Vehicle Maintenance Skoda Octavia 1

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

Changing engine oil
Oil changes should be made, if possible, when the engine is at operating temperature. 1. Remove the oil filler plug. 2. For vehicles with a damping plate on the underbody, the plate must be removed. 3. Unscrew the...

Changing the oil filter
1. Loosen the oil filter (eg. "Hazet 2171-1"), extract it. 2. Clean the sealing ring mating surface on the engine. 3. Lightly lubricate the rubber sealing ring with oil. 4. After installing the new filter, tighten it by...

Changing the coolant
Warning! Antifreezes are harmful to health! Warning! Do not inhale coolant vapors, do not swallow it, avoid any direct contact of the liquid with the skin and eyes; dangerous if eaten! Attention! Drain the drained...

Draining the coolant
Warning! Hot steam may leak out when opening the expansion tank. Carefully open the tank lid, covering it with a cloth first. 1. Carefully open the coolant expansion tank cap. 2. Remove sound insulation. 3. Place a...

Filling the coolant
The capacity of the cooling system is about 6.3 liters. Coolant level with warm engine: slightly above the "MAX" mark (indicated by the arrow). Mixing proportions 1. Install sound insulation. 2. Pour the coolant of the...

Tire Pressure Chart
Pressure values - in bar (kPa)

Checking the tightening of wheel mounting bolts
Necessary special tools, measuring instruments and devices: spanner with calibrated tightening torque. The tightening torque for wheels with aluminum and steel rims is 120 Nm.

Checking the thickness of the front brake pads
Attention! In order to better assess the thickness of the brake pads, the wheels should be removed and after checking, they should be remounted in the same position. 1. Before you begin disassembling, you should mark...

Brake linings of the rear disc brake mechanism
Caution: To better assess the thickness of the brake pads, remove the wheels. 1. Before you begin disassembling, you should mark the relative position of the wheel with the wheel hub. 2. After unscrewing the wheel...

Brake linings of the rear wheel drum brake mechanism
1. Check the thickness of the brake linings through the inspection hole in the sheet steel of the brake caliper. 2. The wear limit of the brake pads is 2.2 mm without a support shoe. In case of wear, it is absolutely...

Jacking up a car
Lifting a car on a lifting platform and a car lift The lifting platform arms can only be installed under the side members. Attention! Under no circumstances should the arms of the lifting platform or the car jack be...

Towing a car and starting the engine by towing a car
There are loops at the front and rear of the vehicle for attaching a towing rope. Caution! Attach the towing rope or towing bar only to the above mentioned towing eyes. Warning! The towing rope must be elastic so that...

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