Engine Code Technical Database
Engine Code BFQ – 1.6 MPI (74 kW / 75 kW) (Engine Oil, Timing Belt/Chain & Reliability)
Engine Code with code BFQ (1.6 MPI (74 kW / 75 kW)) was installed in models: Audi 80 (B4), 100 / A6 C4 & A4 B5 (8D), Seat Ibiza II / III / IV / V (6K / 6L / 6J / 6F) & Cordoba, Seat Leon I (1M) & Toledo I / II (1L / 1M), Seat Leon II (1P), Altea / Altea XL & Toledo III (5P), Volkswagen Golf III (1H), Golf IV (1J) & Bora, Volkswagen Golf V (1K), Volkswagen Golf VI (5K), Volkswagen Passat B5 & B5.5 (3B / 3BG), Volkswagen Passat B6 (3C), Volkswagen Polo III, IV, V & VI (6N / 9N / 6R / AW), Škoda Fabia I (6Y), Škoda Fabia II (5J) & Roomster, Škoda Fabia III (NJ), Škoda Octavia I (1U), Škoda Octavia II (1Z). Below you will find the exact engine oil specification, filter code and recommended service intervals.
Oil Spec
VW 502 00
Viscosity
5W-40 or 10W-40
Oil Capacity
3,2 l (1.4 16V) / 4,5 l (1.6 MPI)
Oil Filter Code
MANN-FILTER W 712/52 (1.4) or W 719/30 (1.6 MPI)
⏱️ Oil change interval (BFQ): 15 000 km / 1 year (for maximum turbo, timing chain/belt and piston ring life, do not exceed 15,000 km / 1 year).
⚙️ Timing & maintenance (BFQ): 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 Ultra 5W-40 (4L/5L) or Total Quartz 9000 5W-40 (4 to 5 liters (1× 4L/5L jug)).
Vehicle models equipped with engine BFQ (15):
Škoda • 1996 – 2010
Škoda Octavia I (1U) – 1.6 MPI (74 kW / 75 kW)
🛢️ Oil: 3,2 l (1.4 16V) / 4,5 l (1.6 MPI) (5W-40 or 10W-40) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER W 712/52 (1.4) or W 719/30 (1.6 MPI)
Škoda • 2004 – 2013
Škoda Octavia II (1Z) – 1.6 MPI (74 kW / 75 kW)
🛢️ Oil: 3,2 l (1.4 16V) / 4,5 l (1.6 MPI) (5W-40 or 10W-40) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER W 712/52 (1.4) or W 719/30 (1.6 MPI)
Škoda • 1999 – 2007
Škoda Fabia I (6Y) – 1.6 MPI (74 kW / 75 kW)
🛢️ Oil: 3,2 l (1.4 16V) / 4,5 l (1.6 MPI) (5W-40 or 10W-40) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER W 712/52 (1.4) or W 719/30 (1.6 MPI)
Škoda • 2007 – 2014
Škoda Fabia II (5J) & Roomster – 1.6 MPI (74 kW / 75 kW)
🛢️ Oil: 3,2 l (1.4 16V) / 4,5 l (1.6 MPI) (5W-40 or 10W-40) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER W 712/52 (1.4) or W 719/30 (1.6 MPI)
Škoda • 2014 – 2021
Škoda Fabia III (NJ) – 1.6 MPI (74 kW / 75 kW)
🛢️ Oil: 3,2 l (1.4 16V) / 4,5 l (1.6 MPI) (5W-40 or 10W-40) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER W 712/52 (1.4) or W 719/30 (1.6 MPI)
Volkswagen • 1991 – 2006
Volkswagen Golf III (1H), Golf IV (1J) & Bora – 1.6 MPI (74 kW / 75 kW)
🛢️ Oil: 3,2 l (1.4 16V) / 4,5 l (1.6 MPI) (5W-40 or 10W-40) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER W 712/52 (1.4) or W 719/30 (1.6 MPI)
Volkswagen • 1996 – 2005
Volkswagen Passat B5 & B5.5 (3B / 3BG) – 1.6 MPI (74 kW / 75 kW)
🛢️ Oil: 3,2 l (1.4 16V) / 4,5 l (1.6 MPI) (5W-40 or 10W-40) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER W 712/52 (1.4) or W 719/30 (1.6 MPI)
Volkswagen • 1994 – 2024
Volkswagen Polo III, IV, V & VI (6N / 9N / 6R / AW) – 1.6 MPI (74 kW / 75 kW)
🛢️ Oil: 3,2 l (1.4 16V) / 4,5 l (1.6 MPI) (5W-40 or 10W-40) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER W 712/52 (1.4) or W 719/30 (1.6 MPI)
Volkswagen • 2003 – 2008
Volkswagen Golf V (1K) – 1.6 MPI (74 kW / 75 kW)
🛢️ Oil: 3,2 l (1.4 16V) / 4,5 l (1.6 MPI) (5W-40 or 10W-40) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER W 712/52 (1.4) or W 719/30 (1.6 MPI)
Volkswagen • 2008 – 2012
Volkswagen Golf VI (5K) – 1.6 MPI (74 kW / 75 kW)
🛢️ Oil: 3,2 l (1.4 16V) / 4,5 l (1.6 MPI) (5W-40 or 10W-40) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER W 712/52 (1.4) or W 719/30 (1.6 MPI)
Volkswagen • 2005 – 2010
Volkswagen Passat B6 (3C) – 1.6 MPI (74 kW / 75 kW)
🛢️ Oil: 3,2 l (1.4 16V) / 4,5 l (1.6 MPI) (5W-40 or 10W-40) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER W 712/52 (1.4) or W 719/30 (1.6 MPI)
Audi • 1991 – 2001
Audi 80 (B4), 100 / A6 C4 & A4 B5 (8D) – 1.6 MPI (74 kW / 75 kW)
🛢️ Oil: 3,2 l (1.4 16V) / 4,5 l (1.6 MPI) (5W-40 or 10W-40) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER W 712/52 (1.4) or W 719/30 (1.6 MPI)
Seat • 1996 – 2024
Seat Ibiza II / III / IV / V (6K / 6L / 6J / 6F) & Cordoba – 1.6 MPI (74 kW / 75 kW)
🛢️ Oil: 3,2 l (1.4 16V) / 4,5 l (1.6 MPI) (5W-40 or 10W-40) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER W 712/52 (1.4) or W 719/30 (1.6 MPI)
Seat • 1995 – 2006
Seat Leon I (1M) & Toledo I / II (1L / 1M) – 1.6 MPI (74 kW / 75 kW)
🛢️ Oil: 3,2 l (1.4 16V) / 4,5 l (1.6 MPI) (5W-40 or 10W-40) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER W 712/52 (1.4) or W 719/30 (1.6 MPI)
Seat • 2004 – 2013
Seat Leon II (1P), Altea / Altea XL & Toledo III (5P) – 1.6 MPI (74 kW / 75 kW)
🛢️ Oil: 3,2 l (1.4 16V) / 4,5 l (1.6 MPI) (5W-40 or 10W-40) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER W 712/52 (1.4) or W 719/30 (1.6 MPI)