Skoda Fabia Coolant Warning Fix - Flush & Change Reservoir

Step by step guide on how to fix the coolant warning issue on your MK1 Fabia, flush your coolant and change your coolant reservoir / expansion vessel.

The MK1 Fabia (6Y0 is built on the same platform and is therefore almost identical to:
Audi A2 (Typ 8Z, 1999–2005)
Volkswagen Polo Mk4 (Typ 9N, 2001–2009)
SEAT Ibiza Mk3 (Typ 6L, 2002–2008)
SEAT Córdoba Mk2 (Typ 6L, 2002–2009)
Volkswagen Fox (Typ 5Z, 2004-2021)
Volkswagen Suran/SpaceFox (Typ 5Z6, 2004-2019)
Škoda Fabia Mk2 (Typ 5J, 2007–2014, uses portions of PQ24 and PQ25 platform)[2]
Volkswagen Gol Mk5 (Typ 5U, 2008–2022, PQ24/25 hybrid)[3]
Volkswagen Voyage Mk2 (Typ 5U, 2008–2022, PQ24/25 hybrid)
Volkswagen Saveiro Mk5 (Typ 5U, 2009–2023, PQ24/25 hybrid)
Škoda Roomster Mk1 (Typ 5J, 2006-2009 )

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Tools you will need
Turkey baster: https://geni.us/DTEn
5l container: https://geni.us/YVUfc
Liqui moly cooling flush fluid: https://geni.us/YIIyddh
Drain pan: https://geni.us/LnyqW
Mechanics gloves: https://geni.us/bKGCAQc
Small pump pliers: https://geni.us/O4WPO
Flat bladed screwdriver: https://geni.us/R9Lo9A
T25 torx bit: https://geni.us/Gpcstss
¼” socket set: https://geni.us/GSRN0q7

Supplies you will Need:
Coolant flush liquid: https://geni.us/YIIyddh
Coolant
New, genuine VAG coolant expansion vessel (contact your local dealer)

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00:00 Warning light issue
00:09 Add coolant flush liquid to cooling circuit
00:59 Jacking up the Fabia
01:05 Removing front stone chip shield
01:38 Drain old coolant
02:19 Remove old coolant expansion vessel (tank)
03:54 Install new coolant expansion vessel (tank)
04:45 Refill coolant
05:07 Refit front stone chip guard