What oil to choose for the Skoda Rapid engine. Skoda engine oil Skoda recommended oils

The engine on a Skoda car is subject to wear and deformation over time. To prevent this process, it is necessary to correctly select motor lubricant according to the tolerances and specifications from the manufacturer. High-quality oil will not only ensure the functional performance of the system, but also protect it from damage.

What are the tolerances for Skoda different models

Skoda Rapid

The Czech manufacturer indicates in the manual a VW Long Life III lubricant with a viscosity of 5w30 for Skoda Rapid models with engine powers and sizes:

• 122 HP TSI - 1.4 l;
• 86, 105 HP TSI - 1.2 l;
• 105 HP TDI - 1.6 l.

For more powerful power units, the manufacturer recommends VW Special Plus 5w40 oil. It is poured into atmospheric engines installed on Rapid.

At the factory, a branded Volkswagen lubricant with tolerances of 502 and 504 is poured into a new car, released from the assembly line. When performing maintenance, specialists can offer motor oils with other specifications and tolerances. For example, Skoda service centers can offer oils from the Shell, Mobile or Castrol brands.

Skoda Octavia

In the Octavia A5 power units, the manufacturer recommends pouring synthetic-based products. As for tolerances, they must comply with VW 502/504/505/507. Viscosity - 5w40, 5w30. However, when performing maintenance, 0w30 grease is poured. Car enthusiasts prefer:

• Motul 8100;
• Castrol Edge;
• Shell Helix Ultra;
• Neste City Pro;
• X-Klin;
• Liquid Moly.

• TDI 2.0 - 3.8 l;
• TDI 1.9 - 4.3 l;
• TSI 1.8 - 4.6 l;
• TDI 1.6 - 3.8 l;
• MPI 1.6 - 4.5 l;
• TSI 1.4 - 3.6 l;
• TSI 1.2 - 3.6 liters.

According to technical regulations, an oil change is carried out after 15 thousand kilometers or earlier, depending on operating conditions.

Octavia 7

The operating instructions indicate that for vehicles with a flexible drain interval, it is necessary to fill in oils with VW 504 approvals if the engine has a volume of 1.2-1.4-1.8 liters and is equipped with a turbine.

It is recommended to fill in turbocharged engines with volumes of 1.6 and 2.0 on diesel fuel with VW 507. If a limited interval is set on the car, then lubricants with 502 approvals are suitable for gasoline ICEs.

The Czech manufacturer, by default, fills Castrol Edge 5w30 oil in Skoda Octavia 7 cars. It complies with Long Life III tolerances, which may be indicated on the canister in conjunction with the specifications from Volkswagen.

After passing the maintenance, motorists prefer to change the branded lubricant to alternative analogues from manufacturers:

• Mobil;
• shell;
• Motul.

The viscosity index is selected based on the operating conditions and temperature indicators of a particular region.

Speaking about the frequency of replacement, it is worth proceeding from the applied tolerances. It is best to change the car oil after reaching 10-15 thousand kilometers.

Volumes of liquid poured into motors:

• TSI 1.2-1.4 - 4.2 l;
• TSI 1.8 - 5.2 l;
• TDI 1.6-2.0 - 4.6 liters.

Octavia Tour

The replacement interval for Octavia Tur ICE systems is from 10 to 15 thousand km, depending on operating conditions. The manufacturer recommends synthetic-based lubricants with an index of 5w30 or 5w40, depending on the parameters and engine size.

The amount of oil to be filled is up to 5 liters. With regard to tolerances, the product must comply with VW 503-504. Tolerances of older versions of VW 501-502 may also be suitable.

Skoda Superb

The Volkswagen automobile concern uses factory-made 5w30 synthetic-based oil for Skoda Superb ICE systems. It meets Long Life III VW approvals. This is practically the same lubricant as Castrol SLX. In service centers, synthetic-based lubricant from the manufacturer Shell is poured into the motors.

You can fill in motor oils from other manufacturers. The main indicator is the compliance of tolerances 502-504 and product viscosity classes 5w40, 5w30. Also, do not forget about the frequency of oil changes recommended for ICE systems equipped with turbocharging. If the Superb model has an engine size of 2.0 TDI, then it is better to use Castrol 5w30 with a tolerance of 507.

Grease with VW 504 approvals must be used when the mileage reaches 15 thousand km. Some motorists prefer to replace after 10 thousand km. The regulation allows an earlier replacement if the car is operated in harsh climatic conditions.

Skoda Yeti approval

For power units installed on the Skoda Yeti, the original GM Dexos 2 grease is suitable. It complies with VW and LL approvals. The following tolerances are indicated on the packaging:

• VW 504;
• VW 501;
• VW 502.

Service centers for 1.6 MPI atmospheric ICE systems running on gasoline fuel use Shell Helix or Castrol Edge with viscosity indices of 5w30. Such power units comply with VW 502/504/505/507 approvals. Experts also offer to fill in motor lubricants from manufacturers:

• Motul 8100 5w40;
• Total 9000;
• Liquid Moly.

When choosing, special attention should be paid to specifications and viscosity. As a rule, 4 liters are used for Skoda Yeti engines. Replacement is carried out based on climatic conditions. The recommended frequency is 10-15 thousand kilometers.

Oil in the internal combustion engine system Skoda Fabia

Engine fluid for the Skoda Fabia model must have a VW 502-505 approval and a viscosity grade of 5w40 or 5w30. Recommended Castrol Edge.

You can also pour synthetic-based formulations with a viscosity index of 0w30. In Skoda service centers, experts use this oil for Fabia with an engine capacity of 1.4.

Quite often, the owners of the Skoda Octavia A5 and A7 wonder about the frequency of changing engine oil in their car, as well as how much and which one is better to pour. Also, the owners of these cars are concerned about oil consumption during operation. In this article, we will answer all questions regarding our own oil change, as well as its choice, and we will touch on the topic of repairing the level sensor in the engine crankcase.

First, a little about motors

Skoda Octavia A5 and A7 cars were equipped with 1.4, 1.6 and 1.8 liter engines, the injection systems on these engines were called mpi and tsi. Reliability and ease of maintenance have a positive impact on the reviews of the owners. Repair of these units becomes necessary after 300 thousand kilometers, and this is a considerable resource.
Few characteristics:

• The Skoda Octavia A7 1.4 tsi engine is turbocharged and has a power of 140 hp.
• The Skoda Octavia A7 1.6 mpi engine is equipped with point injection, and its power is 110 hp.
• A 1.8 tsi engine was installed on the Skoda Octavia A5 Tour model; with the help of a turbine, this engine has a power of 152 hp.
• The same power unit was installed on the A7 Tour model and has more power - 180 hp.

The choice of oil for cars Skoda Octavia

As we know, the oil change interval is 10 thousand kilometers, only at such intervals the engine of your Skoda Octavia A7 Tour will serve you for many kilometers without breakdowns. Of course, such reliability will be achieved if original solutions for Skoda Octavia are used.

Skoda Octavia 1.6 and 1.8 tsi engines are very picky about the quality of the oil, in order to answer the question of what kind of oil to fill in, we will give some tolerances regulated by the manufacturer.

• VW 504
• VW 502

It is these tolerances that must be indicated on the label of the canister with the new liquid. When using high-quality fluids, Skoda Octavia 1.6 engines - 110 forces and 1.8 will last more than one hundred thousand kilometers.

If low-quality materials are poured, lubricant consumption can increase significantly.

So that you know which oil is better to pour, we will answer - the original one. It is the original lubricant that performs its functions in the best possible way, thereby protecting engine parts from increased wear.

Getting Started

To get started, we need a certain set of tools, which consists of a set of screwdrivers, as well as socket heads for 13 and 17 millimeters and a ratchet.

1. To carry out such work, it is necessary to use a viewing hole or a car lift.
2. Unscrew the oil filter using a special puller, then install a new filter and tighten it.
3. Dismantle the plastic crankcase protection, then unscrew the drain plug and wait until all the liquid has drained into the container.

It is advisable to carry out this work on a warm engine, since the viscosity of the lubricating fluid decreases, thereby increasing its fluidity.

4. Screw the drain plug, then mount the crankcase protection in place.
5. Fill with fresh liquid, observing the level. Carefully check the level and limit the amount of oil poured. To know how much to pour, you must use the dipstick. This dipstick has divisions, on many cars the distance between the minimum and maximum is one liter.
6. Tighten the filler plug, then start the power unit and make sure that the lubrication system pressure lamp goes out.
7. Stop the engine and check the level again using the dipstick. If necessary, add liquid in small portions. Using this method, you will have better control over the amount of fluid being poured, and subsequently you will know how much lubrication your motor needs.
8. If the liquid is at the minimum mark, it is necessary to pour about 400 milliliters, this should be done in several steps, filling the entire volume.

As soon as the level has reached a mark between the minimum and maximum, you should stop pouring liquid and this work can be considered completed.

Attention! If the engine of your car eats oil, you need to set the level to the maximum mark, and then carefully control the volume.

Solving problems with leakage and lubricant consumption.

If you find that your car's engine is eating grease, and the level is decreasing, you need to inspect the unit for leaks. Perhaps the volume sensor has become unusable and needs to be replaced.

Repair of the level sensor is not possible due to its design features. On motors A7 1.4, 140 forces, this malfunction occurs quite often. Therefore, owners of a 140 horsepower engine often complain that the motor eats grease, about 400 milliliters per 1000 kilometers. Do not be upset, you need to immediately inspect the crankcase for leakage of the level sensor, most likely the problem is in it.

In general, Skoda Octavia A7 1.4 tsi engines - 140 forces have a factory approval for lubricant consumption in the amount of 200-400 milliliters per 1000 kilometers. This consumption depends on the driving style of a particular driver, as well as the operating conditions of this vehicle.

To reduce lubricant and fuel consumption, A7 1.4 tsi - 140 hp motors should not be subjected to extreme loads. Moving smoothly without sudden accelerations, you will not only reduce lubricant consumption, but also protect your car from increased wear of rubbing parts.

Sensor repair

On engines Skoda Octavia A7 1.4 tsi - 140 forces, as well as 1.6 mpi - 110 forces, the level sensor must be replaced in case of damage. The same picture is observed on a 1.8 liter unit. Of course, there are some cases in which repair makes sense.

To change this sensor, it is necessary to pour all the grease from the engine crankcase until it flows out completely, after which, having disconnected the connector, unscrew the three bolts securing this part in the desired position. After removing the sensor, it is necessary to thoroughly clean the contact surface, then install a new part and fasten it.

After installing a new part, it is necessary to replenish the amount of lubricant again.

This procedure is best combined with a scheduled oil change in the engine. After replacing this element with a Skoda Octavia A7 1.4 tsi - 140 forces, as well as 1.6 mpi - 110 forces, the lubricant consumption will decrease significantly, and you will not have to constantly pour decreasing lubricant.

In the event that the motor eats grease after replacing this part, most likely, it will be necessary to repair the entire unit. Perhaps the lubricant eats precisely because of the increased wear of the piston rings. Also, the motor eats grease after overheating or eats due to failure of valve seals. All these reasons can be at the same time, and then the power unit eats grease in huge quantities. A comprehensive repair of the power unit is comparable to half the cost of the entire car, and this is a considerable expense of finance.

Conclusion

• How do we know the engines of Skoda Octavia A7 and A5? such as 1.4,1.6,1.8? with a capacity of 110 to 140 horsepower, they are quite reliable units. With proper maintenance and regular maintenance, these engines are capable of running 300,000 kilometers without repair.
• To know which lubricant is better to pour into the motor, you need to purchase original solutions and be guided by the manufacturer's approval. In this case, the resource of your car will remain the same as it is provided by the manufacturer.
• We described in detail how to replace the engine fluid. You can be guided by our article and perform step-by-step actions, referring to each item. Pay due attention to safety regulations.
• If your car's engine is eating grease, you need to inspect its body for leaks. If the level sensor is damaged, the repair of this device is impossible, the manufacturer provides only a replacement. How to replace this element, we described in detail in our article.

— new Skoda oil recommendations in Russia,
- specification and recommendations from the manual,
- which oil is better and what the dealer pours,
- when to change the oil,
- volume of oil to be replaced,
- checking the oil level on the dipstick,
- what is better draining or pumping out - video,
— original vag oil — cat.number.

Often there are the following questions, answers to the cat. dealers gave me:

What kind of oil does the manufacturer pour into Skoda?- Shell helix / Castrol.
What kind of oil do dealers pour us?- with whom the contract is concluded, then they pour. Basically Castrol.
What oil is better to pour?— be guided not by reviews, but by the recommendations of the factory and the condition of your car.

My experience.
Previously, I poured LiquiMolly 5W30 TOP TEC 4200 LongLife III oil - the consumption was about 500 grams per thousand.

UPDATE 01/14/16
Now I switched to Shell Helix Ultra 0w30, tolerance 502 - consumption has decreased!
It was about 200 grams per thousand.

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Specifications for oil from the Skoda owner's manual

When topping up, you can mix different oils with each other. This Not applies to vehicles with flexible interservice intervals.

Filling volumes are given taking into account the replacement of the oil filter. Check the oil level when filling, do not fill too much.

For vehicles with flexible service intervals Only the following oils may be used.

To maintain the properties of the engine oil, we recommend topping up with oil of the same specification only. In exceptional cases, it is possible, only once, to add no more than 0.5 liters of engine oil of specification VW 502 00 (only petrol engines) or specification VW 505 01 (only diesel engines).

Do not use other engine oils - risk of engine damage!

When to change oil

In severe operating conditions in a large city or very dusty areas Recommendation for changing the oil and filter every 7 - 8 thousand km.

Checking the oil level

The vehicle must be on a level surface and the engine must be still warm after operation.
- Stop the engine.
- Open the hood.
- Wait a few minutes for the engine oil to drain back into the oil pan and remove the dipstick.
- Wipe the oil dipstick with a clean cloth and insert as far as it will go.
- Remove the oil dipstick again and check the oil level.

Oil level in zone A- Do not add oil.
Oil level in zone B- You can add oil.

The oil level may then rise to zone A.
Oil level in zone C- You need to add oil.
It is sufficient that the oil level is in zone B.

Engine oil consumption is normal. Depending on driving style and operating conditions, oil consumption can be up to 0.5 l/1000 km.

In the first 5,000 km, oil consumption may be even higher.
It is therefore essential to check the oil level regularly, preferably at every fill-up or after a long drive.

When the engine is under heavy load, such as long motorway driving in the summer, when driving with a trailer or driving in high mountains, it is recommended to keep the oil level in zone A - but not higher.

If the oil level is insufficient, the control lamp in the instrument cluster lights up. In this case, check the oil level with the dipstick as soon as possible. Add the appropriate amount of oil.

CAREFULLY
The oil level must never be higher than zone A.
Risk of damage to the exhaust gas aftertreatment system!

If in this situation you cannot add oil, do not continue driving. Stop the engine and seek professional help, otherwise serious engine damage may result.

Adding engine oil

• Check engine oil level » see above
• Unscrew the engine oil filler cap.
• Pour in oil of the recommended brand in portions of 0.5 liters.
• Checking the oil level.
• Carefully screw on the oil filler cap and insert the oil dipstick as far as it will go.

Do not add additives to engine oil- this can lead to serious damage to engine parts! Damage caused by such causes is not covered by the warranty.

Useful oil change tips

Drain the oil after driving while the engine is still warm. If the engine is cold, start and warm it up to operating temperature. Fill with the same brand of oil as the oil that was in the engine.
If you still decide to change the brand of oil, flush the lubrication system with flushing oil or oil of the brand that will be used. To do this, after draining the old oil, fill in new oil to the lower mark on the dipstick. Start the engine and let it idle for 10 minutes. Drain the oil and only then change the oil filter. Now you can fill in new oil to the required level (up to the top mark on the dipstick).

How to change the oil and oil filter

Oil change - what is better to drain or pump out

there is no Skoda, but the essence is the same.

Original vag oil - cat.number

Synthetic engine oil Special C
SAE 0W-30
VW 502 00 / 505 00
Catalog number - G 055 167 M2

Other original ones, we can come in handy for someone, found on the drive

G 052 167 M4 - VAG Special Plus 5W-40 - 5 liters (Tolerance: VW 502 00 / 505 00 / 505 01)
G 052 167 M2 - VAG Special Plus 5W-40 - 1 liter (Tolerance: VW 502 00 / 505 00 / 505 01)
G 055 167 M4 - VAG Special C 0W-30 - 5 liters (Tolerance: 502.00/ 505.00/505.01)
G 055 167 M2 - VAG Special C 0W-30 - 1 liter (Tolerance: 502.00/ 505.00/505.01)
G 052 183 M4 - VAG Longlife II 0W-30 - 5 liters (Tolerance: VW 503 00/ 506 00/ 506 01)
G 052 183 M2 - VAG Longlife II 0W-30 - 1 liter (Approval: VW 503 00/ 506 00/ 506 01)
G 052 195 M4 - VAG Longlife III 5W-30 - 5 liters (Tolerance: VW 504 00/ 507 00)
G 052 195 M2 - VAG Longlife III 5W-30 - 1 liter (Tolerance: VW 504 00/ 507 00)

We present to your attention the official answer to the question “ What engine oil should be used in Skoda cars“! We, in your Skoda service, know what it is Shell Helix, keep it in stock and pour it into these cars. But often we are faced with such bewilderment of Skoda owners about Shell that we begin to think that we ourselves are not catching up with something. What kind of oil they didn’t try to present to us as the official Skoda oil ... And Castrol, and Liqui Moly, and even Pentosin! Of course, each time they gave emotional arguments, referring either to dealers, or to familiar mechanics, or to forums.

They began to wonder where such conflicting information came from. We called the dealers. They heard Mobil, Castrol, Shell.

We called the services specializing in Skoda. They said “I have Castrol on the BMW on the cork, but Skoda is also German”, “Yes, what will be available”, “Hell knows, I’m an inspector and I don’t rummage about oils”, and also “Whatever you bring, then we’ll fill ".

Read the forums. It feels like the world champions have gathered there, if not in rally, then in circuit racing for sure! Well, or experts in tuning and finishing engines. One says that he first drove a Castrol dealership, then filled up with Liqui Moly and felt an increase in a few horsepower. The profile says that he sells contact lenses. How, explain, the lens dealer could feel the increase in a few horses on the Skoda Fabia? Someone writes that at first he poured Mobil, bought in Auchan at a price of 1400 rubles for a five-liter canister, and then bought for almost the same Mobil for 1600 and the car started to start better ... The third friend said that his mother-in-law does not like oil and he generally oil does not want to change, but wants a saber and a bulldog puppy. In general, it was not possible to obtain official information from there.

They called the Skoda plant in the Czech Republic. They were offended and replied that they never use oil at all, and that they only have pure hops, malt and water. It turned out that they called the Krusovice brewery by mistake.

And everything would be fine, but after all, we are forced every single day to eliminate the technical illiteracy of Skoda owners, explaining which oil should be filled in. And again we hear something like “And they told me in the store that Liqui Moly is better” ... And they don’t believe it, and they even try to argue. It's a shame, honestly! It feels like we are trying to deceive everyone and are not doing explanations, but justifications.

We need some kind of undeniable proof that Skoda really recommends Shell. This will not be shown on Channel One, there is either no official information on the Internet, or they do not trust it, dealers randomly advise different oils, and no one can write anything intelligible on the forums either. If only Skoda would come to us, which would have the coveted Shell badge on the lid or under the hood ... Then we could poke our noses at this badge of all the doubters!

And our prayers have been answered! Yesterday Skoda Octavia came for computer diagnostics and troubleshooting, which they could not see in the other two services. We opened the hood and were dumbfounded together, not believing our eyes!

Skoda engine oil

Here! It is written in English in black that Skoda recommends Shell Helix engine oil! Finally! We even made a discount on diagnostics!

Attention Skoda owners! Your vehicles should only be filled with engine oil Shell Helix! And point. Yes, and do not forget that in the Russian Federation you need to change engine oil every 7500 kilometers. The only way. No 15,000 kilometers from replacement to replacement! Take pity on your motor. Who cares why, call, we will advise. Well, do not forget that engine oil has so-called tolerances, which must also be taken into account. Oil with a tolerance of 502/505 can be bought under the article, and oil with a tolerance of 504/507 (more stringent and modern tolerance) - under the article.

Skoda Rapid engine oil change is provided every 15,000 km or every scheduled maintenance. However, often, many motorists change the engine oil more often - every 8-10 thousand km, and rightly so. The more often the oil is changed, the better for the engine.

Which engine oil to choose for a 1.6 liter engine

VW long Life III 5W-30 synthetic oil is used for the 1.4-liter 122-horsepower TSI petrol engine, the 1.2-liter TSI petrol engines in 86 or 105 horsepower versions, and the 1.6-liter 105-horsepower TDI diesel engine.

For a more powerful 1.6-liter naturally aspirated engine with 105 horsepower and a 1.2-liter naturally aspirated engine with 75 horsepower, VW Special Plus 5W-40 oil is poured into them.

From the factory with Volkswagen engine oil, which has a tolerance of 502 or 504. When changing the oil during scheduled maintenance, the service may offer you other engine oil options.

Engine oils for Skoda Rapid

• Mobil1 ESP 5W-30
• Addinol Giga Light MV 0530 LL 5W-30
• Xado 504/507 5W-30
• NGN Emerald 5W-30
• Orlenoil Platinum Maxexpert V 5W-30
• Lotos Quazar LLIII 5W-30
• Motul Specific 504/507 5W-30
• Fuchs Titan GT1 PRO C-3 5W-30
• Elf Solaris LLX SAE 5W-30
• Total QUARTZ INEO Long Life 5W-30
• Valvoline SynPower Xtreme XL-III C3 5W-30
• Shell Helix Ultra ECT 5W-30
• Shell Helix Ultra Professional AV-L 5W-30
• Neste City Pro W LongLife III SAE 5W-30
• Liqui Moly Top Tec 4200 5W-30
• Gulf Oil Gulf Formula GVX 5W-30
• Eurol Syntence Longlife 5W-30
• Castrol Castrol Edge 5W-30 LL
• BP Visco 7000 Longlife III 5W-30
• Aral SuperTronic LongLife III 5W-30
• Redline Euro Series 5W-30

Refueling volumes of engine oil for Skoda Rapid

• 1.2 (CGPC) - 2.8 L
• 1.2 TSI (CBZA, CBZB) - 3.9 liters
• 1.4 aspirated - 3.2 l
• 1.4 TSI turbo (CAXA) - 3.6 L
• 1.6 (CFNA) - 4.5 liters
• 1.8TSi - 4.6L

Engine oil resource

The service life and resource of engine oil is affected by frequent operation in the city, idle in traffic jams, when the engine is idling, in this case, the oil resource is reduced.

Water causes severe damage to engine oils.

Getting into it in a ratio of 0.2%, water begins to quickly decompose the additives existing in it. Further, when the engine is running with such oil, thick deposits are clogged in the tubes and channels of the motor. In the future, this leads - to breakdowns of parts in the engine!

Checking the condition of the engine oil

Checking the quality of engine oil in the engine is quite easy. We take out the dipstick and put a drop of oil on a white sheet of paper. We wait 15 minutes and analyze. A drop of oil should be at least 3 cm in diameter.