Vehicle maintenance (petrol) Skoda Felicia

Maintenance Specifications (all models)
Petrol models Volumes of working fluids Engine oil (including oil filter), l Engine 1.3 l 4.5 Engine 1.6 l 3.5 The amount of oil required to raise its level from the MIN·mark to the MAX mark of the dipstick, l 1.0...

Weekly checks (all models)
Introduction Mandatory regular vehicle maintenance procedures include a set of simple checks that take a minimum of time, but allow you to avoid unforeseen expenses for sometimes expensive repairs. These checks should...

View of the engine compartment
View of the engine compartment of 1.3 l models 1 - Spacer rod suspension struts; 2 - Wiper drive electric motor; 3 - Heater block; 4 - Battery; 5 - Solenoid valve for purge of the coal adsorber; 6 - Coal adsorber; 7 -...

Schedule of ongoing maintenance
The intervals for the current maintenance of the car proposed in this Section are designed for the independent performance of all procedures by the owner of the vehicle. The duration of the intervals was determined...

Regular car maintenance
every 7500 km or every 6 months. If, from the moment of purchasing a new car, the owner carefully adheres to the routine maintenance schedule, checks fluid levels and the condition of components subject to increased...

Changing the engine oil and oil filter
Every 15,000 km of run. 1. Regular engine oil change is one of the most important routine maintenance procedures that can be performed by the car owner himself. Over time, engine oil thins and becomes contaminated,...

Checking the condition of the pads and discs of the front brake mechanisms
1. Firmly apply the parking brake, then jack up the front of the vehicle and support it on jack stands. Remove the front wheels. 2. A visual assessment of the residual thickness of the friction linings can be made...

Check of serviceability of a control system of the engine
Once a year, regardless of the mileage. 1. This check, while not strictly mandatory, is part of the routine vehicle maintenance procedures specified by the manufacturer. During the test, using special diagnostic...

Checking and adjusting valve clearances (models 1.3 l)
Valve clearance adjustment 1 - Measuring probe; 2 - Locknut; 3 - Adjusting screw; 4 - Screwdriver; 5 - Key Note. Valve lifters for 1.6L engines are equipped with hydraulic compensators, and therefore there is no need to...

Checking the condition of hoses and identifying sources of leaks
1. Jack up the front of the car and place it on jack stands. Inspect the outside of the mating surfaces of the power unit, paying attention to traces of oil and coolant leaks. Particular attention should be paid to the...

Check of a condition of protective covers of power shafts
1. Jack up the car and put it on stands. Turn the steering wheel all the way out and slowly rotate the front wheel, visually assessing the condition of the rubber protective cover of the outer CV joint of the drive...

Suspension and steering drive
Front suspension and steering 1. Jack up the front of the car and place it on jack stands. 2. Perform a visual check of the condition of the anthers of the ball bearings and protective covers of the steering rack...

Check of components of system of release of the fulfilled gases
1. When the engine is cold (less than an hour after turning it off) carefully inspect the sections of the system from the engine exhaust manifold to the cut of the exhaust pipe. For convenience, the car should be raised...

Checking the condition of the coolant
Attention! Wait until the engine has completely cooled down before proceeding with the procedure. Do not allow antifreeze to come into contact with eyes, exposed skin, or painted surfaces of car body panels. Wash off...

Lubrication of locks and hinges
1. Moving along the sides of the car, lubricate the hinges of all doors and the hood with liquid machine oil (don't forget the tailgate hinges). Lubricate also the latches, mechanisms and strikers of door locks. 2....

Checking the composition of the exhaust gases
This check, despite the need to use a special gas analyzer, is included by the Skoda car manufacturer in the routine maintenance of the vehicle. However, the compilers of this Guide believe that an urgent need to...

Checking the windshield wipers/washers/headlight lenses
1. Check the condition of the wiper blades (see Section Weekly checks ). 2. Check up passability of nozzles of giving of washing liquid. The jets of liquid from the nozzles should be supplied with good pressure just...

Vehicle test runs
Every 30,000 km of run. Instruments and electrical equipment 1. Check the correct functioning of control devices and electrical equipment. 2. Make sure that the meter readings are adequate, turn on all consumers of...

Replacing the air cleaner element
1.3L models with SPFI 1. Loosen the wire clips around the top cover of the air cleaner housing. 2. Turn out three fixing bolts and... ...carefully lift the cover to ensure free access to the filter element. Try not to...

Replacing Spark Plugs — 1.3L Models
1. The recoil efficiency of the power unit largely depends on the correct functioning of the spark plugs. It is important that the spark plugs match the size of the engine installed on the car ( see specs ). Provided...

Timing Belt Check — 1.6L Models
Note. This test does not apply to 1.3L models that use a chain drive for timing. 1. Remove the top timing belt cover (see chapter Engine repair ). 2. Carefully inspect the belt for cracks (pay special attention to the...

Ignition Distributor Lubrication — 1.3L Models
1. Remove the locking screw from the distributor housing. 2. Enter a couple of drops of impellent oil into the opened hole. 3. In case of in situ procedure (without removing the distributor), try to prevent oil from...

Checking the condition of the accessory drive belt
1. The condition of the auxiliary drive belt can be checked visually. You should pay attention to the presence of abrasions, cracks, delaminations, etc. Defects. To inspect the ribbed side of the belt, twist it. 2. In...

Checking the airbag system
Perform a Visual Inspection of the External Condition of the Block (ov) pillows (ek) security (see chapter Onboard electrical equipment ). If signs of a malfunction are found, the defective unit must be replaced.

Check of systems of decrease in toxicity of the fulfilled gases
1. A detailed description of checking the condition of the components of toxicity reduction systems is given in Chapter Supply system . 2. The inspection mainly evaluates the external condition of the components, hoses...

Check of a condition of boots and drums of back brake mechanisms
1. Support the front wheels, then jack up the rear of the vehicle and support it on jack stands. 2. A quick check of the residual thickness of the friction linings of the shoes can be made through the hole in the shield...

Check body panels for signs of corrosion
In order to avoid violating factory warranty obligations, this check should be entrusted to specialists from a Skoda branded car service. The work includes a thorough check of the state of the paintwork of the body...

Checking the transmission oil level
Every 60,000 km of run. 1. Drive the car onto a flyover / viewing hole, or jack it up and place it on props. Make sure that the car raised above the ground is located strictly in a horizontal plane. The transmission oil...

Replacing Spark Plugs — 1.6L Models
1. The recoil efficiency of the power unit largely depends on the correct functioning of the spark plugs. It is important that the spark plugs match the size of the engine installed on the car. Provided that the above...

Fuel filter replacement
Warning! Remember that gasoline is a volatile and highly flammable liquid - take appropriate safety precautions. 1. Relieve any residual pressure in the supply system. 2. The fuel filter is located behind the vehicle...

Transmission oil change
1. Changing the transmission oil is much faster and easier if you first make a short trip in the car, warming up the power unit to normal operating temperature. 2. Park the vehicle on level ground, paved if possible,...

Brake Fluid Replacement
Once every three years, regardless of the mileage. Warning! The fluid used in the hydraulic circuit of the brake system is highly toxic and chemically aggressive. Avoid contact of brake fluid with eyes and painted...

Coolant replacement
Emptying the cooling system Note. Wait until the engine has completely cooled down before proceeding with the procedure. Do not allow antifreeze to come into contact with eyes, exposed areas of the body and painted...