FSI vs TSI explained

Just got an awesome doc from a friend.
ECS Tunning - FSI vs TSI, PDF

Not 1.2 TSI but still interesting reading.

erWin - Electronic Repair and Workshop Information

Do you know that you can get legally all up-to-date repair workshop information for all VAG cars for just €5?
Keep reading :-)

Meet the erwin - Electronic Repair and Workshop Information service. This is not only for professionals but erWin is also available to private individuals who want to repair their Skoda vehicle themselves! Thank you VAG!

erWin contains

1. all repair guidelines for Škoda Auto
2. further repair information available in PDF format (not available in all languages). 
3. additional information such as self-study programmes and training programmes. 
4. vehicle-specific information, such as maintenance tables, vehicle data and field actions is available in many languages. 
5. continuous update of data 
6. the Offboard Diagnostic Information System Service - Diagnostic Software 
1. with the advantage of carrying out an offboard diagnosis for all vehicles of the Skoda brand, which have a EU 5 type approval, through a SAEJ2534-compliant interface (diagnosis interface),
2. and the possibility of direct access to the selected repair and maintenance information during a current diagnostic session via the diagnosis software. 

Open Internet Explorer. That's important, other browsers doesn't works as expected.
Goto their home page https://erwin.skoda-auto.cz/erwin/showHome.do

First of all, choose surface and article language. I recommend you to set it to English or German (if you know it) as it should be most comprehensive info.

Now, go register https://erwin.skoda-auto.cz/erwin/showCustomerRegistration.do
And login after that.

Now to start working, you need to pay for service with Visa or MasterCard. You can choose the duration according to your needs:
One hour including printing rights €5.00 
One day incl. printing rights €25.00
One week incl. printing rights €88.00
30 days incl. printing rights €310.00
365 days incl. printing rights €2,850.00

One hour was enough for me to get all material for Fabia Mk2 and my friend's Octavia Mk2, but you need  fast navigation skills, lot of interaction with keyboard and mouse to save everything on your PC.

Before you pay, take a look around in menus and check their tour in "About erWin".

After payment that you will get instant access to all material, you can also check your car by VIN number.

Actually erWin is a good replacement for ETKA that requires a lot of dancing around computer to make it work. And it always updated. Anyway, 5 euro is a not so much money for that information.

Other VAG brands
VW https://erwin.volkswagen.de/erwin/showHome.do
Seat https://erwin.seat.com/erwin/showHome.do
Audi https://erwin.audi.com/erwin/showHome.do

Other brands that I'm aware of
Subaru http://techinfo.subaru.com/index.html
Honda (USA and Canada) https://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/logon.asp

Update (2014-06-02)
More makers list (but most of them US-models).
From: https://www.autoenginuity.com/products/reprogrammer.html, http://www.drewtech.com/technician/introduction/capabilitiesj2534.html

Acura, Honda: http://www.serviceexpress.honda.com/
Audi: http://erwin.audiusa.com
BMW: http://www.bmwtechinfo.com/
Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Eagle, Plymouth: http://www.techauthority.com/
Ferrari: http://www.ferraritechinfo.com
Ford, Lincoln, Mercury: http://www.motorcraftservice.com/
GM - Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GEO, Hummer, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Saturn: http://www.gmtechinfo.com/
Hyundai: http://www.hmaservice.com
Infiniti: http://www.infiniti-techinfo.com
Isuzu: http://www.isuzutechinfo.com/
Jaguar: http://topix.jaguar.jlrext.com/topix/i18n/index
Kia: http://www.kiatechinfo.com
Land Rover: http://www.landrovertechinfo.com/
Lexus: http://techinfo.lexus.com
Maserati: http://maseratitechinfo.com
Mazda: http://www.mazdaserviceinfo.com/
Mercedes-Benz: http://www.startekinfo.com/
Mini: http://www.minitechinfo.com/
Mitsubishi: http://www.mitsubishitechinfo.com/
Nissan: http://www.nissan-techinfo.com
Porsche: https://techinfo2.porsche.com/PAGInfosystem/VFModuleManager?Type=GVOStart
Saab: http://www.saabtechinfo.com
Subaru: http://techinfo.subaru.com
Suzuki: http://www.suzukipitstopplus.com
Toyota, Scion: http://techinfo.toyota.com/
Volkswagen: http://erwin.vw.com
Volvo: http://www.volvotechinfo.com/

Have a nice browsing!

Visual tyre size comparator

Found great visualization tool for tyres and rims.

Rim size and offset can be founded on wheel inside.

Wheel / Tire Size Comparer Light
And russian analog - Визуальный шинный калькулятор

45 900 km | 2Y 5M

Real world fuel consumption

Skoda Fabia - Engine 1.2 l/77 kW TSI - EU5 screenshot from owners manual

According to this page from owners manual, our car should consume 6.8 liters at every 100 kilometers in the cities and 4.5 at highways. Probably, it is... in ideal world. Here in Israel with hot weather and different traffic I got other numbers, the real numbers.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?hl=en_US&hl=en_US&key=0AstaR8Qp-BJZdFFoWTBmMUhBVTNhbGd6U254ZHRTc1E&single=true&gid=6&output=html
Urban - 7.5+
Non-urban - 5.8+

This is my on-going research. From time to time I check car display, Multitronics (that is very handy, it also log last 20 trips) and fill on paper and later posting in Google Spreadsheet. This takes almost zero time as I anyway wait a couple of seconds before switching off engine. Multitronics measures precisely enough, just imagine show me exact fuel amount I need to fill with difference of 0.1-0.3 liters.

Lower average speed indicates more urban traffic and also driven time. I also was trying 98 fuel to check if I got more power and less consumption with same driving style - that's not worked for me, I do not recommend to pay more and have same results.

Simple manufacture date check

I got mine at January 2011, but I know it was build at November 2010, so that was dots says on this plastic cover.

ETKA Car Data

Got vehical PR numbers from ETKA 7.2 about my car. This is in continue to sticker details.

A8G Sports comfort equipment 
AZ0 Vehicle with standard production scope 
B0A Component parts set without country-specific design requirement 
B22 Type approval Israel 
C00 Operating permit, initial registration 
CM6 Alloy wheels 6.5J x 16 
DB0 4-cylinder gas. engine 1.2 l/77 kW TSI Base engine is: TW0/TP1  
E0A No special edition 
F0A No special purpose vehicle, standard equipment 
FB0 Standard paint coating 
FC0 Without customized installation 
G02 Front shock absorption 
G0C 5-speed manual transmission 
GR0 Without emergency tire inflator 
H2J Tires 205/45 R16 83W  
J1P Battery 220 A (44 Ah) 
K8G Hatchback 
L04 Suspension range 04 installation control only, no requirement forecast 
L0L Left-hand drive vehicle 
N2K Fabric seat covering 
NC1 Without screen for rear window 
NG0 Without top carrier 
NM1 Engine cover 
Q4H Comfort sports seats, front 
QA0 Without child seat 
QE0 Without tray areas package/box 
QG2 No possibility of activating service interval prolongation 
QJ2 Aluminum package 
QN0 Without drawers under front seats 
QV0 W/o TV reception/digital radio reception 
TW0 4-cylinder gasoline engine 1.2 L Unit 03F.B 
U0C Instrument insert with tachometer clock and km/h speedometer 
UF0 Without electric interface
UG0 Without hill hold control / hill descent control / comfort driving assist 
V0A Tires w/o specification of tire brand 
VF0 Standard pedal cluster 
VK0 Air duct, standard 
VL0 Standard pedestrian protection measures 
X3E National sales program Israel 
0A2 4 doors 
0AR Front stabilizer 
0BA Without rear stabilizer 
0EM Installation differentiation for transmission MQ 200 vehicle components 
0FA Standard manufacturing sequence 
0KA Without stickers and badges 
0N2 Heavy-duty rear axle 
0P0 Rear exhaust tailpipe (standard) 
0RA Without ignition/starter switch locking system 
0SS Labels/plates in English and French 
0TD Front and rear floor mats 
0UA Without special color trim 
0XD Information kit Hebrew 
0Y2 Tropical zones 
0YB Weight range 2 installation control only, no requirement forecast 
1A2 Fuel system for SI engine with direct injection (FSI) 
1AT Electronic stabilization program (ESP) 
1C1 Antifreeze up to -25 degree celsius tolerance up to -30 degree C 
1D0 Without trailer hitch 
1E1 Activated carbon canister 
1EX Special identification plate for EC for M1 passenger vehicle 
1G1 Space-saving spare wheel 
1JA Rear shock absorption, basic design 1 
1KT Disc brakes, rear (Geomet D) 
1L0 Standard air cleaner 
1N2 Power steering electro-hydraulic 
1NL Covers for alloy wheels 
1PA Standard wheel bolts 
1Q0 Without mass damper for steering wheel 
1RX Nameplate set in base trim 
1S1 Tool kit and jack 
1SA Without additional engine guard 
1U0 Without table 
1W2 Glove compartment cooling system 
1Z2 Increase in initial standard fuel filling 
1ZC Disc brakes, front (Geomet D)
2A0 Without delivery equipment 
2C5 Axial and vertical adjustable steering column 
2G7 Filler neck module 1 with insert 
2JG Body-colored bumpers 
2LB Fuel tank with special material treatment 
2PM Leather steering wheel 
2V5 Fresh air intake system with activated charcoal canister 
2WA Without additional tires 
3B3 Child seat anchor 
3C7 3-point seat belt for center rear seat 
3CA Without partition 
3FA Without roof insert (standard roof) 
3GA Without cargo area 
3H0 Without backrest release for front seats 
3J1 Height-adjustable headrests for front seats 
3L1 Manual height adjustment for left front seat 
3LE Door and side trim panel 
3N3 Stowage box in luggage boot 
3NC Rear seat bench/backrest, split folding 
3Q6 Three rear headrests 
3RC Trunk lid with window aperture 
3S4 Preparation for roof load rack 
3U1 Foldable trunk cover 
3W3 Special interior noise suppression 
3ZB 3-point seat belts, outer rear with ECE label 
4A0 Without seat heater 
4B1 Protective side molding 
4GF Windshield in heat-insulating glass 
4K3 Radio remote controlled central locking operated from inside and safe securing 
4KC Side and rear windows in heat-insulating glass 
4L2 Dipping breakaway interior rear view mirror 
4LA Without controls 
4N1 Padded dashboard 
4P2 Rear floor panel module, type 3 
4QU 3-point seat belts front w/ tensioner (electr.) and height adjustment 
4R3 Power windows with comfort operation 
4SE Vanity mirror, left 
4TB Vanity mirror right 
4UF Driver's and front passenger air bag with front passenger air bag deactivation 
4X3 Side air bag front with curtain air bag 
4XF Exterior pillar lining design 2
4YB Stowage box rear (door and side panel) 
4Z5 Glove compartment door with light 
5C8 Additional body measures 
5D1 Carrier frequency 433 .92 MHz-434 .42 Mhz 
5DX Side trim panel for basic equipment 
5J0 Without rear spoiler 
5K5 Transit coating film with additional transport protection measures 
5N2 Folding grab handles at roof frame 
5RQ Right exterior mirror: convex 
5SL Left exterior mirror: aspherical 
6A0 Without fire extinguisher 
6E3 Front center armrest 
6EA Without additional side body covers (stone guard) 
6FR Body-colored exterior mirror housings 
6KJ Radiator grille with chrome-plated strip 
6M4 Load protection system 
6N0 Without mud flaps 
6NJ Standard molded headlining 
6PE Leather hand brake lever handle 
6Q5 Sports gearshift knob 
6R1 Leatherette gearshift boot 
6SC Tufted trunk floor covering 
6XD Exterior mirrors: electrically adjustable/heated 
6Y0 Without cruise control warning system 
7A0 Without CD changer/CD player 
7AA Electronic vehicle immobilization device 
7B0 Without socket 
7E0 W/o heat accumulator/auxiliary heating 
7JQ Vehicle class differentiation 5J0  
7K6 Flat tire indicator 
7L3 Without start/stop system without regenerative braking 
7M5 Without protective film for scuff plate 
7MG Emission standard EU5  
7N2 Spectacle tray/bracket 
7P0 Without lumbar support in seat backrests 
7PC Platform group class 3 
7Q0 Without navigation device 
7QA Without CD/DVD for navigation 
7X0 Without park distance control 
8DR Radio 
8GG Alternator 110 A 
8JH Ellipsoidal headlight for driving on the right 
8K7 Automatic headlight activation 
8L5 Roof antenna and "diversity" window antenna
8M1 Rear window wiper and washer system with intermittent control 
8N4 Windshield wiper intermittent control with potentiometer (four speeds) 
8P1 Heated rear window 
8Q1 Headlight-range adjustment 
8QL Key for locking system with remote control 
8RE 4 speakers (passive) 
8T0 Without cruise control system (CCS) 
8TC Rear fog light for driving on the right 
8V1 Cigarette lighter 
8W0 Without washer fluid level indicator 
8WB Front fog lights 
8X0 Without headlight washer system 
8Y4 High-sounding horn 
8Z6 Hot country 
9AK Climatronic with impact pressure control free of cfc 
9GC Interior light with contact switch 
9HA Without additional malfunction display 
9M0 Without auxiliary/parking heater 
9P1 Seat belt reminder, electric contact in buckle 
9Q1 Multi-function display/on-board computer 
9T0 Without heated washer nozzles 
9TA Without additional warning lights 
9U0 Without brake pad wear indicator 
9W0 W/o car phone preparation/installation 
9WR Installation of audio connection 
9Y1 Outdoor temperature gage

Engine number and CBZB model characteristics

The engine number (“engine identification character” and “serial number”) is located on the engine directly above the joint separating the engine/gearbox.

In addition, the “engine identification character” and the “serial number” are indicated on the vehicle data sticker -arrow- which is located on the air guide pipe.

- As of letter “C”, four-digit engine identification characters are used.
- The first 3 digits of the engine identification characters refer to the displacement and the mechanical construction of the engine. They are type-punched together with the serial number on the cylinder block.
- The fourth digit indicates the output and the torque of the engine and depends upon the engine control unit.

Skoda 1.2 TSI 77kW engine characteristics

Reading material

Skoda engines overview

VW The TSI Engine Environmental Commendation

1.2 TSI

Audi Self Study Programme 485 - 1.2l TFSI engine

Skoda SSP 74 - 1.2 TSI 77kW (RUS)

VW SSP 443 - 1.2l TSI engine (RUS)

1.4 TSI - sometimes similar (read smart!) but with more details comparing to 1.2 TSI docs

Audi Self Study Programme 491 - 1.4l TFSI engine with Dual Charging

Audi Self Study Programme 432 - 1.4l TFSI engine (RUS)

VW SSP 359 - 1.4 TSI with Dual Charging (RUS)

Skoda SSP 68 - 1.4 TSI (92kW) (RUS)

Update (2013-03-29)

Added engines overview and Audi SSP in English.

It's interesting, same SSPs about same 1.2 TSI engine but every make (Audi, Skoda and VW) has some more details. Example: at Audi you can see construction of charge pressure actuator and different states with thermostats, etc. When looking on all of them you build big picture. I think Audi has the best SSP than others.

Update (2013-11-17)

LMG gearbox aggregate assignment, ratios, capacities

This is a gearbox from MQ200 series. It can transmit up to 200 Nm of torque (1.2 ltr./77 kW TSI engine is 175 Nm per RPM). The housing is manufactured from magnesium. The final drive ratios and the ratios of the individual gears can be matched to the power outputs of the various engines.

The following ratios are for my LMG (and MFX also) models. Check your vehicle sticker.

By the way, Skoda produced four million transmissions already! 

The Škoda engine plant in Mladá Boleslav has produced the four millionth MQ 200 transmission. The assembly unit is laid out for engines with a torque of up to 200 Nm and will be used in models of the brands Škoda, Audi, Seat, and VW. Škoda Auto currently manufactures about 2,600 MQ 200 units per day. Furthermore, the Czech location will also produce the new MQ 100 transmission for the future “New Small Family Vehicle” by the Volkswagen Group.

Manual transmission operation video

See also

Skoda Self-Study Programme 037 - New manual gearboxes 02T and 002 (PDF, RUS)

VW Self-Study Programme 237 - Manual gearbox 02T (PDF) - part 1

VW Self-Study Programme 237 - Manual gearbox 02T (PDF) - part 2 

Oil type

This post is not relevant any more, please read explanations in following post.

Last Friday I was at Skoda specialist garage in Netanya and bought an extra oil. I didn't tell that when new car came to Israel garage, they drain out all factory-filled a high-grade oil and fill with local brand Delek that meets VW 502 00 standard. That is what Alex told me.

I posted oil label to one of forums to receive any feedbacks and people thinks that using VW 502 is very bad idea and it should be VW 504 with known brand (or 507). Just take a look on 502 vs 504 comparation and you will see why. You can check in Lubrizol Relative Performance Comparison Tool any other types too.

In the manual for Fabia (since Nov 2010, didn't checked earlier), Skoda recommends to use VW 504 only when you have flexible service intervals (QG1), for vehicles with fixed service intervals (QG2) - VW 502.

2 630 km | 0Y 2M

Skoda identification details

The vehicle data sticker is located on the floor of the luggage compartment and is also stated in the Service schedule.


Let's take my Vehicle identification number (VIN): TMB E N 6 5J 9 B 3 111222
Here is how it explained.
TMB Manufacturer's world code: Skoda Auto a. s., Europe
E   Body type (as of MY 2011): FABIA II, Hatchback, left-hand drive
N   Engine type: 1.2 ltr./77 kW/petrol engine
6   Airbags: 2 front + 2 side + 2 head airbags
5J  Model: Škoda Fabia II
9   Internal manufactoring code
B   Model year: 2011
3   Manufacturing plant: Mladá Boleslav (Czech Republic)
111222 Vehicle body number

5423J4 - Sales model - Designation=Fabia TSI ActivL477/1
FABIA TSI ACT - Designation
LMG - Gearbox code - Type=M, Number=02T
9154 - Paint number
EG - Interior equipment number
77KW - Engine output
CBZB - Engine code

Partial description of the vehicle
E0A No special edition
1D0 Without trailer hitch
5SL Left exterior mirror: aspherical
5RQ Right exterior mirror: convex
1KT Disc brakes, rear (Geomet D)
6FR Body-colored exterior mirror housings
1AT Electronic stabilization program (ESP)
3FA Without roof insert (standard roof)

1N2 Power steering electro-hydraulic
1NL Covers for alloy wheels
H2J Tires 205/45 R16 83W
4UF Driver's and front passenger air bag with front passenger air bag deactivation
4R3 Power windows with comfort operation
3NC Rear seat bench/backrest, split folding
4QU 3-point seat belts front w/ tensioner (electr.) and height adjustment
4X3 Side air bag front with curtain air bag

4A0 Without seat heater
8L5 Roof antenna and "diversity" window antenna
J1P Battery 220 A (44 Ah)
7AA Electronic vehicle immobilization device
8GG Alternator 110 A
6Y0 Without cruise control warning system
9AK Climatronic with impact pressure control free of cfc
8RE 4 speakers (passive)

7Q0 Without navigation device
8DR Radio
8QL Key for locking system with remote control
8X0 Without headlight washer system
4K3 Radio remote controlled central locking operated from inside and safe securing
B22 Type approval Israel
G02 Front shock absorption
QN0 Without drawers under front seats

3L1 Manual height adjustment for left front seat
0P1 Rear side exhaust tailpipe
Q4H Comfort sports seats, front
7X0 Without park distance control
9W0 W/o car phone preparation/installation
8WB Front fog lights
7A0 Without CD changer/CD player
3GA Without cargo area

QG2 No possibility of activating service interval prolongation
7MG Emission standard EU5
L04 Suspension range 04 installation control only, no requirement forecast
7P0 Without lumbar support in seat backrests
F0A No special purpose vehicle, standard equipment
3S4 Preparation for roof load rack

Note that all codes on sticker has "O" letter, it's 0 (zero) number but it looks almost the same as letter O.

Sources
http://www.octinfo.com/index.php?p=vin_en
http://igorweb.org/vindec/Default.aspx
http://vag-codes.info/vag-option-codes
and others