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Octavia fuel tank expansion chamber
This is a discussion on Octavia fuel tank expansion chamber within the Octavia II forums, part of the Skoda Model Discussion Area category; Does anyone know if the new Octavia has a fuel expansion tank that, like the one on the Fabia, can ...
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17-06-2005, 01:11
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| Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Midlands
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| Octavia fuel tank expansion chamber Does anyone know if the new Octavia has a fuel expansion tank that, like the one on the Fabia, can be accessed by the “button trick”. (The button is normally depressed as the fuel-filler cap is screwed in to allow a full tank of fuel, as it warms up, to flow into a reserve space). |
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17-06-2005, 01:22
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| Briskodian  Join Date: May 2004 Location: West Lothian
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| Yes it does. Gets you an extra 10 or so litres after the three clicks from the fuel pump (typically 50 - 52 litres from the organge light coming on for me). Regards
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17-06-2005, 22:08
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| Thanks for the information. However, at a quick glance, I cannot see what needs doing to open the chamber - there does not appear to be a button (as on my VRs) but there are three radially-arranged bars sitting over the neck of the main filler pipe. |
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17-06-2005, 22:23
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| *A note to petrol owners* Dont do the 'button' trick on your car, it can result in a fair bit of damage to the fuel system. |
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17-06-2005, 23:39
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| what happens on a petrol if you hold that button in is the fuel backs up down the breather system, filling up the charcoal canister and they knackers the ACF valve for the vent recirculation. |
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18-06-2005, 12:40
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| Briskodian | Ahhh..... just as well I couldnt see the mystery switch when I looked for it the other day then! If the potential is there to press this button accidentally, why is it located in that position? |
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