Team-BHP - Skoda Octavia 2.0 TSI DSG Review

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Originally Posted by Endless.... (Post 5534094)

Right you are about not being able to see the gear in D. I was referring to the section in the virtual cockpit where you today see the digital speedo reading. In the MY23 cars, you get to see fuel consumption, average speed etc in that space. There is an image of that view on this thread somewhere

I have given my car for first service today and mentioned to update the sw if there is an update available. Lets see if the MY23 cars have new sw version or have a new HW unit altogether. BTW European Octavias also dont show gear in D mode.

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Originally Posted by neoonwheels (Post 5534228)

Done with the first service. There was no update available when the technician checked out. Given the SW which they have on laptop pulls the updates from Skoda server, chances are Skoda has not made it available yet.

Hey!

Just curious .. a question to current gen Octy owners and to owners of previously owned VAG cars, the Octavia's service is due every 15K kms. Do any of you recommend an engine oil level check before that interval? Why I am asking is because TSI engines are oil thirsty so a top up might be required.

Also, what engine oil to keep handy (if at all)? .. as in the brand and grade?

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Originally Posted by TSI_Exhaust (Post 5535086)

Yes it is very much recommend to check engine oil levels after around 7.5k periodically, this is I think even mentioned in the user manual, and not just octavia, one must always regularly check oil level in any engine.

Regarding the brand of the oil, just ask the service center people to you you 1 litter can extra at the time of service.

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Originally Posted by TSI_Exhaust (Post 5535086)

I change it every 8k kms for my MK3 TDI Octavia. Though user manual says 15k, I don’t want to take chance due to Indian conditions, mainly since my car is remapped too.
Suggest changing it atleast in every 10k kms.

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Originally Posted by TSI_Exhaust (Post 5535086)

I've completed a little over 15k kms on my octavia. Made a quick ASS stop at 7.5 k kms just to make sure the fluids were alright. Engine oil levels were alright then and did not need a top up. Break fluid however needed topping up. My guess is the the 2.0 TS is not as thirsty as the 1.8 TSi

Hey everyone.

I currently drive a Honda City 4th Gen which is 6 years old. There aren't any issues with the car and it gets me to point A to B perfectly.
I've always loved German cars and always had an eye on the Skoda Octavia.
When in production, it was pretty much out of my budget with a asking price of 35 lakh on road.
Now that it has been discontinued, I tried my luck and called my local dealer to inquire about it.
They have a single piece of Skoda Octavia L&K Lava Blue with a November 2022 manufacturing date.

I asked whether he'll be able to give the car for 30lakh and he was hesitant but said that it might be possible.

I think I might be able to squeeze him a for bit more or might be able to get that extended warranty and service package included in the price.

I'll be using a whole lot of savings to buy this car and was wondering if it's worth it.

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Originally Posted by saravcshah (Post 5535711)

I am in the same position as yours, and drive a 2010 Honday City, I too almost finalized Octavia, when i read about it being not made B6.2 compatible, means the resale is going to be difficult. Also do check if it handles E20 fuel mix. Currently line up of Octavia and Superb got discontinued due to these reasons. Whereas the other Tiguan's and Virus (Virtus) have been made. Check out this thread on Team BHP - https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/india...mpliant-5.html

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Originally Posted by saravcshah (Post 5535711)

Hi, it’s a good car but if one goes by different elements of value proposition, there are other goods cars too around. I am a VW guy since 11 years and we recently picked an Octavia, these come with their own merits and demerits, go for it, only, if this works best case scenario (financially and mentally) for you. Price is subjective.

Regards/DJ

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Originally Posted by saravcshah (Post 5535711)

They have a single piece of Skoda Octavia L&K Lava Blue with a November 2022 manufacturing date.

I asked whether he'll be able to give the car for 30lakh and he was hesitant but said that it might be possible.

Really your concern should be future issues with fuel mix given the Octavia, similar to the Superb and 22MY Tiguan, is simply not compatible with E20 fuel.
You're just asking for potential engine trouble down the line when E20 becomes widely dispensed. Major engine issues are NOT cheap to fix for german cars.

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Originally Posted by saravcshah (Post 5535711)

I'll be using a whole lot of savings to buy this car and was wondering if it's worth it.

And finally seeing your mention of how you would have to financially stretch for this vehicle, I'd just give it a pass. Perhaps wait till the end of the year where there are rumours of relaunching the car with the Hybrid engine.

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Originally Posted by neoonwheels (Post 5536225)

Whoever has got the 1st service done, could you please see if fuel filter was changed? Garve Skoda SA told me that fuel filter replacement is not on the list for the 1st service.

Petrol fuel filters are not replaced. I haven’t got it yet on my 9 year old Octy 1.8 TSI.

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Originally Posted by venkyhere (Post 5536507)

You mean your fuel filter is still the factory OEM one, and has run for 9yrs without ever getting changed ?

Yes, as far as I remember, I have personally attended each and every service, and never did I get the fuel filter replacement. I once asked the service advisor and he told me there is no schedule for this.