Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 1 year / 15000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.6 TDI 4x4, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.6 LPG, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 2.0 TDI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.6, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.6 MultiFuel, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.6 TDI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.4 TSI, SKODA Octavia II Combi (1Z5) 1.2 TSI … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change oil filter and engine oil on OCTAVIA (1Z5) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Replacement: engine oil and filter – Skoda Octavia 1Z5. Tools you need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Oil filter cup socket 77/15-F
                    
                      Combination spanner #19
                    
                      Drive socket # 19
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Oil drain pan
                    
                      Funnel
                    
                      Fender cover

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Replacement: engine oil and filter – Skoda Octavia 1Z5. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.
Please note: all work on the car – Skoda Octavia 1Z5 – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Open the hood.
Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 3

Unscrew the oil filler plug.
Step 4

Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Skoda Octavia 1Z5. Professionals recommend:
The vehicle must be on even keel, and if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Step 5

Put a waste oil container with at least 5 l capacity under the drainage hole.
Step 6

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 7

Unscrew the drain plug. Use a combination spanner #19.
Step 8

Drain the used oil.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Skoda Octavia 1Z5. Tip:
Caution! The oil may be hot.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
Step 9

Clean the oil filter. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 10

Remove the engine cover.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Skoda Octavia 1Z5. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Raise the engine cover, holding it on two sides simultaneously.Do not apply excessive force when removing the part. Otherwise you may damage it.
Step 11

Unscrew the oil filter. Use the 77/15-F socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12

Prepare a container for the old oil filter.
Step 13

Remove the oil filter.

AUTODOC recommends:
Move up the container. The oil starts to drain out of the drainage hole immediately after you have removed the oil filter.
Step 14

Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
Step 15

Install a new oil filter.
Step 16

Screw the new filter into its place. Use the 77/15-F socket. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 24 Nm torque.
Step 17

Install the engine cover and secure it.

AUTODOC recommends:
Make sure the engine cover is properly seated. It should not be displaced with respect to the guiding fasteners.Caution! Do not use excessive force during installation. This may damage the fasteners of the car. Skoda Octavia 1Z5
Step 18

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
Step 19

Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 26 Nm torque.
Step 20

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 21

Lower the car.
Step 22

Remove the oil filler cap.
Step 23

Insert the funnel.
Step 24

Pour oil into the engine through the filler. Required amount of oil: 4.6 L.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Skoda Octavia 1Z5. AUTODOC recommends:
Use the oil recommended by the manufacturer.
Step 25

Check the oil level using the dipstick. Top up oil if necessary.

Please note!
The oil level should be between the Min and Max marks.
Step 26

Install the oil filler cap.
Step 27

Tighten the oil filler cap.
Step 28

Run the engine for a few minutes. After the oil pressure warning light goes out, stop the engine.
Step 29

Check the oil level 5 minutes after the stop of the engine operation using a dipstick and add oil if necessary.

Please note!
The oil level should be between the Min and Max marks.Make sure that the oil filler cap is properly tightened.Check the threaded plug of the drainage hole and the oil filter seal for tightness. If necessary, carefully tighten them up.
Step 30

Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 31

Close the hood.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Skoda Octavia 1Z5. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Note that oil pressure warning light, which indicates insufficient pressure in the lubrication system, may be on for a longer time than usual. After a few seconds, the oil will fill all the channels, and the light will go out.To protect the environment from pollution, be sure to dispose of the used filters at special collection points.

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