Skoda Octavia 1 (1U) (1996-2010) Torque Spec Settings

Researched by Wan Wei Tay
Updated: December 09, 2023

Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Skoda Octavia 1 (1U) in both Nm and ft/lbs. The first table contains the most-used torque settings. The tables after it contain all torque spec values I could find.

Most-used torque settings for Skoda Octavia 1 (1U)

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil drain plug 40 30
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter 20 15
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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  • Production years: 1996 - 2010
  • Generation: 1
  • Type of van: car
  • Model variant: Base
  • Also known as: Skoda Octavia Tour Skoda Octavia Tradition Skoda Octavia Drive

All Torque Settings in Tables

engine torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil drain plug 40 30
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan bolt 15 11
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Oil pan Baffle plate bolt 15 11
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter 20 15
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter holder bolt 15 11 Step 1
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch 25 18
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Oil feeder Oil spray nozzle pressure relief valve 27 20
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump bolts 15 11
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump chain sprocket bolt 20 15
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Piston rods Conrod bearing cap nuts 30 22 Step 1
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 40 30 1st stage
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover to Cylinder head 10 7
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Engine block Cylinder block securing nut 40 30
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Engine mounts Engine mounting bolts 40 30 Bolts 1, Step 1
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Engine mounts Engine mounting bolt 25 18 Bolt 2
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Engine mounts Engine mounting bolt 100 74 Bolt 3
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing cap bolts 10 7
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket bolt 65 48
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft toothed belt sprocket central bolt 90 66
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft bearing cap bolts 65 48 Step 1
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft vibration damper 25 18
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Coolant expansion tank Coolant expansion reservoir and PAS reservoir screw 10 7
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Radiator Fan shroud and radiator mounts bolts 10 7
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Air conditioning Condenser and brackets for refrigerant pipes 10 7
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Tensioning pulley 45 33
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Chain tensioner with tensioning rail 25 18
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel/Drive plate bolt 60 44
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Flywheel/Flex plate Driven plate to Torque converter 60 44
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Power steering Hydraulic pump belt pulley bolt 25 18
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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exhaust torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold to Cylinder head nuts 25 18
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Exhaust manifold Shield to Exhaust manifold 25 18
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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Muffler Front and rear silencer hanger bolts 25 18
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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brakes torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Brake pedal Accelerator pedal 20 15
  • 1.8L/92kW Engine
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suspension torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to

general torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Example of a Octavia 1 (1U)

By Rudolf Stricker - Self-photographed, CC BY-SA 3.0


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