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Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI: Ownership update at 180000 kms

24th March 2022, 20:12 by Dev Shah

As I have always said, when there are issues, its sad, but when it runs, it runs just like new.

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1,80,000 kms update:

Lots to report, first off the issues and upkeep, and then the good bits.

Since the last post, I went ahead and replaced all four discs and pads at a cost of 35k including labour. Though steep, braking is something I just don’t gamble with. This was done at 167K kms.

Shortly after, the car felt it was jerking in traffic. I took it to the workshop and indeed it jerked and croaked during a short drive within the workshop itself! Fuel pump wirings were found to be burnt out. Fuel pump was replaced, cost 18k including labour.

Odo at 169K kms, the cruise control gave an error and won't work when I toggle the stalk. This was diagnosed to a camshaft adjuster magnet issue, and needed those parts to be replaced. This cost me 18k including labour. They also changed the gaskets which are in the cover for the camshaft.

Carried out the oil change service at 171K kms, routine service, 12k all incl.

One of the horns failed, I had kept the horn pressed for over 10 seconds as a truck was backing up on me at a crossroad and I panicked, that's when it choked. Cost 7k including labour as it needs bumper to be off. And yes, the truck stopped in time.

Odo at 177K kms, cruise control error popped up again, same error on the OBD scan as well. Confused as hell, service centre decided to change the camshaft magnets again, but that didn’t help. Further investigation revealed a small wire that connects to the sensors was a bit hard and crumpled. They repaired the same at no cost to me, and its been working fine since. I think I will change the cam actuator as a pre-emptive decision sometime soon. Next service is due in 1500 kms, I have maintained the 10K service interval since last 100K kms or so.

The good bits:

As I have always said, when there are issues, its sad, but when it runs, it runs just like new. The new tyres are holding up well, although I had to replace the rear right prematurely due to a sidewall cut, nothing to be worried about, it was my mistake. Yokohama honoured the warranty and gave me a new tyre at prorata basis. I recently completed a quick trip to Jaipur. The distance being around 1250 kms for the round trip. Not once did I cross 100kph due to strict speed limits on NH27, thanks to constant surveillance by cops using speed cameras. The car returned 17.5 km/l for the highway journey and gave me a combined mileage of about 15 km/l with city driving in Jaipur. Jaipur is very congested, and riddled with potholes, hence the deterioration in FE but I am mighty impressed. Started using XP95 since last 5 full tanks. I can notice the difference in engine refinement and power delivery combined with better FE. The next spark plug change will probably help with FE further. This time the car showed a possible range of 1100 kms! Unbelievable stuff really. Nothing else to report, to all TSI owners, drive your cars and drive them well. Don’t be scared to push it. It will not bother you as much as a less driven car would. Cheers!

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