When it comes to maintaining your Skoda Octavia, one of the most important things to keep an eye on is your engine oil. Not only does it keep your engine running smoothly, but it also helps to protect it from wear and tear. But with so many different types of oil on the market, it can be a bit of a minefield trying to figure out which one your Octavia needs.
The amount of oil your Skoda Octavia takes will depend on the model and engine size you have. For example, the 1.0-litre TSI petrol engine takes 4.5 litres of oil, while the 2.0-litre TDI diesel engine takes 6.5 litres. It's important to check your car's manual or the Skoda website to find out the exact amount of oil your Octavia needs.
The Skoda Octavia engine oil capacity is different for each engine type. For example, the 1.0-litre TSI petrol engine has a capacity of 4.5 litres, while the 2.0-litre TDI diesel engine has a capacity of 6.5 litres. It's important to check your car's manual or the Skoda website to find out the exact oil capacity of your Octavia.
The frequency at which you should change the oil in your Skoda Octavia will depend on a number of factors, including your driving habits, the type of oil you're using, and the model and engine size of your Octavia. As a general rule of thumb, it's recommended that you change the oil in your Octavia every 10,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first. However, it's always best to check your car's manual or the Skoda website to get a more accurate idea of how often you should be changing the oil in your Octavia.
We have listed all the Skoda Octavia models and engine types in the following table, as well as the correct engine oil grade for each of the cars. You can use the search and filter to easily find the right engine oil for your Skoda Octavia.
Car Make & Model | Year | Oil Grade |
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Skoda Octavia III 1.0 TSI S Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.0 TSI S Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.0 TSI S Petrol | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.2 TSI S Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.2 TSI S Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.2 TSI S Petrol | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.4 TSI S Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.4 TSI S Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.4 TSI S Petrol | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.5 TSI S Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.5 TSI S Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.5 TSI S Petrol | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.6 MPI S Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.6 MPI S Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.6 MPI S Petrol | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.6 TDI S Diesel | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.6 TDI S Diesel | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.6 TDI S Diesel | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI S Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI S Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI S Petrol | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TDI S Diesel | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TDI S Diesel | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TDI S Diesel | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TSI S Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TSI S Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TSI S Petrol | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.0 TSI SE Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.0 TSI SE Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.0 TSI SE Petrol | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.2 TSI SE Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.2 TSI SE Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.2 TSI SE Petrol | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.4 TSI SE Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.4 TSI SE Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.4 TSI SE Petrol | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.5 TSI SE Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.5 TSI SE Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.5 TSI SE Petrol | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.6 MPI SE Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.6 MPI SE Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.6 MPI SE Petrol | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.6 TDI SE Diesel | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.6 TDI SE Diesel | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.6 TDI SE Diesel | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI SE Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI SE Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI SE Petrol | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TDI SE Diesel | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TDI SE Diesel | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TDI SE Diesel | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TSI SE Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TSI SE Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TSI SE Petrol | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.0 TSI SE Technology Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.0 TSI SE Technology Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.0 TSI SE Technology Petrol | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.2 TSI SE Technology Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.2 TSI SE Technology Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.2 TSI SE Technology Petrol | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.4 TSI SE Technology Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.4 TSI SE Technology Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.4 TSI SE Technology Petrol | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.5 TSI SE Technology Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.5 TSI SE Technology Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.5 TSI SE Technology Petrol | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.6 MPI SE Technology Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.6 MPI SE Technology Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.6 MPI SE Technology Petrol | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.6 TDI SE Technology Diesel | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.6 TDI SE Technology Diesel | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.6 TDI SE Technology Diesel | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI SE Technology Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI SE Technology Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI SE Technology Petrol | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TDI SE Technology Diesel | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TDI SE Technology Diesel | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TDI SE Technology Diesel | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TSI SE Technology Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TSI SE Technology Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TSI SE Technology Petrol | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.0 TSI SE-L Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.0 TSI SE-L Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.0 TSI SE-L Petrol | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.2 TSI SE-L Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.2 TSI SE-L Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.2 TSI SE-L Petrol | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.4 TSI SE-L Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.4 TSI SE-L Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.4 TSI SE-L Petrol | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.5 TSI SE-L Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.5 TSI SE-L Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.5 TSI SE-L Petrol | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.6 MPI SE-L Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.6 MPI SE-L Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.6 MPI SE-L Petrol | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.6 TDI SE-L Diesel | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.6 TDI SE-L Diesel | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.6 TDI SE-L Diesel | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI SE-L Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI SE-L Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI SE-L Petrol | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TDI SE-L Diesel | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TDI SE-L Diesel | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TDI SE-L Diesel | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TSI SE-L Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TSI SE-L Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TSI SE-L Petrol | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.0 TSI Laurin & Klement Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.0 TSI Laurin & Klement Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.0 TSI Laurin & Klement Petrol | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.2 TSI Laurin & Klement Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.2 TSI Laurin & Klement Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.2 TSI Laurin & Klement Petrol | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.4 TSI Laurin & Klement Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.4 TSI Laurin & Klement Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.4 TSI Laurin & Klement Petrol | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.5 TSI Laurin & Klement Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.5 TSI Laurin & Klement Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.5 TSI Laurin & Klement Petrol | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.6 MPI Laurin & Klement Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.6 MPI Laurin & Klement Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.6 MPI Laurin & Klement Petrol | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.6 TDI Laurin & Klement Diesel | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.6 TDI Laurin & Klement Diesel | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.6 TDI Laurin & Klement Diesel | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI Laurin & Klement Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI Laurin & Klement Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI Laurin & Klement Petrol | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TDI Laurin & Klement Diesel | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TDI Laurin & Klement Diesel | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TDI Laurin & Klement Diesel | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TSI Laurin & Klement Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TSI Laurin & Klement Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TSI Laurin & Klement Petrol | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TDI vRS Diesel | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TDI vRS Diesel | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TDI vRS Diesel | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TSI vRS Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TSI vRS Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TSI vRS Petrol | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 0W-40 or 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
Changing the engine oil in your Skoda Octavia is a relatively simple process that can be done at home with the right tools. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you get started:
• Make sure your Octavia is parked on a level surface and the engine is cool. It's important to let the engine cool down before changing the oil, as hot oil can cause burns.
• Locate the oil filter and drain plug under the car. The oil filter is usually located near the oil pan, while the drain plug is usually located at the bottom of the pan.
• Place a drain pan under the drain plug and remove it using a wrench. Be careful, as hot oil will start to drain out of the pan.
• Once all the oil has drained out, replace the drain plug and tighten it with a wrench. Then, remove the oil filter using a filter wrench.
• Clean the filter housing and install the new oil filter. Make sure to lubricate the filter's seal with new oil before installing it.
• Add new oil to your Octavia, making sure to check the oil level with a dipstick to ensure you're not overfilling. It's important to use the correct type of oil for your Octavia, so make sure to check your car's manual or the Skoda website for recommendations.
• Start the engine and let it run for a few minutes to circulate the new oil. Then, check the oil level again and make any necessary adjustments.
• Finally, dispose of the old oil and filter properly by taking them to a recycling centre or mechanic.
And there you have it! By following these steps, you can change the oil in your Skoda Octavia with ease. Remember to keep an eye on your oil levels and change the oil regularly to ensure your Octavia is running at its best.
The type of oil you should use for your Skoda Octavia engine oil will depend on the model and engine size you have. It's always best to check your car's manual or the Skoda website for recommendations. However, in general, it's recommended to use a fully synthetic oil with a viscosity of 5W-30 or 5W-40 for petrol engines and a fully synthetic oil with a viscosity of 5W-30 or 10W-40 for diesel engines.
It's not recommended to mix different types of oil for your Skoda Octavia engine oil. Each type of oil has its own specific properties and mixing them can cause issues with the lubrication and protection of your engine. Stick to using the recommended type of oil for your Octavia as specified in your car's manual or the Skoda website.
Yes, you can use synthetic oil foryour Skoda Octavia diesel engine. In fact, it's recommended to use a fully synthetic oil with a viscosity of 5W-30 or 10W-40 for diesel engines. Synthetic oil offers better lubrication and protection for your engine compared to conventional oil, which can help to extend the life of your engine.