Schedule of current maintenance (Skoda Superb B6)

Maintenance intervals depend on the PR number variant indicated in the lower left corner of the vehicle data sticker (see illustrations 2a-b of the Introduction). The number "QG1" indicates extended interval servicing "LongLife service", and the numbers "QG0", "QG2" and "QG3" indicate service at intervals based on time and mileage.

Service "LongLife service" is a technology for calculating a flexible maintenance interval, taking into account individual conditions of vehicle use and personal driving style. An important condition for servicing with extended intervals is the use of engine oil "LongLife service".

Note: If the engine oil is not in accordance with the service "LongLife service", servicing should be performed at intervals depending on time and mileage (see below).

Models with PR number "QG1" are equipped with a display showing the maintenance interval in the instrument cluster (see Section 13 Chapter "Controls and operating techniques"), engine oil level sensor, and (in some cases) brake pad wear sensor. Flexible maintenance intervals are indicated on the display. When calculating the interval, mileage, fuel consumption, engine oil temperature, diesel particulate filter load, etc. are taken into account. The result of evaluating these factors is a measure of engine oil contamination due to thermal load, which is the decisive factor in determining the remaining mileage before changing the engine oil.

Note: For some countries, including Russia, even on cars with PR number "QG1" the program "LongLife Service" is switched off and maintenance is carried out in the same way as on models with PR number "QG2".

In the case of time- and mileage-based servicing, the service intervals are pre-set by Skoda and correspond to a certain mileage or operating time of the vehicle. The PR number "QG0" is present on models without technology "LongLife service", i.e. without the corresponding components. PR numbers "QG2" and "QG3" are found on models with components required for the technology "LongLife service" (there is no oil quality sensor on the QG3 models), but this technology is not activated. However, the display in the instrument cluster shows fixed maintenance intervals depending on time and mileage.

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Frequency of maintenance

Frequency of this or that maintenance (oil, inspection or special work) are indicated in the relevant subsections below.

Some procedures should be performed more frequently under severe operating conditions. Severe operating conditions include:

• regular short trips, or stop-and-go traffic (in "city rhythm");
• high proportion of cold engine starts;
• operation of the vehicle in areas with a long winter period;
• frequent, prolonged periods of idling (for example, when using a car as a taxi);
• frequent use of the vehicle with the accelerator pedal fully depressed, with a high load, with a trailer or roof rack;
• operating a vehicle on high sulfur diesel fuel;
• frequent use of the vehicle in dusty or dirty areas, as well as off-road.

Oil service ("Oil Change Service")

Oil maintenance according to the program with intervals depending on time and mileage is performed every year or 7500 km of mileage (for diesel models running on fuel with a sulfur content greater than 2000 parts per million), or every 15,000 km (whichever comes first). On models serviced under the program "LongLife service", the mileage values between oil services depend on the operating conditions of the vehicle and are approximately the same as those given above for models serviced at fixed intervals. Oil service includes the following procedures:

• replacement of engine oil and oil filter (see Section 6);
• checking the thickness of the front and rear brake pads (see Section 8);
• resetting the maintenance interval using a diagnostic tool (see Chapter 5) or instrument clusters (see "Controls and operating techniques");
• 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 with intervals depending on time and mileage, inspection service is performed every 2 years or 30,000 km of mileage. On models serviced under the program "LongLife service", inspection service is performed as indicated by the indicator in the instrument cluster, but not more often than every year/15,000 km and not less often than every 2 years/30,000 km.

Interval maintenance 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 (if available, see Introduction);
• brake fluid replacement (models up to 2010 model year), - see Section 9;
• checking the towing hitch with a removable ball head from the manufacturer "Profsvar";
• reading data from the fault memory (using an electronic diagnostic device, see Chapter 5);
• checking the proper functioning of the lock cylinder in the driver's door;
• checking the proper functioning of the upper hatch mechanism, lubricating and cleaning it (see Section 19);
• checking the battery (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 liquid level is below normal - identify and eliminate the leak (see Section 8);
• visual inspection of the brake system from under the vehicle for leaks and damage (see Section 8);
• checking the condition, inflation pressure and wear of tires, including the spare tire (see Section 12);
• check for corrosion, visual inspection of the body paintwork with the doors, hood, luggage compartment and fuel filler flap open;
• visual inspection of the integrity of the protective coating of the underbody.

Special works

Note: Use of diesel fuel with high sulfur content (more than 2000 parts per million) 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 7,500 km.

Additional work is performed depending on the operating time or mileage of the vehicle. Below are the intervals for checking/replacing filters, spark plugs, some working fluids and drive belts.

Every 7,500 km: replacement of the fuel filter of diesel models operated on diesel fuel with a high sulfur content (see Section 23).

Every 30,000 km: Replace the fuel filter of diesel models running on diesel fuel that does not meet the EN 590 specification (see Section 23).

Every 3 years: oil change (no filter) haldex couplings for 4WD models from 2010 model year (see Section 22).

After 3 years from the start of operation, and then every 2 years: replacement of brake fluid for vehicles from the 2011 model year (see Section 9).

Every 60,000 km or every 2 years: replace the cabin filter (see Section 15).

Every 60,000 km:

• replacement of working fluid and filter of 6-speed DSG (see Section 21);
• oil change (no 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 sealant container from the tire repair kit (if available, see Introduction).

Every 60,000 km or every 4 years:

• replacement of spark plugs for 1.4 l petrol engines (see Section 14);
• checking frost resistance and coolant level, adjusting the level if necessary (see Section 4);
• checking the condition and, on models without a tension roller, the tension of the auxiliary drive belt (see Section 18);
• checking the proper functioning of all switches, control and measuring instruments and other electrical components:
• checking the condition of the windshield wipers, the serviceability of the supply of washer fluid to the glass and headlights, if necessary - adjusting the nozzles (see Section 7);
• visual inspection of engine compartment parts (engine, transmission, joint boots, protective panels), from above and underneath the vehicle for leaks and damage (see Sections 4 and 5);
• visual inspection of CV joints and their boots for leaks and damage (see Section 11);
• examination (from under the car) reliability of fastening of steering rod ends, absence of their play and integrity of dust boots (see Section 10);
• visual inspection of the steering gear boots and suspension ball joints for leaks and damage (see Section 10);
• examination (from under the car) reliability of the exhaust system fastening and the absence of damage and leaks (see Section 13);
• checking and, if necessary, adjusting headlights (see Chapter 12);
• lubricating the hood lock;
• conducting a road check (see Section 20).

Every 6 years: replacement of the power supply of the autonomous siren of the anti-theft alarm (replaced only together with the siren, see Section 12).



Every 90,000 km: Replace the fuel filter of diesel models operating on diesel fuel according to EN 590 specification (see Section 23).

Every 90,000 km or every 6 years:

• replacement of the air cleaner filter element (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 of mileage: replacement of the timing belt of diesel engines with TDI-PD pump-injectors (codes BXE, BLS, BMP and BKD, see Chapter 2).

At 150,000 km, and then every 30,000 km: determination (using an electronic diagnostic device, see Chapter 5) the mass of soot in the particulate filter of diesel models with BLS, VMR and SVVV engines, serially equipped with a particulate filter.

Every 180,000 km: replacement of the timing belt of the 1st generation TDI-CR diesel engine (code SVVV, see Chapter 2).

At 180,000 km, and then every 30,000 km: determination of the soot mass in the particulate filter (using an electronic diagnostic device, see Chapter 5) diesel models with engines "CFFB", "CLJA", "CFGB" and "CAYC", which are equipped with a particulate filter as standard.

Every 210,000 km: replacing the timing belt of 2nd generation TDI-CR diesel engines "CFFB", "CLJA", "CFGB" and "CAYC", see Chapter 2.

Every 300,000 km: replacement of the timing belt tension roller for diesel engines with TDI-PD pump-injectors. see Chapter 2.