my Skoda Octavia NFL (2020-Present) is leaking oil, what could be the cause?

Solution

1. Preparation

• Gather necessary tools and parts.
• Disconnect the battery to ensure safety while working on the vehicle.
• Allow the engine to cool completely.

2. Locate the Leak

• Clean the engine surface with a degreaser to remove old oil and dirt.
• Start the engine and observe for fresh oil seeping out to identify the exact leak location.

3. Repair or Replace Affected Components

Oil Filter Replacement

• Tools Required: Oil filter wrench, oil catch pan, new oil filter, fresh engine oil.
• Remove the old oil filter using the oil filter wrench.
• Apply a thin layer of fresh oil on the rubber gasket of the new oil filter.
• Install the new oil filter, tightening it by hand until secure.

Gasket Replacement (e.g., Valve Cover Gasket)

• Tools Required: Socket set, torque wrench, gasket scraper, new gasket.
• Remove any components obstructing access to the valve cover (e.g., air intake duct).
• Unbolt the valve cover using the socket set and carefully remove it.
• Clean the mating surfaces with a gasket scraper.
• Install the new gasket, ensuring it is seated properly.
• Reinstall the valve cover, tightening the bolts to the manufacturer’s specified torque.

Oil Pan Repair/Replacement

• Tools Required: Socket set, torque wrench, new gasket, oil catch pan.
• Drain the engine oil using the oil catch pan.
• Remove the bolts securing the oil pan and carefully detach it from the engine.
• Inspect the oil pan for cracks; repair or replace if necessary.
• Clean the mating surface and install a new gasket.
• Reinstall the oil pan, tightening the bolts to the specified torque.

4. Refill Engine Oil

• Tools Required: Funnel.
• Refill the engine with the recommended grade of engine oil using a funnel.
• Check the dipstick to ensure the oil level is within the acceptable range.