Service "LongLife service" is a technology for calculating a flexible maintenance interval, taking into account the individual conditions of use of the car and personal driving style. An important condition for maintenance with extended intervals is the use of engine oil "LongLife service".
Note: If an impellent oil that is not suitable for service is filled "LongLife service", service must be carried out at intervals depending on time and mileage (see below).
Models with PR number "QG1" equipped with a display showing the maintenance interval in the instrument cluster (see Section 13 Chapters "Controls and methods of operation"), an engine oil level sensor, and (in some cases) brake pad wear sensor. The display shows flexible maintenance intervals. When calculating the interval, mileage, fuel consumption, engine oil temperature, load on the particulate filter of diesel models, etc. are taken into account. The result of evaluating these factors is a measure of engine oil contamination due to thermal stress, which is the decisive factor for determining the remaining mileage until an engine oil change.
Note: For some countries, including Russia, even on vehicles with a PR number "QG1" program "LongLife Service" is turned off and maintenance is carried out in the same way as on models with a PR number "QG2".
In the case of service intervals based on time and mileage, the service intervals are pre-set by Škoda and correspond to a specific mileage or vehicle operating time. PR number "QG0" available on models without technology "LongLife service", i.e. without corresponding components. PR numbers "QG2" And "QG3" available on models with components required for technology "LongLife service" (on models "QG3" missing oil quality sensor), but this technology is not activated. At the same time, the display in the instrument cluster indicates fixed maintenance intervals, depending on time and mileage.
Service Interval
The frequency of a particular service (oil, inspection or special work) listed in the relevant subsections below.
Some procedures under severe operating conditions should be performed more frequently. Severe operating conditions include:
- regular short trips or traffic with frequent stops (V "urban rhythm");
- a large proportion of cold engine starts;
- car operation in areas with a long winter period;
- frequent long periods of idling (for example, when operating a car as a taxi);
- frequent operation of the car with the gas pedal fully depressed, with a high load, with a trailer or top rack;
- operation of the vehicle on diesel fuel with a high sulfur content;
- frequent use of the vehicle in dusty or muddy areas, or off-road.
Oil service ("Oil Change Service")
Oil service according to the program at intervals depending on time and mileage, is carried out every year, or 7500 km of run (for diesel models running on fuels with a sulfur content of more than 2000 ppm), or every 15,000 km of run (what comes first). On models serviced under the program "LongLife service", oil service intervals are dependent on vehicle operating conditions and are approximately the same as above for fixed interval models. Oil maintenance includes the following procedures:
- changing engine oil and oil filter (see Section 6);
- checking the thickness of the front and rear brake pads (see Section 8);
- service interval reset using diagnostic tool (see chapter 5) or instrument cluster (see "Controls and methods of operation");
- replacement of the fuel filter of diesel models operated on diesel fuel with a high sulfur content (see Section 23).
Inspection Service ("Inspection Service")
According to the program, at intervals depending on time and mileage, inspection maintenance is carried out every 2 years, or 30,000 km of run. On models serviced under the program "LongLife service", the inspection service is carried out as indicated by the indicator in the instrument cluster, but not more often than every year / 15,000 km and not less than every 2 years / 30,000 km.
Interval service includes the following procedures (in addition to oil maintenance procedures, see above):
- checking the expiration date of the first aid kit and tire repair kit (in the presence of, see Introduction);
- brake fluid replacement (models up to 2010 model year), - see Section 9;
- Checking the drawbar hitch with a removable ball head of the manufacturer "Profsvar";
- reading data from fault memory (using an electronic diagnostic tool, see chapter 5);
- checking the functioning of the lock cylinder in the driver's door;
- checking the operation of the mechanism of the upper hatch, its lubrication and cleaning (see Section 19);
- battery check (see Section 17);
- checking and, if necessary, cleaning the drainage holes in the air intake chamber in front of the windshield;
- checking the brake fluid level (taking into account the wear of the pads, see Section 4); if the fluid level is below normal - identify and eliminate the leak (see Section 8);
- visual check of the brake system from under the car for leaks and damage (see Section 8);
- checking the condition, inflation pressure and wear of the tires, including the spare wheel (see Section 12);
- checking the absence of corrosion, visual inspection of the paintwork of the body with open: doors, hood, luggage compartment and fuel tank filler cap;
- visual inspection of the integrity of the underbody protective coating.
Special works
Note: Use of high sulfur diesel fuel (over 2000 ppm) leads to increased wear of the cylinders and reduces the cleanliness of the pistons. Therefore, when operating a car on such fuel, the engine oil and fuel filter should be changed every 7500 km.
Additional work is carried out depending on the time of operation or the mileage of the car. The following are intervals for checking/replacing filters, spark plugs, some fluids, and drive belts.
Every 7,500 km: change the fuel filter on diesel models running on diesel fuel with a high sulfur content (see Section 23).
Every 30,000 km: change the fuel filter on diesel models running on diesel fuel that does not meet the EN 590 specification (see Section 23).
Every 3 years: oil change (without a filter) Haldex couplings for all-wheel drive models from model year 2010 (see Section 22).
After 3 years from start of operation and every 2 years thereafter: brake fluid change for vehicles from model year 2011 (see Section 9).
Every 60,000 km or every 2 years: change the cabin filter (see Section 15).
Every 60,000 km of run:
- replacement of working fluid and filter 6-speed DSG (see Section 21);
- Change of oil (without a filter) Haldex couplings for all-wheel drive models up to model year 2009 (see Section 22).
Every 4 years: check the expiration date and, if necessary, replace the bottle of sealant from the tire repair kit (in the presence of, see Introduction).
Every 60,000 km or every 4 years:
- replacement of spark plugs for 1.4 l gasoline engines (see Section 14);
- checking frost resistance and coolant level, if necessary - correcting the level (see Section 4);
- checking the condition and, on models without a tension roller, the tension of the accessory drive belt (see Section 18);
- checking the proper functioning of all switches, instrumentation and other electrical components:
- checking the condition of the wiper blades, the serviceability of the washer fluid supply to the windows and headlights, if necessary, adjusting the nozzles (see Section 7);
- visual inspection of the parts of the engine compartment (engine, transmission, hinge boots, protective panels), above and below the vehicle for leaks and damage (see Sections 4 and 5);
- visual inspection of CV joints and their anthers for leaks and damage (see Section 11);
- examination (from under the car) reliability of fastening of the tie rod ends, the absence of their play and the integrity of the anthers (see Section 10);
- visual inspection of steering gear boots and suspension ball joints for leaks and damage (see Section 10);
- examination (from under the car) reliable fastening of the exhaust system and the absence of its damage and leaks (see Section 13);
- check and, if necessary, adjust the headlights (see chapter 12);
- lubrication of the hood lock;
- carrying out a road test (see Section 20).
Every 6 years: replace the power source of the autonomous anti-theft alarm siren (replaced only together with the siren, see Section 12).
Every 90,000 km: change the fuel filter on diesel models running on diesel fuel according to EN 590 specification (see Section 23).
Every 90,000 km or every 6 years:
- air cleaner filter element replacement (see Section 16);
- replacement of spark plugs for petrol engines 1.8, 2.0 and 3.6 l (see Section 14).
At 150,000 km: replacement of the timing belt for diesel engines with unit injectors "TDI-PD" (BXE, BLS, BMP and BKD codes, see chapter 2).
At 150,000 km and then every 30,000 km: definition (using an electronic diagnostic tool, see chapter 5) the mass of soot in the particulate filter of diesel models with engines BLS, BMP and SVVV, equipped as standard with a particulate filter.
Every 180,000 km: Change the timing belt on the 1st generation TDI-CR diesel engine (code svvv, see chapter 2).
At 180,000 km and then every 30,000 km: Determining the amount of soot in the particulate filter (using an electronic diagnostic tool, see chapter 5) diesel models with engines "CFFB", "CLJA", "CFGB" And "CAYC", supplied as standard with a particulate filter.
Every 210,000 km: change the timing belt for 2nd generation TDI-CR diesel engines "CFFB", "CLJA", "CFGB" And "CAYC", see chapter 2.
Every 300,000 km: replacement of the timing belt tensioner pulley for diesel engines with unit injectors "TDI-PD". see chapter 2.