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This is a discussion on Service intervals within the Octavia II forums, part of the Skoda Model Discussion Area category; My dad (72) has just bought a new Octavia 2.0 Tdi and despite my advice to him the local dealership ...
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08-09-2007, 18:21
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| Service intervals My dad (72) has just bought a new Octavia 2.0 Tdi and despite my advice to him the local dealership (Deans in Dumfries) have advised him that he requires variable servicing ( service every 2 years or when indicated on display). He will only cover around 8 to 10000m per year surely he should be on a fixed service schedule?? He is a bit dottery being old an that has he been badly advised? |
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08-09-2007, 19:55
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| Re: Service intervals On that mileage variable would make sense, one service every 2 years. |
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08-09-2007, 19:56
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| Re: Service intervals I agree, and you will save money too.
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08-09-2007, 20:15
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| Briskodian  | Re: Service intervals I would say not, I would go for a fixed regime personally, I would expect from that mileage a lot of cold starts and short journeys.
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08-09-2007, 21:29
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| Re: Service intervals I'd agree that the dealer has advised correctly. Long life oils will see him good and the fact that the dealer would get more business from him in terms of services if they had advised him otherwise would also point to there being nothing in it for them to say "variable" unless it was the best option.
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08-09-2007, 21:34
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