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Seat • Production years: 1996 – 2024 • Engine codes: AWY, BMD, BBM, CHFA • Spec: VW 502 00

Seat Ibiza II / III / IV / V (6K / 6L / 6J / 6F) & Cordoba – 1.2 HTP (40 kW / 44 kW – 6V)

Complete technical data card: required engine oil specification and exact capacity in liters, oil filter code, tire sizes, car battery, wiper blades, headlight bulbs and mileage maintenance schedule.

🛢️ 1. Engine Oil Spec & Capacity Oil Spec Details VW 502 00 →

What oil and how many liters for 1.2 HTP (40 kW / 44 kW – 6V)?

Required Oil Spec
VW 502 00
SAE Viscosity
5W-40 (recommended against highway oil overheating)
Exact Oil Capacity
2,8 – 3,4 liters
Oil Filter Code
MANN-FILTER HU 712/6 x (insert) or W 712/94 (plechový od r. 2009)
📦 Recommended pack size: 4 liters (1× 4L jug)
🏆 Recommended oil: Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40 (4L) or Castrol Magnatec 5W-40 C3
🔧 Sump plug torque: 30 Nm Torque Wrenches →
⏱️ Service interval: Max. 15 000 km / 1 year
💡 2. Headlight Bulbs & Road-Legal LED ✓ Road Legal Approved

Bulb Fitment Guide & Road-Legal LED Upgrade (Ibiza II / III / IV / V (6K / 6L / 6J / 6F) & Cordoba)

Low Beam
H7 (55W) or H4 (base Ibiza)
High Beam
H1 / H7 / H4
Fog Lights
H3 / HB4 / H8
✨ Road-Legal LED Upgrade (up to +220% brightness):
Status: YES – Road-legal ECE/ABG approved (Osram Night Breaker H7-LED / H4-LED)
Headlight approval number (E-mark): E9 5394 / E9 5862
Required bulb holder adapter: Standard spring clip H7 / H4
CANBUS error canceller: Osram Smart Canbus u 6J / 6F
Estimated complete kit price: 110 €

Tire sizes, wheel bolt pattern and lug nut torque for Seat Ibiza II / III / IV / V (6K / 6L / 6J / 6F) & Cordoba?

Approved Tire Sizes
195/65 R15 • 205/55 R16 (most common) • 225/45 R17 • 225/40 R18
Bolt Pattern (PCD) & Center Bore
5×112 (center bore 57,1 mm VW/Škoda/Seat; 66,6 mm newer Audi A4/A6)
Wheel Lug Torque
120 Nm (ball-seat bolts M14×1,5)
🧮 4. Interactive Maintenance Schedule by Mileage Select your current odometer mileage

What needs servicing on Seat Ibiza II / III / IV / V (6K / 6L / 6J / 6F) & Cordoba (1.2 HTP (40 kW / 44 kW – 6V))?

Select your vehicle's approximate mileage (or a used car you are inspecting) to see critical maintenance tasks:

📋 Recommended 60,000 km Service Schedule (1.2 HTP (40 kW / 44 kW – 6V)):
  • Engine Oil (2,8 – 3,4 liters): Engine oil change to spec VW 502 00 (5W-40 (recommended against highway oil overheating)) + oil filter MANN-FILTER HU 712/6 x (insert) or W 712/94 (plechový od r. 2009).
  • Cabin & Air Intake: Replace activated carbon cabin (pollen) filter and engine air filter.
  • Brake Fluid & Transmission: Replace DOT 4 LV brake fluid (every 2 years). For automatic transmissions (DSG / Aisin / EDC), mandatory transmission fluid & filter change every 60,000 km!
  • Lights & Wipers: Check headlight alignment (optional road-legal H7/H4 LED upgrade) and replace wiper blades (530 mm + 475 mm (Ibiza 6L Bosch AR533S) / 600 + 400 mm (Ibiza 6J A296S)).
⚙️ 5. Gearbox, Timing, Coolant, Plugs & Brakes

Transmission, Engine Timing, Coolant (Antifreeze), Plugs & Brakes (1.2 HTP (40 kW / 44 kW – 6V))

⚙️ Transmission / Gearbox Oil (Manual & Auto)
VW G 052 527 A2 / G 052 171 A2 (75W manual) • VW G 052 182 A2 / G 055 529 A2 (DSG automatic)
Capacity & Interval: 2,0 – 2,3 l (manual) / 5,5 – 6,5 l (DSG wet clutch – mandatory change every 60,000 km!) / 0,85 l (Haldex 4x4)
❄️ Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)
VW TL 774-L (G12evo – pink/violet, fully replaces older G13 and G12++)
System Capacity: 7,0 – 8,5 l (check -35 °C freezing point before winter, replace with water pump)
🔥 Spark Plugs (Petrol / Hybrid)
NGK Laser Platinum / Iridium or Bosch Double Iridium (replace every 60,000 km / 4 years, tightening torque 22–25 Nm)
🛑 Brake Fluid & Brakes
DOT 4 LV / ISO Class 6 (low-viscosity for ESP/ABS – capacity 1.0 to 1.2 L, replace every 2 years)
⛓️ Engine Timing Belt/Chain & Water Pump (1.2 HTP (40 kW / 44 kW – 6V))
Timing Chain (with hydraulic tensioner and guide rails) • Interval: 130,000 – 200,000 km (replace immediately if cold-start rattle or P0016 correlation code occurs)
Timing chain life is greatly extended by changing engine oil every 10,000 – 15,000 km max! (150 – 380 € (complete timing chain kit with tensioner & guides INA / Febi / SWAG))
Timing Specs →
🌧️ Exact Wiper Blade Sizes (Ibiza II / III / IV / V (6K / 6L / 6J / 6F) & Cordoba)
Front: 530 mm + 475 mm (Ibiza 6L Bosch AR533S) / 600 + 400 mm (Ibiza 6J A296S)
Rear: 330 mm
🔋 Recommended Car Battery (Battery Specs →)
12V 52Ah – 60Ah (benzín) or 74Ah (1.9 TDI) – Varta C22 / D24 / E11