View of the engine compartment View of the engine compartment 1 - Fuel filter; 2 - Wiper drive electric motor; 3 - Heater block; 4 - Battery; 5 - Engine/preheat control unit; 6 - Brake fluid reservoir; 7 - EGR solenoid valve; 8 - Idle speed...
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 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, which increases the rate of...
Removing sediment from the fuel filter 1. Over time, moisture contained in diesel fuel accumulates inside the fuel filter, which should be drained periodically. 2. The fuel filter is installed in the right rear corner of the engine compartment. 3. Remove the...
Checking and adjusting idle speed 1. Start the engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature. Engage the parking brake, shift the manual transmission control lever to neutral. Leave the engine running at idle. Make sure that all electrical...
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. Loosen the four wire locks around the top cover of the air cleaner housing. 2. Now the cover can be raised so that it is possible to remove the filter element from the air cleaner housing - try to remember the...
Fuel filter replacement Fuel filter components 1 - O-ring; 2 - Control valve; 3 - R-shaped clip; 4 - Fitting; 5 - Fuel filter; 6 - Washer; 7 - Drain valve; 8 - Fitting 1. The fuel filter is installed on the right at the rear of the engine...
Checking the condition of the timing belt 1. Remove the top timing belt cover (see chapter Engine repair ). 2. Carefully inspect the belt for cracks (pay special attention to the condition of the bases of the teeth). Make sure there are no signs of rubbing or...
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. If signs of a malfunction are found, the defective unit must be replaced.
Checking the shoes and drums of the rear 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...
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. Note. 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 surfaces...
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...