OCTAVIA III Owners discussion thread

[occy]

Bit of a heads up for anyone with the 7 speed DSG. Had a squeaking/squealing noise when taking off in first and when changing from 1st to 2nd. Needed the clutch spindle bearing replaced, got a new clutch and bearing under warranty. Apparently there is a technical bulletin for this issue on the Golf

[GTR27]

After the first-of-the-season Christmas meal out we cruised back home across town and got a few more green lights than normal.
18 kilometres averaging 46 kph (mostly 60 kph zones), the consumption was 4.2 l/100.
We were doing better than that but had to pick up our dog from the retirement village. I thought that was a reasonable effort for a petrol wagon.
My best cross town trip in the old 1.9d was 13km with fewer lights and no diversion to the retirement village and got 3.5 l/100 .

Good to hear it's getting even better.

I can't wait, just over a week now (excluding any more unforseen circumstances)

[MJKooLio]

I have a squeaking noise when I've started my car, put in in D and slowly drive out the garage coming from the rear left(?) wheel.. I apply the brake and it stops... Continue to drive a slow speed and it still makes the noise but when I pick up speed it goes away... Anyone else experience this?

[GTR27]

I read that on briskoda this morning. Your brake pads need grease on the backing plate its the return/locating spring making the noise. Skoda the tight asses don't put any there.

Edit: apparently a test is pump your brakes firmly a few times, of the take goes away, that's what it is.

[99Reza]

I have a squeaking noise when I've started my car, put in in D and slowly drive out the grave coming from the rear left(?) wheel.. I apply the break and it stops... Continue to drive a slow speed and it still makes the noise but when I pick up speed it goes away... Anyone else experience this?

I have this as well but only when turning left. Completely gone after picking up speed. Doesn't happen all the time though, probably 30% of the time and always after cold start when it happen.

[MJKooLio]

Pump brakes before driving and engine off or in N or P with engine on and pump brakes?

[PassatB6]

I have slight whine when I turn on the aircon. I think I notice it because the engine is dead quiet at idle. Not noticeable when radio is on.

[GTR27]

for those interested, here is the thread on Briskoda

Skoda Octavia III squicking noise from breaking calipers - Skoda Octavia III (2013 onward) - BRISKODA.net

[brad]

BRAKES!

It's BRAKES!

[GTR27]

Lol. Probably an autocorrect. I regular post on my phone, then come back and am appauled by the horrible words, or complete gibberish that gets posted. (sometimes thats my fault too, not just auto correct - the gibberish that is ha ha)