When buying a car, in some documents describing the technical characteristics, they write the oil service life in the Skoda Octavia automatic transmission. Sometimes there you can find information that the oil serves throughout the life of the car. Naturally, this is not so. No one can be completely sure about the life of the lubricant in the automatic transmission, however, the masters recommend changing the oil every 60 thousand kilometers. In the realities of our country, it is generally recommended to change every 40 thousand. Today we will analyze an independent oil change in a Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI and 1.6 MPI car in the back of A5 and A7.

Nuances of the procedure

Before making a choice, it is worth taking a step back. Some novice drivers are wondering if it is necessary to change the oil in an automatic transmission at all? Yes, you really need to. And the more often, the better. If you do not change the oil, then there is a risk of damage to the gearbox. Repair of the Skoda Octavia gearbox will cost the owner much more than any replacement.

It is necessary to change the oil in a manual transmission if you cannot make a complete gear change the first time. Also, various uncharacteristic noises and knocks can serve as a reason for checking and replacing the A5 transmission fluid, if necessary. In addition to incomplete shifting, you may have a situation in which you need to use more physical force to shift. In this case, it is also necessary to check the oil level.

But what is lubrication for? Firstly, transmission fluid is necessary to increase the life of the A5 Skoda Octavia engine and gearbox. The fact is that in these elements of the car, mechanical actions occur between metal parts. To mitigate these effects, some kind of lubricant is needed, which is what oil is.

Specifically for Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI and 1.6 MPI cars in the back of A5 and A7, the recommended period for replacing lubricants is about 100 thousand kilometers. Naturally, the more often you change gear lubricant, the better. However, over time, you yourself will begin to understand when it is necessary to make a replacement, and when you can wait. It is also worth noting that most often each machine has an individual shift frequency.

With that figured out, let's move on to the choice of lubricant.

Lubricant selection

In general, the official oil that exactly fits the Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI and 1.6 MPI automatic transmission is ATF, which has the number G 055025A2. In unofficial stores, it costs about seven hundred rubles. The original product, purchased from official manufacturers, will cost you 1200 rubles. To completely replace the fluid in an automatic transmission 1.4, you will need 6 liters. Expensive? Yes, it's expensive. But repairing an entire Skoda Octavia transmission is much more expensive.

How to change lubricant

When changing the fluid on the Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI and 1.6 MPI in the back of the A5, Tour and A7, the double drain method is used. In what follows, we will describe this method. So, for starters, if you've just used the car, let it cool down. This is necessary so that the oil in the gearbox does not drain when the check plug is unscrewed. And in general, it is best to replace it at low air temperatures.

Next, unscrew the level itself, with which the transmission oil level is checked. Then start draining it from the automatic transmission. For convenience, pour into a cup or bottle to measure the amount of drained gear oil in the TSI engine gearbox. This is done so that you fill in exactly as much liquid as you drained. Remove the pan and filter, because of this, some more grease will merge.

Rinse the pan and filter, and then install them in their place. Do not do this with ordinary water or dishwashing detergent. They must be washed with a special washing agent. After installing the pan and filter, replace the tube to measure the transmission oil level. After doing all of the above, you can finally fill the gearbox with new grease.

For pouring often use special devices that you can do yourself. After filling the Skoda Octavia 1.4 gearbox with lubricant, start the car. Warm up the engine for approximately ten minutes while shifting automatic transmission gears. This is necessary to mix the new filled oil well. Then repeat all the above steps again, but now without any manipulation of the pallet. It is because of this that the method is called a double drain.

The choice of lubricant for a mechanical box

The above method is suitable for changing the lubricant of an A5, Tour or A7 Skoda Octavia 1.6 and 1.8 TSI car. Further, we will consider all the same, but for the manual transmission of this machine. First you need to also select a gear oil and buy it. Try to choose only original oil, and also buy it exclusively from official manufacturers.

Thus, you will provide yourself with a guarantee that no emergencies will happen to your manual transmission. Many do not know about this, but problems can arise not only by ignoring the need for an oil change.

If you fill your manual transmission with low-quality or inappropriate oil, then expect problems. The official product from the manufacturer of the car is 100% suitable for the gearbox installed on the Skoda A5, Tour or A7.

Manual and automatic transmission differ not only in the principle of operation. If in the case of an automatic transmission, 6 liters of replacement fluid are needed, a mechanical counterpart will need only 2 liters.

We change the lubricant for the mechanical box

First, of course, you need to somehow get under the car. Most often they resort to lifts or special garage pits. Before you get to the gearbox to change the lubricant, you must remove the engine protection. Remember that you need to make a change only half an hour after the last use of the car.

It is better to remove the front wheel so that it does not interfere. The manual transmission has a special hole that is made specifically for draining gear oil. As in the case of automatic transmission, it is necessary to unscrew the plug. You can use a hexagon for this. After removing the bottom plug, wait until the lubricant is completely drained. Then return the cork to its original place.

Next, you need to unscrew the main plug using the same tool, which is used to check the oil level in the Skoda Octavia TSI A5 and A7. To fill in new oil, use the same special tool described above. Otherwise, it is better to use a syringe. Fill with oil until it starts to pour back out. In this case, you will be sure that the level is sufficient.

This method can be used not only when replacing, but also when checking the oil level in the gearbox. Be sure to top up the transmission fluid in the manual transmission if, during the check, you notice that it does not reach the required level. After pouring, carry out the disassembly process in reverse order. There is nothing complicated in this, and there are no additional features and nuances when compared with the usual disassembly process.

Summary

This method is suitable for the manual transmission of the Skoda Octavia TSI 1.6 and 1.8 car in the back of A5, A7 or Tour. Remember that changing the fluid in the gearbox is a very important process that cannot be ignored.

Skoda Octavia (Tour). Headlight adjustment

Check and adjust the headlights on an equipped vehicle (with a fully filled fuel tank, a set of tools and a spare wheel).

You will need a Phillips screwdriver.

1. Pre-check and, if necessary, bring the air pressure in the tires to normal.

2. Place the vehicle perpendicular to a smooth wall (eg garage) at a distance of 10 m. Place an additional weight of 75 kg on the driver's seat. Mark the screen on the wall as shown in fig. 4.10. The longitudinal plane of symmetry of the car must pass along the line 0 on the screen. Rock the car from the side so that the suspension springs self-adjust.

3. Measure the height of the headlight centers on the vehicle to the floor. This will be the distance h on the screen.

4. Set the headlight electrocorrector control on the instrument panel to position "0", corresponding to the load of the car with one driver or with the driver and a passenger in the front seat.

5. Turn on low beam.

7. If the location of the light spots does not match the figure, move the brightest parts of the light beams to the intersection points of the lines on the screen with adjusting screws 1 and 2 vertically or horizontally, respectively.

Note

The photo shows the left headlight. Adjusting screws on the right headlight are located symmetrically.

8. Open the hood and, turning the gear wheels of the adjusting screws with a screwdriver, adjust the position on the screen of the light spot for each headlight vertically ...

9. ... and horizontal, if the location of the light spots on the screen does not match the picture.

Note

The rotation of the adjusting screws is shown with the headlight removed for clarity.

The vertical adjustment screw, in addition to a screwdriver, can also be rotated with a “10” key.

10. The headlights are considered adjusted when the upper borders of the left parts of the light spots coincide with line 4 (see Fig. 4.10), and vertical lines 1 and 2 pass through the points E1 And E2 intersections of horizontal and inclined sections of light spots.

If fog lights are installed on the car, then the direction of the beam of their light is adjusted only in height. The adjusting screw with a slot for a Phillips screwdriver is located deep in the hole in the front surface of the fog lamp trim, made next to the lens.

Install the car at a distance of 3 m from the screen and, by turning the adjusting screws, achieve that the upper borders of the light spots are 6 cm below line 4.

Let's take a look at the most frequently asked questions today:

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- Is it necessary to put the original filter in the automatic transmission?
— How much does it cost to change the oil in an automatic transmission Skoda Octavia A5 1.8
— What kind of oil is needed in the automatic transmission Skoda octavia 1.8 tsi
- Tell me the article of gear oil for 1.6 BSE 5MKPP
- Tell me, how much to change the oil in the manual transmission and is it necessary?
— How to see the oil level in a mechanical box 2012 A5FL
- Skoda A5, 1.8T, 6-MKP - how much oil to fill in a dry box?

Gear oil article for 1.6 BSE 5MKPP

Oil catalog number - VAG G05 251 2A2

Oil change in automatic transmission Skoda octavia 1.8 - which one to pour?

Either the original, or the motul, or the mobile, or the Toyota ATF tape t4 is poured into the Skoda box. Personally, I changed it for 75 thousand runs. Shkodovody, write in the comments who changed the oil for how many and what are the results.

How often to change the oil in the manual transmission?

The oil in the box is changed starting from 60 thousand mileage. But usually on the service we are told something like this:

a) Oil for the life of the car,
b) if there are no obvious causes and signs, then it is better to leave it as it is.

You even ask for recommendations - they say, don't worry and ride all the time. The manual for the car says the same thing - the oil is designed for the entire period of operation. Actually, there is no single right answer here. Disputes about whether it is necessary to change the oil or whether it is designed for the entire service life are constantly on all forums and auto sites. Personally, my opinion is that there is nothing eternal, the oil loses its properties, the wear of technical components begins and replacement is required. Everything has its expiration date. Even if the oil is in a closed container, the expiration date is written on it, not to mention the fact that it works in a checkpoint! It is necessary to proceed from this. The fact that the car is running on this liquid instead of oil does not mean that everything is fine and it will not knock soon.

I would say replacement depends on driving. You drive, you burn the box — you change it often. Calm driving style - you change according to the general regulations. Actually, summary: if you want to drive a car, change it. 50-70% of problems start with the owner killing the box. Further, every 30-40 thousand run, oil is better refill, because a full-fledged (!) Oil change cannot be done - for this you need to remove the box, disassemble it completely, drain it, you won’t merge everything through the oil drain bolt. Yes, this is not necessary - update it and that's it.

Is it necessary to put the original filter in the automatic transmission?

Is it possible to put analogs?

Opinions differ on this point.
Some say that the original is not required, the main thing is that it fits in principle.

Others are tuned only to the original.
The price of the issue of filters, for a moment Meyle - 1000 rubles, VAG - 3450 rubles.
SAT ST-09G325 429A — set: filter bushing gasket. excellent quality.

Cat. filter number 09G325429A.
Please note that Elcats.ru lists the filter number 09G325429, but it does NOT fit.
NUANCE, for those who do not know: the filter is in the pan. This trifle asked me at the service.
It is not bad to change the bolts 8 pcs, the drain bolt with the sealing ring.

Skoda A5 2010, 1.8T, 6-MKP - how much oil to fill in a dry box?

2 liters are poured into the Octavia A5 1.8 tsi manual box.
Merges on average plus / minus - 1 liter.
Cat. numbers for manual transmission - VAG G 052 726 A2 / VAG G 060 726 A2

How much does it cost to change the oil in an automatic transmission not in OD and what kind of Skoda 1.8 we pour

At OD, an oil change costs around 15,600 rubles (Moscow time)
This includes: 5 liters of oil G 055025A2 ATF, filter, gasket, work.

I fired up Mobile.
Catalogue number 08886-01705
According to reviews, the oil is suitable in all respects.
Toyota ATF tape t4. If the mileage is over 160,000 km, it is better to change the oil after 30,000 km (precisely because the mileage is high).

i> What you need to change the oil

Pan gasket 09G 321 370
O-ring for drain plug 09D 321 181B
Butter

How much oil to take in automatic transmission for replacement

In fact, when I asked the people for specifics, the answers were very different.
Who said - take 2 to 4 liters (this is if it is toytovo, because it is sold in canisters of 4 liters and 1. l)
Others said 5 liters would suffice.
Still others advised to take 9 liters.

Take a 4 liter canister.
This amount is needed for a partial oil change in automatic transmission.

How to change the oil in a box Skoda A5 engine 1.6

Before changing the oil, first check the level. If the level is correct, drain and measure how much was drained. This volume, how much was drained, we fill in new oil.

In the video, one of our groupmates showed the nuances of changing the oil in a Skoda A5 manual box with a 1.6 MPI engine. Five-step box. There is nothing complicated.

The volume of oil required is 1.8 liters! 2 liters is a lot!
Unscrew the drain plug, drain the oil.
There you will see a reverse sensor through which you will add oil.

And this is a video on how to change the engine oil through the dipstick on your own, using such a miracle motor from China.
Where did you buy the pump

How to see the oil level in a mechanical box 2012 A5FL

See where the filler plug is, this is also the viewing level.
You put your finger in, if you immediately touch the oil, then the oil is normal.

Addition and nuance from shkodovoda.
It depends on which manual transmission.
If 5MKPP, then the level is on the filler plug.
If 6MKPP, then 1cm. above.
To all this, they have different designs of crankcases.
There are plugs in different places and a different way to change the oil.

Below 2 videos oil change in automatic transmission and manual transmission Skoda Octavia

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Owners of the popular Skoda Octavia A5 often wonder about the advisability of changing the gearbox oil on their own. In fact, this procedure does not require professional skills, and is quite accessible even to novice motorists. In addition, the Octavia A5 is a fairly simple car compared to more modern foreign cars. In this article, we will consider in detail how to change the oil in a Skoda Octavia manual box, and what is needed for this.

When to add oil

The manufacturer in the instructions indicates that the transmission oil for the Skoda Octavia A5 is designed for the entire period of operation of the car. This is true, but such recommendations are relevant only for countries with a favorable climate. For Russian conditions, the situation is completely different, and it is far from being in favor of the reliability of the gearbox. To maintain the excellent condition of the transmission and avoid its failure, it is recommended to change the oil in it after 30 thousand kilometers. Moreover, there are no difficulties in this procedure.

The nuances of replacement

To replace the fluid yourself, you will need a lift or overpass. In extreme cases, a viewing hole or a jack will do. The main thing is that full access to the bottom of the vehicle is provided.

What oil is better to fill

The answer to this question is given in the instruction manual for Skoda Octavia. So, when choosing a suitable fluid, you must first pay attention to the recommended parameters. So, for the Skoda Octavia A5 manual transmission, the following data are preferable: VAG No. G 052 726 A2, VAG G 060 726 A 2. The tolerance parameters are as follows: VW 501 50, SAE 75W-90, API GL-4 +. Based on these data, you can choose your favorite brand.