Target User:
Owners and technicians working on Skoda 120LSE vehicles.
Value Proposition:
Provides dealership-level information for self-maintenance and repair, saving costs.
Accuracy:
Endeavored to ensure accuracy of information.
Completeness:
Contains all necessary instructions for any repair.
Purpose:
To help users get the best value from their vehicle and perform repairs like a professional.
Safety Emphasis:
Highlights the importance of using safety equipment and observing precautions.
Primary Coverage:
Workshop Service and Repair
Additional Coverage:
Maintenance, Overhaul, Troubleshooting
Estimated Page Count:
Detailed within manual (specific count not provided in product info, but described as 'complete')
Type:
Service Manual / Workshop Manual
Engine:
Yes (including disassembly and overhaul)
Transmission:
Yes (including disassembly and overhaul)
Cooling System:
Implied within general engine and maintenance sections
Suspension System:
Implied within general repair and overhaul sections
Steering System:
Implied within general repair and overhaul sections
Brake System:
Implied within general repair and overhaul sections
Routine Maintenance:
Yes (Tune-ups, maintenance schedules)
Removal Installation:
Yes
Assembly Disassembly:
Yes
Component Overhaul:
Yes (emphasizes special aspects of the product)
Proprietary Component Repair:
Yes (includes instructions from component manufacturers)
Depth:
Comprehensive, suitable for experienced technicians and knowledgeable owners.
Emphasis:
Special aspects of the Skoda 120LSE product.
Tool Information:
Includes reference to specific Skoda special tools and their numbers.
Engine Type:
Inline 4-cylinder, water-cooled, 4-stroke Otto cycle (typical for Skoda 120 series)
Engine Displacement:
Typically 1174 cc for the 120 series (LSE likely refers to a specific trim or engine tune)
Engine Configuration:
Rear-mounted, air-cooled (for earlier models) or water-cooled (for 120 series)
Horsepower Range:
Approximately 50-54 hp (gross) depending on specific engine variant and tuning.
Torque Range:
Approximately 82-88 Nm (gross) depending on specific engine variant.
Fuel Delivery:
Carburetor (likely a single downdraft carburetor like Jikov or Weber)
Fuel Type:
Unleaded gasoline (91 RON or higher, check specific manual for exact requirement)
Transmission Type:
4-speed manual transaxle (rear-mounted engine, rear-wheel drive)
Optional Transmission:
Possibly a 5-speed manual or automatic transmission on certain export models or later variants, but 4-speed was common.
Drive Layout:
Rear Engine, Rear Wheel Drive (RR)
Body Style:
Sedan (4-door)
Length:
Approximately 4200 mm (exact may vary slightly by year/trim)
Width:
Approximately 1600 mm (exact may vary slightly by year/trim)
Height:
Approximately 1400 mm (exact may vary slightly by year/trim)
Curb Weight:
Approximately 900-960 kg (depending on equipment)
Crash Test History:
Limited formal crash test data available for this era and region of manufacturing. Expected to be basic by modern standards.
Brakes:
Front disc brakes, rear drum brakes.
Seatbelts:
Front seatbelts standard; rear seatbelts may have been optional or not fitted on all models.
Chassis Construction:
Monocoque body construction.
Oil Change Interval:
Typically 5,000 km or 6 months (refer to manual for exact, depending on oil type used).
Filter Change Interval:
With every oil change for oil filters; air and fuel filters typically every 10,000-20,000 km.
Tune Up Frequency:
Recommended annually or every 10,000-15,000 km, including ignition timing, carburetor adjustment, and valve clearance check.
Engine Oil Type:
API SE/SF or higher. Viscosity typically 15W-40 or 20W-50 depending on climate (refer to manual).
Engine Oil Capacity:
Approximately 3.5 liters (including filter).
Coolant Type:
Ethylene glycol based antifreeze mixture (typically 33-50% concentration).
Transmission Fluid Type:
GL-4 Gear Oil, SAE 75W-90 or 80W-90. Capacity approx. 1.8-2.0 liters.
Brake Fluid Type:
DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid.
Common Wear Items:
Carburetor adjustment, ignition system components (points, condenser, spark plugs), cooling system hoses, clutch wear.
Body Corrosion:
Prone to rust in common areas like wheel arches, sills, and door bottoms, especially in humid climates or if rustproofing was inadequate.
Electrical Gremlins:
Older wiring harnesses can degrade, leading to intermittent electrical issues. Check ground connections.
Manufacturer Origin:
Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic and Slovakia)
Predecessor:
Skoda 100/110 series
Platform:
Based on the Skoda Type 742 platform, a development of the rear-engined design.
Production Period:
1976-1990 (for the 120 series)
Manufacturing Location:
Boleslav, Czechoslovakia (now Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic)
