15-04-2008, 14:07

Welcome David

19" wheels eh - are they standard out there? We only get 17" OR 18" here.

We get the CD changer as standard here. I would imagine the problem they are having at your dealers is the ground wires were switched around on the later cars for the CD changer.

Some info can be found toward the bottom of this page - Octavia-vRS.com - MFD2 Install Guide

Assuming the Aus RON standards are the same as here then you should be running 97 RON with 95 as a fall back. I wouldn't want to be using 91.

david290361 · 15-04-2008, 14:31

Thanks VRStu,

19" wheels are standard, but then again we can't get Diesel VRS's and the only other model than the Octavia available to us is the Roomster.

We can get 1.9 TDI or a 2.0 TDI in what is known as an Elegance out here.

The issue with the CD changer only applies to the cars with sattelite navigation fitted, as stereos fitted to the others have an in dash CD changer.

The fuel issue is a worry. I don't want to be paying for it myself. I receive a car allowance for the vehicle, but my employer provides a fuel card for running expenses.

They were happy to pay for Diesel fuel in my last car, a Citroen C5 HDI, which was considerably dearer than even 98 RON petrol. I may just have to work on them a bit harder.

Thanks again for your response and your links

billybskoda · 15-04-2008, 14:32

[quote=david290361;1253323]Hi viewers,

New member from the colonies here. I have just purchased a new Octavia vRS 2.0 litre petrol turbo, 6 speed manual, 19"alloy wheels, sattelite navigation system, enough airbags to refloat the Titanic and lots of other goodies. This suits me as I am having a mid life crisis and was just about to run off with a secretary.

As you say "was about to", does that mean I can now run off with the secretary???

david290361 · 15-04-2008, 14:34

No you can't. I saw her first!

**VRStu** · 15-04-2008, 14:43

The problem with the CD changer does apply to the Navigation. THat's what I linked to. You need to swap around the ground wires in the plug on the back of the headunit.

Do you have a pic of the car on the 19's??

billybskoda · 15-04-2008, 14:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

The problem with the CD changer does apply to the Navigation. THat's what I linked to. You need to swap around the ground wires in the plug on the back of the headunit.

Do you have a pic of the car on the 19's??

Or the secretary???

david290361 · 15-04-2008, 14:52

Billyskoda - No, I said A secretary not the THE secretary.

VRStu - Not as yet. I will take some as soon as car has been washed as it is a bit muddy at the moment.

That may have to wait until the weekend though as we have severe water restrictions and car washing is verboten by the Water Nazis.

I will advise my dealer, though in hindsight an 80 Gig Ipod may be better, given that it is more portable and won't get bashed around by whatever I keep in the boot

billybskoda · 15-04-2008, 14:56

[quote=david290361;1253399]Billyskoda - No, I said A secretary not the THE secretary.

QUOTE]

Ah, stand down, bare behind!!!

bahnstormer vrs · 15-04-2008, 16:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by david290361

The tight fisted company I work for will not spring for 95 RON fuel so I have been using 91 RON instead. Will this harm my car?

As has already been said you really ought to be using 98RON or at least 95 and certainly not 91; unless perhaps your version has been detuned at the factory to run on lower octane fuel. What does your handbook say about this?

For a solution may I make the following suggestions;
1. get your Company to pay for 95RON or better still 98RON - 'cos the handbook says it ought to run on that, or
2. Suggest that you will pay the difference between 91 and 95/98, or
3. Find an 'Octane Booster' that you pay for yourself to add to the 91RON that the Company buys.

Good Luck.

PS> Really would be good to see the 19" wheels; what size tyre do you have on them?

Bigw2069 · 15-04-2008, 18:15

OZ vRS Spec here:

http://www.skoda.com.au/pdf/technical-octaviars.pdf

bahnstormer vrs · 15-04-2008, 18:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigw2069

OZ vRS Spec here:

http://www.skoda.com.au/pdf/technical-octaviars.pdf

Read it through; pretty impressive spec with standard 18s jumbo climate etc.

On the fuel issue it says; Min 98RON (95 with lower performance). Therefore considering their Corporate responsibility david290361's Company ought to pay for him to buy 98RON fuel as, after all, they have bought the car and ought to put the correct fuel in it.

scoobynut · 15-04-2008, 21:33

I'm thinking 19" alloys is a typo?

DanSA · 15-04-2008, 23:12

Another OZ vRS memeber here.

Standard is 18's with 225/40R18 Conti's or Exaltos.

Putting 91 ron in is a no no.. warranty issues also may prevail.

Dan.

ZTTvRSFan · 15-04-2008, 23:36

91 RON! You Colonials have a tough time of it!

When was 91 RON Petrol last sold in the UK? Never?

Might explain the need for monster V8s in Oz.

Wouldn't want to run a modern, high-performance car on 91 Ron. I use VPower as much as possible (at 119.9 p per litre!).

DanSA · 15-04-2008, 23:58

Not as bad as the States mate, they have to make to with 87RON

We have 91, 95 and 98 RON readily available, with some places also stocking 100RON race fuel.

Also E20 (ethanol/petrol mix ) and B20 (Biodiesel/diesel mix)

LPG at all service stations.

rsbspt · 16-04-2008, 06:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by scoobynut

I'm thinking 19" alloys is a typo?

Would seem unlikely Skoda Auto would make a special alloy wheel casting for just one, relatively new market and not offer it anywhere else...

ZTTvRSFan · 16-04-2008, 09:08

[quote=DanSA;1254189]Not as bad as the States mate, they have to make to with 87RON

87RON!

I remember reading somewhere that, if you live at high altitude, a lower RON number is better? Hence Denver tends to have petrol with a lower Octane rating than other parts of the States. Is that so?

bengie · 16-04-2008, 09:32

there are different ways of measuring RON, are you sure the aussie RON isn't the same as the US RON which is different to ours.

Bigw2069 · 16-04-2008, 09:37

You would hope that the Oz spec PDF above would be on the same scale as the countries fuel and that states 98 (95*will hamper performance).

15-04-2008, 13:43	#1
david290361 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Australian vRS Petrol Hi viewers, New member from the colonies here. I have just purchased a new Octavia vRS 2.0 litre petrol turbo, 6 speed manual, 19"alloy wheels, sattelite navigation system, enough airbags to refloat the Titanic and lots of other goodies. This suits me as I am having a mid life crisis and was just about to run off with a secretary. I have two questions to ask of you: The tight fisted company I work for will not spring for 95 RON fuel so I have been using 91 RON instead. Will this harm my car? The second question is that the selling dealer tells me they are having "difficulty" installing the CD stackers (6 CD changer) with the in dash SatNav, so want to supply me with an 80 Gig Ipod in lieu of it. Does this also happen in European delivered cars? Thank you in advance and I look forward to your responses.

15-04-2008, 14:07	#2
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,414 Thanks: 125 Thanked 924 Times in 828 Posts	Re: Australian vRS Petrol Welcome David 19" wheels eh - are they standard out there? We only get 17" OR 18" here. We get the CD changer as standard here. I would imagine the problem they are having at your dealers is the ground wires were switched around on the later cars for the CD changer. Some info can be found toward the bottom of this page - Octavia-vRS.com - MFD2 Install Guide Assuming the Aus RON standards are the same as here then you should be running 97 RON with 95 as a fall back. I wouldn't want to be using 91. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

15-04-2008, 14:31	#3
david290361 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Australian vRS Petrol Thanks VRStu, 19" wheels are standard, but then again we can't get Diesel VRS's and the only other model than the Octavia available to us is the Roomster. We can get 1.9 TDI or a 2.0 TDI in what is known as an Elegance out here. The issue with the CD changer only applies to the cars with sattelite navigation fitted, as stereos fitted to the others have an in dash CD changer. The fuel issue is a worry. I don't want to be paying for it myself. I receive a car allowance for the vehicle, but my employer provides a fuel card for running expenses. They were happy to pay for Diesel fuel in my last car, a Citroen C5 HDI, which was considerably dearer than even 98 RON petrol. I may just have to work on them a bit harder. Thanks again for your response and your links

15-04-2008, 14:32	#4
billybskoda V8 Interceptor Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: south coast great britain Posts: 210 Thanks: 5 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Australian vRS Petrol [quote=david290361;1253323]Hi viewers, New member from the colonies here. I have just purchased a new Octavia vRS 2.0 litre petrol turbo, 6 speed manual, 19"alloy wheels, sattelite navigation system, enough airbags to refloat the Titanic and lots of other goodies. This suits me as I am having a mid life crisis and was just about to run off with a secretary. As you say "was about to", does that mean I can now run off with the secretary??? __________________ Mk2 Petrol octy rs estate, black magic, 18s, sunset glass, variable boot floor, maniac behind the wheel... Previous: Rapid 130 Coupe in white Mk1 stage 1 magic Octy Vrs Hatch Mk1 std Furby 1.2

15-04-2008, 14:34	#5
david290361 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Australian vRS Petrol No you can't. I saw her first!

15-04-2008, 14:43	#6
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,414 Thanks: 125 Thanked 924 Times in 828 Posts	Re: Australian vRS Petrol The problem with the CD changer does apply to the Navigation. THat's what I linked to. You need to swap around the ground wires in the plug on the back of the headunit. Do you have a pic of the car on the 19's?? __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

15-04-2008, 14:52	#8
david290361 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Australian vRS Petrol Billyskoda - No, I said A secretary not the THE secretary. VRStu - Not as yet. I will take some as soon as car has been washed as it is a bit muddy at the moment. That may have to wait until the weekend though as we have severe water restrictions and car washing is verboten by the Water Nazis. I will advise my dealer, though in hindsight an 80 Gig Ipod may be better, given that it is more portable and won't get bashed around by whatever I keep in the boot

15-04-2008, 14:56	#9
billybskoda V8 Interceptor Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: south coast great britain Posts: 210 Thanks: 5 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Australian vRS Petrol [quote=david290361;1253399]Billyskoda - No, I said A secretary not the THE secretary. QUOTE] Ah, stand down, bare behind!!! __________________ Mk2 Petrol octy rs estate, black magic, 18s, sunset glass, variable boot floor, maniac behind the wheel... Previous: Rapid 130 Coupe in white Mk1 stage 1 magic Octy Vrs Hatch Mk1 std Furby 1.2

15-04-2008, 18:15	#11
Bigw2069 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rosyth,Scotland Posts: 5,438 Thanks: 203 Thanked 208 Times in 172 Posts	Re: Australian vRS Petrol OZ vRS Spec here: http://www.skoda.com.au/pdf/technical-octaviars.pdf __________________

15-04-2008, 21:33	#13
scoobynut Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 105 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Australian vRS Petrol I'm thinking 19" alloys is a typo?

15-04-2008, 23:12	#14
DanSA Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 36 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Australian vRS Petrol Another OZ vRS memeber here. Standard is 18's with 225/40R18 Conti's or Exaltos. Putting 91 ron in is a no no.. warranty issues also may prevail. Dan. __________________ Dan Ozzy Octy vRS Estate TFSi in Black Magic Clio RS-172 (sold )

15-04-2008, 23:36	#15
ZTTvRSFan Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Australian vRS Petrol 91 RON! You Colonials have a tough time of it! When was 91 RON Petrol last sold in the UK? Never? Might explain the need for monster V8s in Oz. Wouldn't want to run a modern, high-performance car on 91 Ron. I use VPower as much as possible (at 119.9 p per litre!).

15-04-2008, 23:58	#16
DanSA Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 36 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Australian vRS Petrol Not as bad as the States mate, they have to make to with 87RON We have 91, 95 and 98 RON readily available, with some places also stocking 100RON race fuel. Also E20 (ethanol/petrol mix ) and B20 (Biodiesel/diesel mix) LPG at all service stations. __________________ Dan Ozzy Octy vRS Estate TFSi in Black Magic Clio RS-172 (sold )

16-04-2008, 09:08	#18
ZTTvRSFan Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Australian vRS Petrol [quote=DanSA;1254189]Not as bad as the States mate, they have to make to with 87RON 87RON! I remember reading somewhere that, if you live at high altitude, a lower RON number is better? Hence Denver tends to have petrol with a lower Octane rating than other parts of the States. Is that so?

16-04-2008, 09:32	#19
bengie splash!!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: planet earth Posts: 15,029 Thanks: 15 Thanked 135 Times in 117 Posts	Re: Australian vRS Petrol there are different ways of measuring RON, are you sure the aussie RON isn't the same as the US RON which is different to ours. __________________ owner of a skoda octavia 4xvrs3

16-04-2008, 09:37	#20
Bigw2069 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rosyth,Scotland Posts: 5,438 Thanks: 203 Thanked 208 Times in 172 Posts	Re: Australian vRS Petrol You would hope that the Oz spec PDF above would be on the same scale as the countries fuel and that states 98 (95*will hamper performance). __________________

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