Hi
I've had my 1.5 SE L Auto petrol Karoq since new and its nearly 2 years old now. It's done nearly 12,000 miles and has not yet told me it needs an oil change. I questioned the main dealer on this and was told not to worry, it has long life oil, and the car will tell you when it needs changing. I have kept the oil level topped up by adding a litre or so, over the last year.
I've had the software upgrade due to various issues (common problem, I believe) but I'm wondering if during this process the car has lost the time or mileage data to be able to tell when new oil is needed.
I bought a service plan when I bought the car so am thinking I should just book it in.
Have any other members had the same or similar experience? Any views / help on this would be much appreciated.
When will my Karoq need and oil change?
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Just book it in for a service. I don't believe or trust 'long life oils'. IMO engine oil and filter should be changed 12 months or 12000 miles or earlier.
I had the oil in my Karoq 2.0 4x4 changed at 9500 miles by a local garage for £65.
I had the oil in my Karoq 2.0 4x4 changed at 9500 miles by a local garage for £65.
As an ex Shell Lubricants specialist for 21 years, I agree with Bramlyapple.
Oil and filter every 10k or annually.
Oil and filter every 10k or annually.
Colin Lambert.
Poole, Dorset.
Diploma Auto Eng.
Moderator Karoq & HR-V Fora.
(Kodiaq Forum Moderator, resigned!)
Poole, Dorset.
Diploma Auto Eng.
Moderator Karoq & HR-V Fora.
(Kodiaq Forum Moderator, resigned!)
Cars come from the factory set to the flexible servicing regime, where the car monitors the way it is driven and tells you when it wants a service. Driving long distances gently can mean it doesn't ask for a service until after 15,000 to 18,000 miles! Personally I had mine switched to the annual service regime by my dealer because I mainly drive short distances and prefer to be able to have the oil services at the same time as time-based services such as brake fluid charges etc.
Chris
Chris
VW Golf GT 1.9TDI from 11/98 to 3/06; Skoda Octavia L&K 2.0TDI from 3/06 to 12/11; VW Golf Plus SE 1.6TDI DSG from 12/11 to 2/15; VW Golf SV SE 1.4TSI DSG from 2/15 to 11/20; Skoda Karoq Sportline 2.0TSI 4x4 DSG from 11/20.
You can also see when the car will want its next service by using the Car / Settings / Service menu.
Chris
Chris
VW Golf GT 1.9TDI from 11/98 to 3/06; Skoda Octavia L&K 2.0TDI from 3/06 to 12/11; VW Golf Plus SE 1.6TDI DSG from 12/11 to 2/15; VW Golf SV SE 1.4TSI DSG from 2/15 to 11/20; Skoda Karoq Sportline 2.0TSI 4x4 DSG from 11/20.
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