Regular replacement of oil, coolant and lubrication of units and assemblies is a mandatory procedure for any car. Skoda Rapid requires consumables to be of high quality and precisely matched. Otherwise, the service life of its parts will be reduced significantly.
In order to save money, many drivers prefer to perform this procedure on their own. This option is quite acceptable, it is not necessary to contact specialists. To change the oil, knowledge and skills are not required, it is enough to determine the volume and name of the consumable that is used for a particular system. Mistakes are unacceptable, as they will lead to rapid wear of parts. As a result, the car breaks down at the most inopportune moment.
There is a large list of liquids that are used for these purposes. They have the same purpose, but are used in different cases. When choosing a suitable lubrication option, it is necessary to take into account the mileage of the car, the deterioration of the units, when new oil was poured, and so on.
Skoda Rapid is a complex device. Its parts differ from each other in design and functional features. Therefore, the volume and names of liquids intended for lubrication are different. What oils, and for which unit are suitable, can be found in the table.
Refueling capacities of Skoda Rapid
| Filling/lubricating point | Refueling volume, l | Name of oil/fluid | ||
| Fuel tank | 55 | Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 95 | ||
| Engine lubrication system | 1.2 (CGPC) | 2,8 | Engine oil 0W40 A3/B4, 0W30 A3/B4 5W40, 5W40 A3/B4, Shell, Castrol or Motul. |
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| 1.4 aspirated | ||||
| 1.4 TSI turbo (CAXA) | ||||
| 1.6 (CFNA) | ||||
| 1.2TSI (CBZA, CBZB) | ||||
| 1.8TSi | ||||
| Cooling system | 5,5 | G12+ (magenta) | ||
| Manual Transmission | 2 | Transmission oil | ||
| Automatic transmission | 7 | Dexron®-VI MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid | ||
| hydraulic brakes | 0,9 | DOT 4 | ||
| Washer reservoir | without headlight washer | 5,4 | Washer fluid with a freezing point not higher than -40 ° C | |
| with headlight washer | ||||
The volume of oils and fluids fuels and lubricants Skoda Rapid was last modified: October 2nd, 2018 by Administrator
The third generation of the Skoda Octavia (A7 body) entered the Russian market in June 2013 with a completely new line of power units of the EA211 series, which replaced the old EA111 engines. The range of engines then included petrol "turbo-fours" 1.2 TSI, 1.4 TSI and 1.8 TSI, as well as the 2.0 TDI diesel that joined them. However, a few months later, in the spring of 2014, the manufacturer decided to replace the initial 1.2 TSI turbocharged unit with an aspirated 1.6 MPI. Such castling, apparently, was caused by a desire to expand the circle of potential buyers at the expense of those car owners who are suspicious of supercharged engines and the DSG “robots” that make up a couple of them, which have not yet completely got rid of the status of a problematic gearbox. To such buyers, a modification with a naturally aspirated engine, complemented by the classic Aisin automatic transmission with 6 steps, certainly seemed like a real apologist for reliability. A rather low price tag also spoke in favor of the new version. What should we expect from a Skoda Octavia with a 1.6 MPI engine, and what are the weaknesses/strengths of a turbocharged engine?
What kind of motor is 1.6 MPI?
To begin with, it would not hurt to talk about the design features of the atmospheric Quartet. The unit, which received the CWVA index, is a new development, which is based on turbo engines that are part of the EA211 family. The “aspirated” borrowed almost all the basic details from its counterparts: a lightweight aluminum cylinder block with cast-iron liners, a block head with an integrated exhaust manifold, a 16-valve timing, a dual-circuit cooling system, and a unified mounting scheme for the MQB platform. At the same time, all “supercharged” components were excluded from the architecture - a compressor, an intercooler, a high-pressure fuel pump.
The increase in volume was achieved by installing larger diameter pistons and increasing their stroke (the radius of the crankshaft was made larger). The cylinder head has been upgraded to install a multipoint injection system. From the resulting power unit with a volume of 1598 cubic meters. see managed to "remove" 110 hp power and 155 Nm of torque. The timing drive for the 1.6 MPI engine (however, like other engines of the EA211 series) uses a toothed belt that can “walk” 120,000 km. It is at this mileage that it is recommended to change it.
Technical characteristics of the engine 1.6 MPI 110 hp:
| Engine | 1.6 MPI 110 hp |
|---|---|
| Engine code | CWVA |
| engine's type | petrol |
| Injection type | distributed |
| Supercharging | No |
| Engine location | front, transverse |
| Cylinder arrangement | row |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Number of valves | 16 |
| Working volume, cu. cm. | 1598 |
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Cylinder diameter, mm | 76.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 86.9 |
| How the cylinders work | 1-3-4-2 |
| Power (at rpm), hp | 110 (5500-5800) |
| Maximum torque (at rpm), N*m | 155 (3800) |
| Environmental class | Euro 5 |
| Fuel | Gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91 |
| Automatic valve clearance adjustment | Yes |
| Catalyst | Yes |
| Lambda probe | Yes |
Characteristics of Skoda Octavia A7 with 1.6 MPI engine
In terms of technical characteristics, the Skoda Octavia with a 1.6-liter “aspirated” MPI is inferior to the modification with a 1.2 TSI turbo engine in a number of ways. For example, it accelerates more slowly (12 vs. 10.5 seconds) and consumes more fuel (6.7 vs. 5 liters). But, as practice shows, many motorists, when choosing a car, are guided primarily by the criterion of reliability. And here the Octavia 1.6 has an advantage - whatever one may say, the atmospheric unit is less prone to breakdowns due to the lack of a capricious turbocharging system, and distributed injection, unlike direct injection, makes less demands on fuel quality. Plus, paired with the MPI motor is a traditional hydromechanical "automatic", which enjoys great confidence.
Specifications Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI:
| Modification | Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI | Skoda Octavia Combi 1.6 MPI |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| engine's type | petrol | |
| Engine location | front, transverse | |
| Working volume, cu. cm. | 1598 | |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 | |
| Number of cylinders | 4 | |
| Cylinder arrangement | row | |
| Cylinder diameter, mm | 76.5 | |
| Piston stroke, mm | 86.9 | |
| Number of valves | 16 | |
| Power, hp (at rpm) | 110 (5500-5800) | |
| Maximum torque, N*m (at rpm) | 155 (3800) | |
| Transmission | ||
| Manual Transmission | 5-speed manual transmission | |
| Automatic transmission | 6-speed automatic transmission | |
| Drive unit | front | |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension | independent, MacPherson type with anti-roll bar | |
| Rear suspension | semi-dependent, spring | |
| brakes | ||
| Front brakes | disc ventilated | |
| Rear brakes | disk | |
| Body dimensions | ||
| Length, mm | 4659 | |
| Width, mm | 1814 | |
| Height, mm | 1461 | 1480 |
| Wheel base, mm | 2680 | |
| Trunk volume, l (min / max) | 568/1558 | 588/1718 |
| Weight | ||
| Curb weight, kg | 1210 (1250) | 1232 (1272) |
| Full authorized weight, kg | 1780 (1820) | 1802 (1842) |
| Fuel performance | ||
| Fuel consumption in the urban cycle, l / 100 km | 8.5 (9.0) | 8.5 (9.0) |
| Fuel consumption in extra-urban cycle, l/100 km | 5.2 (5.3) | 5.2 (5.3) |
| Fuel consumption in the combined cycle, l / 100 km | 6.4 (6.7) | 6.4 (6.7) |
| Fuel | AI-95 | |
| Tank volume, l | 50 | |
| Speed indicators | ||
| Maximum speed, km/h | 192 (190) | 191 (188) |
| Acceleration time to 100 km/h, s | 10.6 (12.0) | 10.8 (12.2) |
What problems can arise with a 1.6 MPI 110 hp engine?
One of the key features of the 1.6-liter MPI engine is a high oil consumption, and increased "appetite" is observed even in new engines. There is nothing to worry about as long as the loss of oil for waste does not begin to exceed the permissible limits. An alarm signal hinting at the possible occurrence of problems is an increase in consumption to 500 grams per thousand kilometers or more. Here you should already turn to specialists to find out the causes of maslozhora.
The predisposition to increased oil consumption by the 1.6 MPI engine is primarily due to its design features - the small thickness of the piston rings, the low weight and height of the pistons. Reducing the size and lightness of these parts helps to reduce friction losses, which allows better fuel economy and minimizes the content of harmful substances in the exhaust gases. At the same time, such a CPG “digests” heavy loads worse, becoming more sensitive to engine operating modes and the quality of the oil used. In a certain scenario, the piston group can overheat, which inevitably affects the operation of the compression and oil scraper rings, which can no longer fully perform their functions. As a result, more oil enters the combustion chamber than it should, its combustion leads to the formation of deposits on the cylinder walls and piston skirts.
Among the possible reasons for the large oil burnout in the CWVA 1.6 MPI engine are also the special surface structure of the cylinder walls obtained after honing, insufficient pretension of the oil scraper rings, and design flaws associated with the conversion of a turbocharged engine into an atmospheric one.
In any case, in order to protect yourself from premature problems, during the operation of your Skoda Octavia 1.6, you must follow a few simple rules:
- Use only engine oil recommended by the manufacturer, avoid fakes, give preference to oils with better detergent properties and a low tendency to form deposits.
- Timely change the oil in the engine. On time means not by mileage, but by actually worked hours and real condition.
- Regularly check the oil level and if it drops quickly, be sure to contact the service center.
- Do not allow the engine to overheat, if possible, exclude unfavorable driving conditions (long standing in traffic jams in hot weather).
In principle, this whole set of measures must be carried out by the owner of any modern car, except that in this particular case, the owner of the car is required to be more attentive to the maintenance schedule.
Some Conclusions
The appearance in the range of Skoda Octavia A7 engines of the 1.6 MPI 110 hp engine. can be unequivocally regarded as a positive moment. Motorists have more freedom in choosing power plants and gearboxes. The new unit is designed in accordance with the latest trends in engine building, fits into Euro-5 environmental standards, and has good consumer properties. In addition, the power unit is assigned the role of the base one, that is, the modifications it completes are the cheapest. As of October 2016, the price of Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI starts at 899 thousand rubles (version with 5-speed "mechanics").
At first, Octavias for the Russian market were equipped with 110-horsepower engines of foreign assembly. In September 2015, the production of engines was launched at a plant in Kaluga. Currently, atmospheric "fours" 1.6 of the EA211 series are installed on several Volkswagen / Skoda models at once. In addition to Octavia, this number includes Yeti, Rapid, Polo and Jetta.
How much oil is in a Skoda engine Rapid
The volume of engine oil is one of the fundamental components of self-service Skoda Rapid. Already today, it is fundamental to call the volume of engine oil one of the characteristics, without which it is unrealistic to do not only when changing the oil, but also in the course of choosing the right lubricant. What remains to be done to our client? The characteristics are closely interconnected with each other, and only if they are observed will you get a decent result. What is needed, then we will consider where to take into account when dealing with engine oil. This information will be relevant to the owners Skoda Rapid all years of release.
Change frequency
This is the next important parameter. Skoda has established an exact shift schedule, which for Skoda Rapid is 10-15 thousand km, based on the operating criteria. So, in suitable conditions, both with a low temperature, and subject to traffic rules, there is an option to be controlled by only one regulation. If the car is subjected to excessive loads that are not provided for by the management, then you will have to think about changing the oil more often. In addition, the oil will become unusable for about 30 years of the prescribed period, if you often drive at high speeds, and thereby overheat the engine. It is also not recommended to often drive off-road or on bad dusty roads - and additionally, the Rapid is not suitable for such criteria. Nevertheless, Russian motorists often commit such violations, which can be explained by cruel weather criteria in our state. Then, without a frequent oil change, you can not do. In addition, it will be useful to get into the habit of frequently inspecting the volume and condition of the engine oil.
Skoda Rapid oil change
Change oils Skoda Rapid engine 1.4 tsi.
Oil change Skoda Rapid
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Checking the volume and condition of the oil
For this procedure, a dipstick is useful. It needs to be removed from the oil filler neck, and look at the level. A good level is when the oil is between the Max and Min marks. Then you don't need to add oil. If the liquid is below the Min level, then the oil will have to be added. Overflow oil drain opposite.
If the liquid has darkened, as it is also called, it contains traces of mechanical wear (dirt, soot, iron shavings), then the 1st topping up will not be enough. Under these circumstances, you need to immediately merge the old oil, wash the engine, and then introduce a new composition. Usually this is encountered with high mileage. The oil may also darken and emit a specific burnt smell.
How much to fill
Let's look at the amount of oil for all Skoda Rapid engines separately for each engine displacement and year of manufacture of the car:
1.4.5, gasoline, 75 liters. With.
- Year of issue - since 2012
- How much to fill - 4.5.8 liters
1.5, TSI, petrol, 86-106 hp With.
- Year of issue - since 2012
- How much to fill- 3.9 liters
1.4, TSI, petrol, 122 hp With.
- Year of issue - since 2012
- How much to fill - 3.6 liters
1.6 TDI, diesel, 90 hp With.
- Year of issue - since 2012
- How much to fill– 4.3 liters
Please note that the full volume of oil can be poured in only after cleaning the motor from old oil. Modern, this function is performed not only in an expensive dealership, but also at home. For this purpose you need to change oil a couple of times for now (it is possible to perform breaks of 500-600 km), until the dark liquid changes to clear oil. This will mean that the engine is clean inside, you can introduce oil in all its manifestations.
Choosing oil for Skoda Rapid
For the car in question, oil with viscosity parameters 0W-30 and 5W-30 is suitable. Such properties are compatible with the entire engine range. Skoda Rapid, and completely relevant for most temperature ranges in our country. There is an option to fill in the original oil, and choosing among analogue oils, you can slow down on such brands: Lukoil, Kixx, Mobil, Valvoline, Rosneft, Shell, Elf, Motul and others.
The reliability and durability of the Skoda Rapid power plant directly depends on the correct choice of engine lubricant and compliance with the timing of its replacement. The oil serves to protect the contact point of the rubbing engine components from excessive wear and scoring.
In addition, the lubricant reduces shock loads, vibration, noise and performs one of the main roles in heat transfer. For these reasons, it is forbidden to treat the choice of engine oil negligently, as this may cause an early overhaul.
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The choice of oil for filling in the Skoda Rapid engine and its cost
Depending on which power unit is equipped with the Skoda Rapid, the choice of engine oil that needs to be used during maintenance varies. So, in a 1.4-liter engine for 122 horses, a 1.2-liter unit with 105 and 86 hp, a 1.6-liter 105 hp internal combustion engine from the factory and during maintenance, VW long Life III 5W-30 engine oil is poured. Its price is more than 3000 rubles.
In a more powerful naturally aspirated engine with 105 hp. with a volume of 1.6 liters and a 75-horsepower 1.2 aspirated engine, fill in the original VW Special Plus 5W-40 engine oil. The cost of branded lubricant is about 3200 rubles.
The oil used in power plants must have VW 502.00 or VW 504 00 approvals. When servicing at an authorized dealer, VW 502.00 engine lubricant is poured into the engine. Oil approved VW 504 00 is mainly used on vehicles serviced by LongLife service. Due to low-quality gasoline in domestic realities, the use of extended LongLife maintenance intervals is not provided by the official manufacturer.
For Skoda Rapid, a proprietary system for ordering and classifying motor lubricants from Volkswagen is used. It is not widely used by major oil manufacturers. For these reasons, it is difficult to find the desired inscriptions VW 502.00 or VW 504 00 on many labels. If it is impossible to detect them, it is recommended to check for the presence of ACEA, A2 or A3 indexes on the oil canister. You also need to check the viscosity. Its required value depends on the ambient temperature, the time of year and the wear of the motor. Approximate viscosities for the Skoda Rapid power plant are shown in the diagram below.
In addition to the above criteria, you should pay attention to the manufacturer or brand of oil. The most well-performing lubricants in Skoda Rapid power units are shown in the table below.
| Manufacturer | Approximate cost, rubles |
|---|---|
| ZIC | 1300-2300 |
| Motul Specific 504/507 | 2200-2700 |
| Liqui Moly Leichtlauf High Tech | 3000-3500 |
| G-Energy F Synth | 1800-2300 |
| Castrol Magnatec | 1100-1500 |
| RAVENOL Vollsynthetic VSI | 1200-1500 |
| Top Tec 4100 | 1700-2500 |
| Castrol EDGE | 900-1600 |
| Mobil 1 ESP Formula | 2200-2700 |
| Total QUARTZ INEO Long Life | 1450-2000 |
| NS Special Tec LL | 2400-3800 |
| Eurol Syntence Longlife | 1700-1900 |
| Lukoil | 1000-1500 |
Refueling volume
Depending on the size and model of the engine, there are different filling volumes of engine oil. They are detailed in the table below.
Table - Refueling volumes
Replacement schedule
In countries where LongLife service intervals are allowed, an oil change is required every 30,000 km. Due to the low quality of fuel, the manufacturer does not recommend domestic car owners to focus on this period. For them, a replacement interval is set, which is every 15 thousand kilometers. Experienced owners recommend reducing it to 8-10 thousand km. In addition, an unscheduled replacement is necessary in the following cases:
- antifreeze has boiled;
- water or other technical fluid has entered the engine lubricant;
- if you don’t know when the last lubricant change was made and what consumable was used, for example, after purchasing the machine.
Normal oil consumption in a Skoda Rapid engine
The official manufacturer sets the oil consumption rate for the entire engine line within 1 liter per 1000 km. Experienced car owners consider this consumption too high. The optimal situation is when topping up the lubricant is not required from replacement to replacement.
Permissible oil consumption can be considered the consumption of 100-200 grams of lubricant per 1000 km. If the engine consumes more than 250-300 grams of oil per 1000 km, then this is the reason for the need to pay attention to the power plant and eliminate excessive consumption.
Required tools and materials
In order to change the lubricant and oil filter, you will need the tools and materials shown in the table below.
Table - List of tools and materials required to replace engine oil with Skoda Rapid
| Tools and materials | Note |
|---|---|
| Key | "at 18" |
| Container for draining waste oil | Volume of 5 - 6 liters |
| hex key | "on 10" |
| Special wrench for removing the oil filter | VAS 3417 or equivalent 74mm puller |
| flushing oil | Required in cases of excessive contamination of the power plant or change to another fluid |
| Funnel | For comfort |
| rags | For cleaning contaminated surfaces |
Do-it-yourself oil change process for Skoda Rapid
In order to change the oil in the Skoda Rapid power plant, you must follow the instructions below.
- Drain the oil with a warm engine. If the engine is cold, warm it up for 5-7 minutes.
- Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery.
- Unscrew the filler cap and remove the dipstick.
- Place a container under the drain hole.
- Unscrew the drain plug.
- Wait for the oil drain to finish.
- Unscrew the oil filter.
- Pour oil into the filter.
- Install the filter in place.
- Return drain plug.
- Pour oil into the motor.
- Check lubricant level.
Options for solving the oil burner problem on the Skoda Rapid
To combat the oil burner, it is required to initially determine the culprit of the lubricant consumption. The most common reasons are:
- occurrence of piston rings;
- squeezing oil through seals and seals;
- problems with valve stem seals;
- general excessive wear of components and parts of the power plant.
First you need to visually inspect the motor. If there are smudges through one of the gaskets or the gland, it is necessary to replace the failed seal. If a leak is observed through most or all of the joints, then the crankcase ventilation system should be cleaned.
With a clean engine, you need to measure the compression. After that, a decision is made to replace the piston rings and valve stem seals. If the engine mileage approaches 250 thousand km, then the solution to the problem with the oil jet is possible only with a major overhaul.
The compact liftback Rapid from Skoda was presented at the International Motor Show in Paris in 2012. The five-door car replaced the budget Octavia Tour and became a direct competitor to such B-class representatives as Lada Vesta, Kia Rio, Volkswagen Polo sedan and Hyundai Solaris. The novelty entered the domestic market only in 2014 and differed from other versions in high ground clearance and a modified suspension specially adapted for use on domestic roads. A feature of Rapid was a high level of technical equipment, an attractive corporate look (both outside and inside) and an affordable price tag.
Diesel and gasoline engines manufactured by Volkswagen with different technical data were installed on the model (working volumes - 1.2-1.6 liters with 75-125 hp). The liftback came to Russia in three petrol versions. The 1.4-liter unit (125 hp) was the most charged and, with an average consumption of 5.3 liters per 100 km, accelerated to the first hundred in 9 seconds. Maximum acceleration - up to 209 km / h. The other 2 configurations were slightly less powerful - these are 1.6-liter engines with 90 and 110 hp. The maximum acceleration on them is 185 and 191-195 km / h, respectively, the mixed consumption is 5.8 and 6.1 liters, acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h is 11.4 and 10.3-11.6 seconds. Information on consumption and types of oil consumed by engines is later in the article. The units worked with a 7-speed robot (double clutch), a 6-speed automatic or classic 5-speed mechanics.
Among all the advantages of the Skoda Rapid model range, it is worth noting the reliability of the car and its spaciousness. However, despite the fact that the car easily accommodates 5 people, it has a rather low ceiling (passengers with a height of more than 180 cm may be uncomfortable). In addition, multiple complaints were recorded about poor sound insulation and poor-quality interior materials with its rich equipment at the same time.
Generation 1 (2012 - present)
Volkswagen-Audi EA111 1.4 TSI TFSI engine 122 and 125 hp
- Oil types (by viscosity): 5W-30, 5W-40
- How many liters of oil in the engine (total volume): 3.8 liters.
- When to change oil: 7500-15000
Engines Volkswagen Polo Sedan 1.6 90 and 110 hp
- What engine oil is poured from the factory (original): Synthetic 5W30
- Oil types (by viscosity): 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40
- How many liters of oil in the engine (total volume): 3.6 liters.
- Oil consumption per 1000 km: up to 500 ml.
- When to change oil: 7000-10000
