In detail: do-it-yourself repair and maintenance Skoda Octavia from a real master for the site my.housecope.com.
Recommendations for choosing a lamp in low beam, as well as a complete instruction with a photo report on replacing the H7 lamp
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It is described and demonstrated in the photo how to change the engine air filter on the Skoda Octavia A5
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Photo report on self-replacement
air conditioner filter price Octavia | Part numbers for buying a new one
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Photo report on the replacement of bulbs in the hind feet. Everything is easier than it seems
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Self-replacement (photo report) of the front brake pads. Part numbers
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Self-replacement of rear disc brake pads, photo report on the work done.
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Self-replacement ATF in an automatic transmission (09G) Skoda Octavia A5. Description of actions.
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How do I get to the front gauges to change the bulbs? We look at the instructions!
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To replace the spark plugs on an Octavia with a bse engine, the intake manifold must be removed.
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We remove the side deflectors of the stove. Photo report on the work done. Be very careful when dismantling!
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According to the reviews of many owners of the Skoda Octavia A5 and A7 models, including the Tour, these cars are quite reliable in operation and have a long service life of the main units and individual parts. Nevertheless, the described Skoda Octavia have their own individual breakdowns and malfunctions, which are most often encountered by the owners of these popular models of the Czech automaker.
As a rule, a description of the elimination of the most frequent breakdowns during the operation of the described Skoda Octavia models can be found on the pages of the manual or the manual for repair and operation.
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In addition to the official publication of the manual, today other manuals are available to car owners, which are published by various publishers.
The current repair manual for the Skoda Octavia A5 models can be found here.
The information provided in the listed manuals or manuals fully describes the design of Skoda Octavia cars, the procedure for replacing consumable parts and materials, as well as information on operational characteristics, regulated volumes of fluids, etc.
Relatively simple and not requiring special professional training or tools, operations can be performed by hand. More complex measures for the repair, tuning or diagnostics of individual systems or units of the Skoda Octavia must be carried out in specially equipped service centers where qualified specialists can quickly and efficiently identify the cause of a particular malfunction and eliminate it.
Judging by the reviews of the owners of the Skoda Octavia A5 models, the most common malfunctions and breakdowns in these cars are problems with the chassis. Also, problems with the power units of the Skoda Octavia version A5, including the Tour models, are also frequent. In any case, when describing the weaknesses of the Skoda Octavia A5 models, it is worth considering the individuality of a particular case, since most of the malfunctions largely depend on the driving style and operating conditions of the vehicle.
So, among the most common malfunctions of the Skoda Octavia A5 models, the following should be highlighted, namely:
- Premature failure of the A5 Tur.In this case, according to the specialists of the service stations, we can talk about factory defects of this part. Repair of the A5 model consists in replacing the described spare part, which can be done with your own hands in a garage using the instructions or manual for car repair;
- The appearance of various noises and whistles when reaching high speed. The reason for this defect is expressed in the insufficient factory soundproofing of the front of the Skoda Octavia, namely the radiator grill. To eliminate this feature in the Skoda Octavia A5 and Tour models, you should independently carry out noise insulation, after removing the grille and mating parts of the front of the body;
- Manifestation of whistle in the channels of the heating system during operation of the car A5 Tour. This drawback manifests itself due to the design features of the car's stove, which is the reason for the rapid clogging of the channels. To solve this problem, it is enough to thoroughly clean the line and install an additional filter, which will serve as an obstacle for penetrating debris and dust;
- Short service life of standard light bulbs. To a greater extent, this applies to front lighting. Many owners of Skoda Octavia A5 cars with considerable experience have replaced factory bulbs with analogues from other manufacturers, which has significantly increased the intervals between the replacement of these parts;
- Failure of wheel bearings. This problem is also one of the most common among the owners of the described models. According to statistics, the average indicator of the resource of the front wheel bearings is a mileage of 40,000 km, which is the reason for many negative reviews from motorists. This is explained by the insufficient quality of the steel from which the constituent parts of these parts are made;
- Curved brake discs. Despite the fact that this problem is inherent not only in cars of this brand, but also in other representatives of the European automotive industry, disks on A5 models have the least high-quality service life. Even with short-term braking in a puddle, there is a high probability of deformation of the disc with subsequent beating of the steering wheel;
- Steering rack problems are also common on the A5 and Tour models. Many car owners notice a knock at this knot already at a mileage of only 40,000 km, and at a mileage of 50,000 km, a rather noticeable backlash appears in the steering mechanism.
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Despite the fact that the designers and engineers in the latest Skoda Octavia models have eliminated most of the shortcomings that were inherent in the previous model, there are still those that bring some disappointment to the owners of these models.
In this thread, we will post photos and video reports on repair and maintenance with our own hands.
I think the topic will be important, since it is not an option for many to figure it out for several versts to the OD to replace the lamp.
To replace the turn bulb you will need: bulb N10776302 and plug 5L0998295, remove the bumper, remove the headlight and cut out the plug for the turn bulb.
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Skoda Octavia Combi A4 / Skoda Octavia Combi A4 (model code: 1U5) 1998 - 2010
We have a 1.6 AEH engine. I decided to replace the timing belt, the mileage was 130 thousand km, I opened the lid, the original is worth, apparently dear. I'm sure 90 percent that they did not change. Ordered through exist, too, the original and the SKF video. Received the other day and was upset, the DAYCO belt came, though with VW AUDI badges. Costs 3 times cheaper without badges!
There are many reasons why you need to service any vehicle yourself.
Maybe the posted photos will help someone with this. And so, we have Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI letter code of the AGR engine. We change the oil and all the filters.At the same time, we try to fulfill the requirements of the service instructions known to us, and especially for cleanliness, since dirt dramatically reduces the resource of any engine, and especially for a diesel engine, and even with a turbine.
Skoda Octavia 1998-2004: Removal and overhaul of the engine. (rus.) Considered engines AEE, AEH, AKL, AVU, BFQ, AEG, APK, AQY, AZH, AZJ, AXP, BCA, AGN, AGU, ARX, ARZ, AUM, AUQ, AGP, AQM, AGR, ALH, AHF, ASV, ASZ.
This engine repair information applies to all VAG vehicles. In order to quickly find the documentation for your engine, simply press Ctrl-F on the keyboard and type the letters of your engine. For example: 2E or BSE (English only!)
(Cooling, Heating, Air Conditioning and Climate Control Systems)
It all started with the fact that the interior began to sweat inside and the further the worse. I began to notice that the level of antifreeze was slightly lowering, but everything was dry everywhere, even in the cabin. I poured in a little and drove on. I thought the stove damper that switches the street-salon broke. I checked - everything was in order, then I took off the glove compartment and only then noticed phlegm at the passenger's feet, from where the air was blowing! I realized that the stove is kirdyk.
It all started with the fact that the interior began to sweat inside and the further the worse. I began to notice that the level of antifreeze was dropping a little, but everything was dry everywhere, even in the cabin. I poured in a little and drove on. I thought the stove damper that switches the street-salon broke. I checked - everything was in order, then I took off the glove compartment and only then noticed phlegm at the passenger's feet, from where the air was blowing! I realized that the stove is kirdyk.
Reason for repair: the gear wheel of the air recirculation control electric drive is turning. A crackling sound is heard when the recirculation button is pressed. During self-diagnostics, the climatronic gives a 4FA error, when the recirculation mode is turned on and off, a buzzing and clicking sound is heard under the torpedo, in the rain everything fogs up.
Skoda Octavia Climatronic system (rus.) Design and principle of operation. Self-study program. Components and parts, Control unit, Control panel, General description of systems, Air temperature control, Sensors, Actuators, New control system, Air supply to the passenger compartment, Refrigerant circulation circuit, Radiator fan electrical circuit, Compressor control system, Self-diagnosis, Functional diagram.
Heater and air conditioner (rus.) Skoda technical manual. Training of service station specialists. The air conditioning systems used on cars Felicia (unregulated compressor), Fabia (compressor with external regulation), Octavia I (compressor with internal regulation), Octavia II (compressor with external regulation), SUPERB (compressor with internal regulation) are considered in detail.
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The troubleshooting program is a very useful text-based flowchart for identifying problems in a particular vehicle, taking into account the specifics of the factory installed equipment.
Actually, this is a textual version of what was later transferred to VAG diagnostic devices under the name “Guided Fault Finding”. 49 pages. 1 Mb.
This information on injection systems applies to all VW, Skoda, SEAT, Audi vehicles.
Suitable for many cars VW, Skoda, SEAT, Audi
Skoda Octavia 1997 ->: Engine 1,9L / 50kW SDI (AGP, AQM) Workshop Manual (rus.) Technical data, Engine removal and installation, Crankshaft drive, Crankshaft drive, Cylinder head, valve train , Power system, Exhaust system. (8 Mb.)
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Skoda Octavia 1997 ->: Engine 1,9L / 50kW SDI (AGP, AQM) Workshop Manual (rus.) Technical data, Engine removal and installation, Crankshaft drive, Crankshaft drive, Cylinder head, valve train , Power system, Exhaust system. (8 Mb.)
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(Front and rear suspension)
Skoda Octavia: 4x4 all-wheel drive. (rus.) Device and principle of operation. Self-study program. Four-wheel drive, Manual transmission, Rear axle final drive, Propeller shaft, Four-wheel drive vehicle redesign (Rear axle, Fuel tank, Vehicle underbody, Exhaust system), Haldex clutch (System description, Mechanical components, Multi-plate clutch) Hydraulic system, General description of the system, Sensors, Control unit, Drives, Self-diagnostics, Functional diagram, Modes of movement.
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(ABS, EDS, ESP / Brake system)
Skoda Octavia Tour - Security systems (rus.) Design and principle of operation. Self-study program.ABS, ABS + EBD, EDL, Electronic Stability System ESBS, EBС. Engine brake management, CAN data bus, ABS self-diagnosis, ABS service, ABS / EDL function diagram, Pedal assembly, Side airbags, Alarm system.
ESP unit number 1J0 907 657 A / acceleration sensor 1J0 907 651A was installed on cars: VW Golf 4 / Bora (1J), VW New Beetle (1C, 9C), VW Lupo (6X, 6E), VW Polo 3 (6N), VW Sharan (7M), VW Transporter T5 (7H), Skoda Octavia (1U), Audi A2 (8Z), Audi A3 (8L), Audi TT (8N), SEAT Alhambra (7V), SEAT Ibiza / Cordoba (6K) , SEAT Leon / Toledo (1M). This information is likely to apply to other vehicles as well.
Skoda Octavia: Security systems (rus.) Design and work description. Self-study program. The active safety system is constantly being improved, in combination with the passive safety system, more than ever, helps to prevent or reduce the consequences of accidents.
Contents: ABS - Anti-lock braking system, ABS + EBD - Electronic brake force distribution, ABS sensors, ABS powertrain, Anti-lock braking system, EDL, Electronic stabilization system ESBS, EBС, Engine braking control, CAN information bus, ABS self-diagnosis, ABS service, ABS / EDL functional diagram, Pedal assembly, Side airbags, Function and function, Maintenance work, Self-diagnosis, Block diagram, Alarm system.
Over the past thirty years, vehicle manufacturers and braking system suppliers have been developing braking and stabilization systems to help drivers cope with certain critical situations. These systems, together with seat belts and airbags, are essential elements of active safety.
Myths about security systems Due to the lack of awareness of the principles of operation of auxiliary systems, there are many rumors among amateurs.The most common myths are the following incorrect statements:
• ABS system increases the braking distance;
• using fast, intermittent braking, the ABS system can be replaced;
• the ESC system intervenes in driving a car prematurely and inaccurately;
• the ESC system is able to eliminate any critical situation for the driver while driving
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Suitable for many cars VW, Skoda, SEAT, Audi
Watch an interesting video on this topic
We recently talked in detail about about the history of the emergence of Octavia... But in any case, let us briefly recall how this car took down German roots on Czech soil.
After the velvet revolution in Czechoslovakia in 1989, the future Czech Republic and Slovakia suddenly found themselves in a situation where the planned economy no longer exists, and the market economy has not yet been built. What competition was, was also poorly known, but automakers from Mladá Boleslav it was clear that their products would now have to be sold not in the countries of the socialist camp (which was also living out its last days), but in Europe.
At the end of 1989, the so-called tender (velvet) revolution took place in the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic, after which the country was rapidly dismantled from the socialist regime and the planned economy with.
But Europe did not need their products at all, the cars there were much more interesting than the new Favorit at that time. In order not to get bogged down in expensive and unpromising in-house developments, it was necessary to find a reliable partner with a good reputation and, of course, opportunities to invest their own funds in the enterprise. We stopped at the Volkswagen AG concern, the joint work with which began already at the end of 1990.
At the end of 1995, the Germans already owned 70% of the Skoda, and in 1996 they showed the world the first Czech-German car, which became the Octavia I. The car was built on the modern PQ34 platform. It would be a big mistake to think that the platform by that time was worn out, like the old overcoat of Akaki Bashmachkin. Rather, on the contrary: Octavia became the first-born PQ34 and at the same time - Audi A3 Mk1. And only a year or two later, Volkswagen Golf 4 Mk4, Bora, Jetta 4, SEAT Leon Mk1 and Toledo Mk2 began to appear.
In those glorious times, Octavia was not puffed up, like a frog, striving to outperform a bull (in our case, Volkswagen), was quite affordable and in a good way modest. Hence the widespread use of a 1.4-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine with a capacity of 75 hp. Before restyling, such a power was given by a 1.6-liter unit, but that one was eight-valve, and our engine was 16-valve. Progress is evident, so to speak. In addition to motors, restyling was able to boast, for example, the ability to install power windows, which were not in 1996 cars. But the rest of the Tour is almost no different from the first Octavia, only the optics became plastic (it was glass), and the bumpers have changed.
In the photo: Škoda Octavia Sedan (1U) ‘1996-2000
I will not argue: 11 years is a serious age. And it’s hard to wait for the “sat down and went” state from the car. But our Octavia was lucky: the owner looks after her well, spares no money. Even when, a few days after the purchase, he found a puddle of antifreeze under the car, he was not upset, but began to gradually bring it to its original state. Happened? Quite!
The car was bought just at such a run, when complex engine maintenance was required, starting with oil and ending with a timing drive.
I already talked about how to change the oil, and add nothing new I can't do what I said... I will only note that the filter is positioned so that it is as difficult to remove it as possible. Therefore, it is better to immediately prepare a puller (just not a chain one - you cannot crawl with it), and a new filter can be found with a turnkey head on the body, which will greatly facilitate its subsequent replacement. The oil is usually poured in 5 W 40, and despite the fact that the crankcase volume is slightly more than four liters, a four-liter canister is just enough: it is usually impossible to drain all the oil anyway.
Everyone chooses oil for himself, and a filter (for example, MANN with the same hex head on the body) costs about 300 rubles. At work, you can save 700 rubles.
An easier job would be to replace the air filter. True, you have to work with a screwdriver, because there are no latches here. The filter costs from 250 rubles, and it is not difficult to find it, since it is used in a number of cars (Seat Ibiza II-IV, Leon I, VW Golf IV, Polo III, Lupo I). In the service, for its replacement, they may ask from 100 to 500 rubles - it all depends on the service.
It is better not to get involved with changing belts yourself, at least if you do not have the proper experience. There is only one service belt, together with the roller it will cost about 1,100 rubles (Contitech). And it will be better to change it right away with timing belts - it will be cheaper this way. And there are really two belts in the timing drive, one with 130 teeth, the second - for 58. The kit also includes 4 rollers and a pump for the cooling system, all this costs about 7,000. And the replacement will cost about the same amount.
You will immediately spit, ostracize, curse and write a referral to a psychiatrist. Now, say the opposite: I never pour oil into the filter when changing. They will do the same to you, only.
As I said, the radiator had to be replaced right after the purchase. It costs quite inexpensively - 1,300 rubles. Its replacement will cost no more than one and a half thousand. Of course, I do not quote the prices for spare parts and work from an official dealer or service: everything will be much more expensive there, and I don’t want to overpay for repairing an older car (and this is logical).
In general, the cooling system of the used Octavia demanded special attention: the pump was changed along with the timing drive, the radiator with a run of just over 140 thousand, and the thermostat did not survive. Fortunately, it also costs a penny - 320 - 350 rubles. But for the replacement, you will have to pay at least 1,000 rubles. In principle, you can change it yourself, especially if you plan to replace antifreeze.
This concludes with the engine. Yes, it does not differ in hurricane power or torque, but with timely maintenance it will last a long time.Even now, when the mileage has exceeded 200 thousand, there is no hint of the "maslozhor", and there is no need to add oil from replacement to replacement.
There are no complaints about the gearbox - there is a mechanical "five-step". Moreover: it has never been necessary to change the clutch in 200,000 km. Just in case, I asked: the Luk clutch kit can be bought for 8,900 rubles.
Drives with constant velocity joints do not pester, while relatives are standing. In general, everything is fine with the transmission. Of course, it all depends on the driving style, and especially gifted individuals will be able to finish everything much earlier, but even they will have to work hard on Octavia.
Brake pads and discs can be safely attributed to consumable parts. And for the price - which cannot but please the owner of the 11-year-old Skoda - too. The front pads cost about 800 rubles (analog), the rear ones start at 850 rubles, although the original ones will ruin the Shkodovoda already by 3,800 rubles. Discs also start at 900 rubles.
Prices for replacement are also absolutely standard: front pads - from 600 rubles, discs - from 900, replacing rear pads is a little more expensive, although the drums themselves are more expensive than front discs - from 1,400 for "kakoy - to baraban" to 6,000 for the original.
From the transmission and brakes, let's move on to a much more interesting part - the chassis.
I will say right away: traditionally, there is practically nothing to break in the rear suspension with a beam, you can only change the silent blocks and shock absorbers, but they have never been changed here, there was no need. But the front suspension had to be shaken up thoroughly.
It is unlikely that someone wants to be engaged in picking in sour and sometimes (to be honest) rusty metal without a lift and pullers. Therefore, immediately ask the service if you are going to change, for example, the rear silent block of the front lever immediately together with the lever. All this can be changed separately, especially since the manufacturers were not yet finally enslaved by the demon of greed and did not press ball joint, and fastened it with bolts. How much does it cost?
The same silent block costs 450 rubles, a ball joint - 880 rubles, a bearing with a strut support - 500 rubles. The spring will cost 1,660, but here we will make a "note of benet": those springs that are on Octavias with a 1.4-liter engine are too soft, and with them in front of the car they are inclined to bow before each hole. Therefore, our car has springs from a car with a 1.8 liter engine. And this is not an isolated case - this practice is used by many owners of Octavia. Front shocks cost around 1,600 apiece. For the replacement of the front shock absorbers, you will have to pay 2-2,5 thousand, the silent sides of the levers - 1,200 apiece. Replacing the ball - another 600 rubles, the springs - 1,800 rubles.
The car's engine, like its heart, beats fast and slow. This is an eternal motor, which, like a human being, brings all other organs to work. Without it, there is no car, because a car also cannot be without a heart. But, sooner or later, it also wears out and breaks down, requiring repair. The article will tell you about the repair of engines of the Skoda Octavia Tour series, about all the mechanisms.
To remove the engine from the Skoda Octavia Tour, you will need a lot of tools and assemblies, namely: a lift, complete sets of heads, screwdrivers, hexagons, a hammer and other tools.
Let's go directly to the removal and installation process. We will consider everything in stages, numbering and inserting technological maps:
Remember that safety when removing and installing an engine on the Skoda Octavia Tour is a priority, and no part is worth irreparable damage to health and life. Therefore, everything should be done slowly and carefully.
Installation of the Skoda Octavia Tour engine, like any unit in the car, is carried out in the reverse order to disassembly.
- when dismantling parts, they must be folded into boxes or jars;
- fold the parts neatly and do not throw them away;
- everything that is drained from the car must be placed in containers, since liquids will come in handy in the future.
Summary table of technical characteristics for the 1.6 Skoda Octavia Tour engine.
Skoda Octavia, new, 13th year of manufacture, departure
And what a big setback ... and now what to throw out the car?
The rear left wheel turned so easily to the right, as if there was a tie rod.
On the right, he turned out all the gaps with a banana
The roof floated out from under the rear window so cool
And the whole back of the roof sticks out like a spoiler
The rear wheel ran right up to the front door
Well, the front Skoda looks like brand new and fresh on the snow.
Octavia was brought to us on a tow truck in this form
They unloaded the machine on their own - it started up and somehow, not without distortions, slid to the ground
An interesting angle - as if the starboard side of the car was bent.
We start to raze the jam
We saw, and the bottom with huge waves - as if the barge was swaying in a storm
The rear wheel has already appeared
Well, how do you order such folds to be straightened?
The amplifier is welded by a pipe inside the threshold of a Czech car
Internal wing amplifiers also in waves
We throw all these remnants of the car onto the slipway
We attach to the flanging of the thresholds
We take off the rear suspension
Here is the suspension. Fresh, small mileage.
This is how the body on the slipway looks like
Sawed straight on the amplifier
Removing a piece of the main jam so that nothing gets in the way
Throw a piece to scrap metal
Pulling with slipway hydraulics
We straighten what was bent by a banana
Unscrew all amplifiers
Next, we proceed to the donor
As a donor, we have a broken body on the right and front
Cut off the back left part with the roof from the donor
At the donor we open the threshold - there are the same amplifiers in the form of a pipe
What a whole black rear left wing our crumpled red shkodnik will have!
Preparing the bottom of the original Skoda for docking
Factory welded seam on the bottom - drilled point by point
And we cut the amplifiers across
See what branded rubber clip tied the body to the slipway
We put the donor on the slipway to the prepared red skeleton
Both sides of the docking process are prepared for the process
Choosing the same docking orbitals for the Union and Apollo
We expose everything with a pneumatic jack at the same height
Removing the slip clamps
And with the help of a winch we push a new ass on the Skoda's face
I remember the army saying “I will pull my eyes on. "
Roof pillars gradually join
The bottom creeps into its factory weld spots
A little more, for now, a finger crawls between the pillars of the donor and original roofs ...
And now the match won't fit ...
Gaps on the starboard side - even now sit down and drive
On the port side, we expose more gaps
We boil all amplifiers first
Then we boil the outer metal of the thresholds
And we cook the bottom at the factory points
Getting started on the roof pillars
We boil the internal amplifiers first
Then we boil the outer metal, just as it happened with the thresholds
We paint over all repair places on the inside of the bottom
From the bottom on the bottom we make Tectyl anticorrosive
We prepare all attachments for painting
The client asked for more soundproofing
We use vibro sheets stp bomb
We cover everything attached to it + the bottom
Further, as usual - we glue the splenitis on the vibro-sheet
Beauty is better than from the factory!
The result of our shkodorezok is:
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It is also planned to publish the manual itself in sections. I used to think why. But when faced with the fact that many people buy cars in a car dealership and managers do not bother to give them instructions for the car, I realized that it would not be superfluous.Needless to say, about those who buy a car is not new.
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Name: Skoda Octavia Tour. Instructions for use, maintenance and repair
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According to the maintenance regulations for the Skoda Octavia A5, the spark plugs on the 1.8 TSI engine (CDAB 152 HP, CDAA 160 HP) are replaced every 60 thousand km. Checking the condition of the candles - every 15 thousand km.
Replacing the timing belt is one of the most demanding and time-consuming operations performed during vehicle maintenance. According to the list of routine maintenance established for the Skoda Octavia A5, the belt condition should be checked every 60,000 km, and then every 30,000 km. When reaching 120,000 km, a belt replacement is provided.
Monitoring the condition of the accessory drive belt (aka alternator belt) on the Skoda Octavia A5 with a 1.6 MPI 102 hp engine. should be done every 30,000 km. At the same time, adjustment of the belt tension is not provided, since an automatic tensioner is installed in the drive mechanism.
According to the list of routine maintenance for the Skoda Octavia A5, replacement of spark plugs should be done every 60,000 km, condition monitoring - every 15,000 km. The procedure will differ significantly depending on the type of engine. In this article, we will consider the sequence of actions when replacing the 1.6 MPI BSE aspirated candles.
During the operation of the Skoda Octavia A5, it may be necessary to replace the lamps in the headlights. Such a need arises in the event that the light bulb is burned out or the owner is not satisfied with the current characteristics of the light beam. Most often, low and high beam lamps fail, so in this article we will talk about them.
Replacing the air filter of the Skoda Octavia A5 power system is included in the list of routine maintenance. According to the list, the filter condition should be checked every 15,000 km, replacement - every 60,000 km. The specified frequency can be adjusted depending on the operating conditions.
Very often, the owner of the Skoda Octavia A5 is faced with the task of removing the door trim. Removing the door cards is required, for example, to replace OEM speakers or improve noise isolation.
According to the maintenance regulations, the oil in the Skoda Octavia A5 engine must be changed every 15,000 km. Under severe operating conditions (large cities, dusty areas), the replacement interval should be reduced to 7,000 - 8,000 km.
Replacing the rear brake pads of the Skoda Octavia A5 is largely done by analogy with replacing the front. However, there are some nuances associated with the design features of the rear brakes. The shape of the caliper, the scheme of its fastening and the technology of fixing the pads themselves are different.
Replacing the Skoda Octavia A5 brake pads is most often done when the lining is excessively worn. Very rarely, there are cases of their oiling, detachment from the base or destruction. In this article, we will talk about replacing the front pads, which, as a rule, wear out much faster than the rear ones.
The Skoda Octavia A5 cabin filter must be replaced every 15,000 km, but at least once a year, according to the list of routine maintenance established by the manufacturer. These times can be adjusted downward under severe operating conditions, for example, with frequent driving on dusty dirt roads. In this case, it is advisable to change the cabin filter every 10,000, and in some cases even every 6,000 km.
To reduce the cost, the car was developed on the A IV platform, which became common for six models of the Volkswagen concern: VW Golf IV and Bora, Seat Toledo and Leon, Audi A3 and, in fact, Skoda Octavia. Recall that since 1991 the Czech company has been part of Volkswagen. All the technical stuffing was borrowed from "relatives" in the concern - the Octavia uses engines, transmission and chassis that have successfully passed the test of time on many Volkswagen models of the late 80s - early 90s. From a clean slate, only Czech bodies were created, the choice of which was also proposed taking into account the concept of the model - these are 5-door liftbacks and Combi station wagons with spacious luggage compartments, which are one of the largest not only among the platform models, but also among the “classmates” generally. Plus, the Octavia is distinguished by its large payload - about 580 kg!
Another marketing trick of the creators, which consumers bought into: the "Czech" looks noticeably larger than its "relatives" and is very similar to the more prestigious Passat (B5), but costs much less. So why shouldn't rational consumers buy a Czech car?
Skoda Octavia and domestic car enthusiasts liked it - the demand for it was so high that a strategically important decision was made to arrange its assembly in Ukraine - since 2002 this model has been assembled at the Eurocar plant in Solomonovo (Transcarpathian region).
The bodies of the Octavia are galvanized, and even the cars of the first years of production are not subject to corrosion. If you find rust, then, as a rule, this is a consequence of poor-quality repairs after an accident.
As a rule, most often we find richly equipped cars in the Ambient and Elegance configurations. In the latter, you can find central locking, power accessories, front airbags, air conditioning, ABS, alloy wheels and foglights. Although the Octavia could be equipped with an even cooler under the order. The richest version of Laurin & Klement can be recognized by the cream-colored leather upholstery. True, such cars are rare in Ukraine. Affected by the high initial cost. The basic Classic car was usually equipped with a low-power 75-horsepower engine, and its modest list of equipment included a hydraulic booster, a steering column with adjustable height, an immobilizer and radio preparation.
As a rule, there are Octavia equipped with gasoline engines ranging from 1.6 to 2.0 liters. Diesel versions are less common. Low-power 1.4-liter ones are not found either (they were not officially delivered to us). By the way, one of the 1.4-liter units has the same power as the 1.6-liter engine - 75 liters. With.
On Octavia units, the water pump is driven by the timing belt, therefore, when replacing it (every 60 thousand km), it is recommended to check the condition of the "pump". If its shaft is loose or antifreeze leaks, urgently replace the pump, otherwise the meeting of the valves with the pistons will become inevitable.
The motorists of the company service station said that air flow meters failures were noted in the 1.6-liter 75-horsepower engines. The reason is the not entirely successful design of the air intake pipe, in which a filter mesh is installed at the inlet. Over time, it becomes clogged, which leads to an increase in the load on the flowmeter potentiometer and, as a result, to its breakdown. On other engines, the branch pipe design was improved by removing this ill-fated mesh.
The most hassle-free gasoline unit is the 1.6-liter 101-horsepower. It differs from the similar in volume 75-horsepower brother, which was installed on the VW Golf II and Passat (B3), in that it is a more modern engine with an aluminum block and a cylinder head, a higher compression ratio, a different cylinder diameter and piston stroke. ...
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2.0-liter engines often use more oil than others. According to servicemen, unlike Audi 1.8 T engines (150 hp).from.), in a similar "Shkoda" unit, the turbine oil supply pipe does not coke, although it is still worth checking its condition during maintenance.