Engine Code Technical Database
Engine Code AMH – 1.3 / 1.3 BMM / 1.3 MPI (50 kW / 68 HP) (Engine Oil, Timing Belt/Chain & Reliability)
Engine Code with code AMH (1.3 / 1.3 BMM / 1.3 MPI (50 kW / 68 HP)) was installed in models: Volkswagen Golf III (1H), Golf IV (1J) & Bora, Škoda Felicia (6U) & Favorit / Forman, Škoda Octavia I (1U). Below you will find the exact engine oil specification, filter code and recommended service intervals.
Oil Spec
VW 501 01 / VW 502 00 (ACEA A3/B4)
Viscosity
10W-40 (klasika pro OHV rozvod) or 5W-40
Oil Capacity
4,0 l (1.3 OHV / BMM / MPI) / 3,5 l (1.6 MPI AEE) / 4,5 l (1.9 D AEF)
Oil Filter Code
MANN-FILTER W 712/42 (1.3 MPI) or W 719/5 (1.9 D)
⏱️ Oil change interval (AMH): 10 000 – 15 000 km / 1 rok (for maximum turbo, timing chain/belt and piston ring life, do not exceed 15,000 km / 1 year).
⚙️ Timing & maintenance (AMH): At 150,000 – 180,000 km we recommend preventive replacement of the timing kit including water pump and coolant check.
🏆 Recommended oil & pack: Shell Helix HX7 10W-40 (4L/5L) or Mogul / Orlen Classic 10W-40 (4 až 5 liters (1× 4L/5L kanystr)).
Vehicle models equipped with engine AMH (3):
Škoda • 1988 – 2001
Škoda Felicia (6U) & Favorit / Forman – 1.3 / 1.3 BMM / 1.3 MPI (50 kW / 68 HP)
🛢️ Oil: 4,0 l (1.3 OHV / BMM / MPI) / 3,5 l (1.6 MPI AEE) / 4,5 l (1.9 D AEF) (10W-40 (klasika pro OHV rozvod) or 5W-40) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER W 712/42 (1.3 MPI) or W 719/5 (1.9 D)
Škoda • 1996 – 2010
Škoda Octavia I (1U) – 1.3 / 1.3 BMM / 1.3 MPI (50 kW / 68 HP)
🛢️ Oil: 4,0 l (1.3 OHV / BMM / MPI) / 3,5 l (1.6 MPI AEE) / 4,5 l (1.9 D AEF) (10W-40 (klasika pro OHV rozvod) or 5W-40) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER W 712/42 (1.3 MPI) or W 719/5 (1.9 D)
Volkswagen • 1991 – 2006
Volkswagen Golf III (1H), Golf IV (1J) & Bora – 1.3 / 1.3 BMM / 1.3 MPI (50 kW / 68 HP)
🛢️ Oil: 4,0 l (1.3 OHV / BMM / MPI) / 3,5 l (1.6 MPI AEE) / 4,5 l (1.9 D AEF) (10W-40 (klasika pro OHV rozvod) or 5W-40) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER W 712/42 (1.3 MPI) or W 719/5 (1.9 D)