Vehicle Maintenance Skoda Octavia 1

Technical inspections and maintenance
Change engine oil every time after 15,000 km If the mileage was 15,000 km earlier than in one year, then you need to start changing the engine oil. If the oil change is due only a few months before the Annual...

Engine oil change
The oil should be changed whenever possible when the engine is at operating temperature. 1. Remove the oil filler plug. 2. For vehicles with a damping underbody plate, the plate must be removed. 3. Having unscrewed the...

Oil filter change
1. Loosen the oil filter (e.g. "Hazet" 2171-1"), extract it. 2. Clean the sealing ring contact surface on the engine. 3. Lightly oil the rubber o-ring. 4. After installing the new filter, tighten it by hand. 5. After...

Coolant change
Warning! Antifreeze is bad for your health! Attention! Do not inhale coolant vapors, do not swallow it, avoid any direct contact of the coolant with the skin and eyes; dangerous when ingested! Attention! Drain the...

Coolant drain
Attention! Hot steam may escape when the surge tank is opened. Carefully open the lid of the tank, after closing it with a rag. 1. Carefully open the cap on the coolant expansion tank. 2. Remove soundproofing. 3. Place...

Coolant filling
The capacity of the cooling system is about 6.3 liters. Coolant level with engine warm: slightly above mark "MAX" (indicated by an arrow). Mixing ratio 1. Install soundproofing. 2. Pour the coolant of the appropriate...

Tire pressure table
Pressure values - in bar (kPa)

Checking the tightness of the wheel bolts
Necessary special tools, instrumentation and fixtures: wrench with calibrated tightening torque. The tightening torque for wheels with aluminum and steel rims is 120 Nm.

Checking the thickness of the brake pads of the front wheels
Attention! In order to better assess the thickness of the brake pads, remove the wheels and, after checking, mount them back in the same position. 1. Before proceeding with disassembly, mark the relative position of the...

Brake linings of the disk brake mechanism of back wheels
Attention! In order to better assess the thickness of the brake pads, the wheels should be removed. 1. Before proceeding with disassembly, mark the relative position of the wheel with the wheel hub. 2. Having unscrewed...

Brake linings of the drum brake mechanism of back wheels
1. Check the thickness of the brake linings through the inspection hole in the sheet steel of the brake caliper. 2. Wear limit of brake pads - 2.2 mm without support pad. In case of wear, it is absolutely necessary to...

Poddomkrachivanie car
Raising the car on a lifting platform and a car lift The shoulders of the lifting platform can only be installed under the spars. Attention! Under no circumstances should lifting platform arms or a car jack be installed...

Towing the vehicle and starting the engine by towing the vehicle
Loops are provided at the front and rear of the vehicle for attaching a tow rope. Attention! Attach the tow rope or tow bar only to the above towing eyelets. Attention! The tow rope must be resilient so that the towed...