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2012 Skoda Superb

  • 21-05-2024 8:45am
    #1
    advisemerite
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 286 ✭✭


    I have a 2012 skoda superb 1.6 diesel. Its driving good engine seems good. These are the issues that I need seeing to immediately.

    It leaks coolant every couple of weeks. I never drive it with the light on. I carry coolant and top it up when engine light comes on. I've used a sealant it helped but not fixed it.

    Now it's leaking engine oil, well I'm sure it's engine oil by looking at it as sure as can be but no oil warning light is coming on.

    Another problem is the steering makes noise when stationary and when turning the wheel. I'll get this seen to next week but more concerned about the first two as I think they need doing right away

    The car isn't overheating and drives good and has power. Does it sound like the head gasket is gone or something different. How much would repair costs be by what I described? I paid 3800 euro for the car 4 months ago, what would be the most I should pay to have it fixed before getting rid. This brings me to my next part,

    IIt's Appears it was a farmers car and has cosmetic scratches lots of them and a few dents and so on. What would I get for it selling it as parts or repair?

    Thanks for reading my post. Any and all replies appreciated.



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  • #2
    Birka
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 279 ✭✭Birka


    It might be a leaking water pump. Is it overheating? You can check oil for coolant and coolant for oil but there's no guarantee that both of them being clean means that the head gasket is ok. It needs either a sniffer or pressure test to be sure.

    You need to find out where the oil is leaking from (or not, maybe its being burnt). Maybe the sump plug is leaking, maybe a gasket is leaking.

    Power steering on that car is electronic rather than fluid driven. Any noises when stationary aren't really a good sign but again, it'll need a closer look, error codes read etc.

    You really need a mechanic to know for sure what the issues are. They might be cheap fixes or expensive enough to scrap the car. No-one here can tell you with any accuracy.



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