Škoda Kodiaq 2.0 TDI Service Schedule

The Kodiaq 2.0 TDI is a big family SUV with seven seats, 4x4 and a huge boot. It's brilliant for the family, but it's a heavy car, and quite often it's pulling a trailer too. That's why your Škoda Kodiaq 2.0 TDI service schedule needs to reflect how hard you work the car. Here's what I want you to keep an eye on.

What should you know about the engine?

The Kodiaq's 2.0 TDI belongs to the EA288 engine family. It has a timing belt, a DPF (diesel particulate filter) and, on newer versions, an SCR system that uses AdBlue. Load the car up with the whole family and hitch up a trailer, and that engine has to work a lot harder. So don't just rely on the minimum servicing requirements.

How often should the engine oil be changed?

I recommend changing the engine oil and oil filter every 10,000 km or once a year, whichever comes first, regardless of which oil you use. Make sure the oil meets the specification in your car's handbook. And if you regularly tow a trailer, don't even wait that long. Shorten the interval.

What should you know about the DSG?

The automatic Kodiaq 2.0 TDI has a seven-speed wet-clutch DSG, designed to handle higher torque. The oil and filter should be changed according to the service schedule, but I recommend never going beyond 60,000 km. After the oil change, we always carry out a gearbox adaptation too.

Does the 4x4 system need servicing as well?

Absolutely! The 4x4 system uses a fifth-generation Haldex coupling. That's the clutch that brings the rear wheels into play when needed. Its oil needs changing according to the service schedule. And if you tow a trailer or do a lot of winter driving, please don't neglect it.

DSG gearbox oil change at Das Auto Service

What else is included in the service schedule?

AdBlue — top it up when the car tells you it's time.
The timing belt, together with the rollers and water pump.
The fuel filter, air filter and cabin filter.
The crankcase ventilation filter — every 80,000 km.
Brake fluid — every two years.
Coolant — every third heating season.

What do we check during a service?

The brakes — a heavy Kodiaq wears them out faster, so we give them a thorough check.
The AdBlue system — we check that everything is working as it should.
The DPF — especially if you mainly drive around town.
The towbar and its electrics, if your car has one.

Don't tow a heavy trailer with your DSG if you're overdue for an oil change. Old, overheated oil can ruin the clutches and the mechatronic unit — the brains of the gearbox.

A tip from Kris Mladenov: Do you regularly tow a trailer with your Kodiaq? Tell us when you bring it in for a service. That way, we can take the extra load into account and recommend shorter servicing intervals for the DSG and Haldex.

Drive a Kodiaq 2.0 TDI? Bring it to Das Auto Service and we'll look after it properly. We'll check the engine, DSG gearbox and 4x4 system.