One of the many questions that arise when operating Skoda cars is changing the oil in a manual gearbox, in particular on the Octavia Tour, A5 and A7. If everything is clear with the frequency of changing the oil in the engine of the same Octavia Tour - once every 15,000 km (as the officials recommend) or once every 10,000 as everyone else recommends (to sleep peacefully, so to speak), then with the gearbox, opinions are very strong diverge. The manufacturer says that in a manual transmission, oil is poured once for the entire service life! But after all, these terms are not the same for everyone, and the driving style and operation of the car are even more so. Therefore, we and many other people who understand these matters recommend at least checking the oil level in the gearbox of your Octavia (Tour, A5 or A7) and even changing it at least once every 100,000 kilometers.
If you have thought and weighed everything and decided to change the oil on your Octavia, then doing it yourself will not be difficult. The only stumbling block may be the lack of a lift, a viewing hole or a flyover, so that you can safely move under the bottom of your Skoda.
What oil to fill in the gearbox on the Octavia?
This is one of the most important questions, since no one thinks about it and you can fill in anything. We recommend pouring original oil for the gearbox provided by the manufacturer.
By number it could be VAG No. G 052 726 A2 or VAG G 060 726 A2 they both mean oil specifically for manual gearboxes. As far as permissions are concerned, VW 501 50, SAE 75W-90, API GL-4+, according to them you can choose for yourself those oils that you trust more or which have been tested by experience. This is a purely personal opinion of each motorist and you have the right to make your personal choice.
We figured out the main points, now you can begin to replace and control the level.
The procedure for changing the oil in a manual transmission on Skoda Octavia Tour cars
First you need to get under the car and it is desirable that you could move freely there. Either a lift, or a viewing hole in the garage, or a flyover located nearby, on which you can drive your Octavia, can help you with this.
To get to the gearbox, remove the engine protection, if any. (It makes no sense to describe this point in detail, since there is nothing complicated there).
Yes, one is a lot important point! It is best to drain the oil within 15-20 minutes after the trip, so that it is warm and drains well!
The gearbox has plugs for draining (from the bottom to the bottom) and for filling / checking the level. They are clearly marked in the photo. For convenience and more free access to the filling plug, you can remove the front right wheel. But at the same time, the car must be in a horizontal position, so after removing it, lower the jack a little and level the Octavia. We unscrew the bottom plug using a 17 hexagon (it can be purchased at any auto shop, it will not work without it) and wait until the oil drains.
After that, we twist it back and thereby unscrew the plug for filling and controlling the oil level in a manual gearbox with a hexagon. If you have a special “nose” on the canister, then by putting it into the hole you can pour fresh oil into the box directly from the canister. If there is none, then take a regular syringe and do this procedure with it.
The oil level in the box is considered sufficient when it begins to flow out of the filler plug. In the same way, you can simply check it by unscrewing it and making sure that oil has flowed from there, or by sticking your finger in there, you should reach the top line. When this is not observed during the check, it is urgent to add oil to a predetermined level.
Advice! Pour a little more level than the bottom cut of the hole. To do this, jack up the car from the side of the filling plug.
After pouring fresh oil into the box, and making sure that the level has been reached correctly, you can safely screw the plug into place and assemble all the other parts in reverse order. Thus, by spending approximately 30 minutes of your time, you ensure a longer and safer "life" of your checkpoint.
Oil change in a six-speed manual transmission on an Octavia A5
In the second generation of Octavia, namely the A5, the procedure for changing the oil in a manual gearbox is slightly different from the procedure for the Tour. Firstly, there may be a 6-speed gearbox (on the basis of which we will show the instructions), and secondly, the level in it should be slightly higher filler plug. Jacking up the car will not work, so fresh oil will be filled through the sensor reversing, which is located under the battery platform.
The photo shows two possible holes for draining the oil from the box. You can only use a cork that is smaller. We unscrew it with the same hexagon by 17 and drain the used oil. This process can be delayed, you need to wait.
1 - Filler plug
2 — drain plug
3 - For a complete drain
Be sure to measure the amount of drained in order to pour back at least the same amount. Having unscrewed the reverse sensor with a key of 22, it is better and more convenient to do it from below, you need to insert a pre-prepared hose with a fitting there, since neither a syringe, nor even a canister can crawl there.
At the time of filling, we recommend unscrewing the filler plug and watching until fresh oil flows out of it. Thus, you can clearly find out the level that is filled and by spinning it, top up the rest. Do not forget to compare the volumes of drained and filled oil.
After pouring, we collect everything else in the reverse order and install it in its place. Do not forget about the electrical chips that you may have removed for easy access to various elements.
Video of checking the level and changing the oil in a manual transmission on a Skoda Octavia Tour
One of the many questions that arise when operating Skoda cars is changing the oil in a manual gearbox, in particular on the Octavia Tour, A5 and A7. If everything is clear with the frequency of changing the oil in the engine of the same Octavia Tour - once every 15,000 km (as the officials recommend) or once every 10,000 as everyone else recommends (to sleep peacefully, so to speak), then opinions differ very much with the gearbox . The manufacturer says that in a manual transmission, oil is poured once for the entire service life! But after all, these terms are not the same for everyone, and the driving style and operation of the car are even more so. Therefore, we and many other people who understand these matters recommend at least checking the oil level in the gearbox of your Octavia (Tour, A5 or A7) and even changing it at least once every 100,000 kilometers.
If you have thought and weighed everything and decided to change the oil on your Octavia, then doing it yourself will not be difficult. The only stumbling block may be the lack of a lift, a viewing hole or a flyover, so that you can safely move under the bottom of your Skoda.
What oil to fill in the gearbox on the Octavia?
This is one of the most important questions, since no one thinks about it and you can fill in anything. We recommend pouring the original gearbox oil, which is provided by the manufacturer.
By number it could be VAG No. G 052 726 A2 or VAG G 060 726 A2 they both denote oil specifically for manual transmissions. As far as permissions are concerned, VW 501 50, SAE 75W-90, API GL-4+, according to them you can choose for yourself those oils that you trust more or which have been tested by experience. This is a purely personal opinion of each motorist and you have the right to make your personal choice.
We figured out the main points, now you can begin to replace and control the level.
The procedure for changing the oil in a manual transmission on Skoda Octavia Tour cars
First you need to get under the car and it is desirable that you could move freely there. Either a lift, or a viewing hole in the garage, or a flyover located nearby, on which you can drive your Octavia, can help you with this.
To get to the gearbox, remove the engine protection, if any. (It makes no sense to describe this point in detail, since there is nothing complicated there).
Yes, one very important point! It is best to drain the oil within 15-20 minutes after the trip, so that it is warm and drains well!
The gearbox has plugs for draining (from the bottom to the bottom) and for filling / checking the level. They are clearly marked in the photo. For convenience and more free access to the filling plug, you can remove the front right wheel. But at the same time, the car must be in a horizontal position, so after removing it, lower the jack a little and level the Octavia. We unscrew the bottom plug using a 17 hexagon (it can be purchased at any auto shop, it will not work without it) and wait until the oil drains.
After that, we twist it back and thereby unscrew the plug for filling and controlling the oil level in a manual gearbox with a hexagon. If you have a special “nose” on the canister, then by putting it into the hole you can pour fresh oil into the box directly from the canister. If there is none, then take a regular syringe and do this procedure with it.
The oil level in the box is considered sufficient when it begins to flow out of the filler plug. In the same way, you can simply check it by unscrewing it and making sure that oil has flowed from there, or by sticking your finger in there, you should reach the top line. When this is not observed during the check, it is urgent to add oil to a predetermined level.
Advice! Pour a little more level than the bottom cut of the hole. To do this, jack up the car from the side of the filling plug.
After pouring fresh oil into the box, and making sure that the level has been reached correctly, you can safely screw the plug into place and assemble all the other parts in reverse order. Thus, by spending approximately 30 minutes of your time, you ensure a longer and safer "life" of your checkpoint.
Oil change in a six-speed manual transmission on an Octavia A5
In the second generation of Octavia, namely the A5, the procedure for changing the oil in a manual gearbox is slightly different from the procedure for the Tour. Firstly, there may be a 6-speed gearbox (on the basis of which we will show the instructions), and secondly, the level in it should be slightly above the filler plug. Jacking up the car will not work, so fresh oil will be filled through the reverse sensor, which is located under the battery platform.
The photo shows two possible holes for draining the oil from the box. You can only use a cork that is smaller. We unscrew it with the same hexagon by 17 and drain the used oil. This process can be delayed, you need to wait.
1 - Filler plug
2 - Drain plug
3 - For a complete drain
Be sure to measure the amount of drained in order to pour back at least the same amount. Having unscrewed the reverse sensor with a key of 22, it is better and more convenient to do it from below, you need to insert a pre-prepared hose with a fitting there, since neither a syringe, nor even a canister can crawl there.
At the time of filling, we recommend unscrewing the filler plug and watching until fresh oil flows out of it. Thus, you can clearly find out the level that is filled and by spinning it, top up the rest. Do not forget to compare the volumes of drained and filled oil.
After pouring, we collect everything else in the reverse order and install it in its place. Do not forget about the electrical chips that you may have removed for easy access to various elements.
When buying a car in some documents describing specifications, write the service life of the oil in the automatic transmission Skoda Octavia. 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. Original product purchased from official manufacturers, will cost you 1200 rubles. For complete replacement fluid in automatic transmission 1.4 will need 6 liters. Expensive? Yes, it's expensive. But the whole repair transmission box Skoda Octavia 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 gearbox motor TSI. 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 in the checkpoint Skoda Octavia 1.4 lubricating fluid 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. To start, you must also select transmission 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.
Mechanical 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 lubricant, it is necessary to remove the engine protection. Remember that you need to make a change only half an hour after the last use of the car.
Better take off front wheel so that it doesn't get in the way. 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 transmission fluid in the manual transmission, if during the check you notice that it does not reach 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 transmission fluid is very important process which cannot be ignored.
The owners of the popular Skoda car Octavia A5 is often questioned about the appropriateness self replacement oil in the gearbox. 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 mechanical Skoda box Octavia, 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. Yes, for Manual transmission Skoda Octavia A5 the following data is preferred: 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.
How much to fill
Change oil in manual transmission
- Prepare the car - warm up the engine and gearbox, then install the car on an observation deck with access to the bottom of the car
- In the case of the Octavia A5, oil is filled through the reverse sensor located under the battery platform
- There is a drain hole at the bottom of the car, we find it
- Using a 17 hexagon, unscrew the drain plug, and then observe the process of flowing out the used oil. The liquid will drain into a pre-prepared pan. You have to be careful and wear gloves. Additional devices will protect the skin from burns
- As soon as the liquid flows out, it is necessary to measure its level. You should get about 2 liters. How much new oil will need to be poured
- The next step is to fill in fresh liquid. You need to fill it into the reverse sensor, which must first be unscrewed with a key of 22
- During oil filling, experts recommend unscrewing the filling plug, through which you can observe the level. When the liquid begins to appear and flow out slightly, oil filling should be stopped.
- The filling process is complete. Now you need to tighten all the plugs in reverse order, and check the reliability of the fasteners, and also wipe the bottom of the car dry from possible smudges. After two weeks, you can check the oil level again, and if necessary add a little more remaining fluid.