Seat Altea 1.9 TDI (BXE/BLS/BKC)
2004-2015 · Diesel · 77 kW / 105 hp · 1896 cm³
Engine oil
| Capacity | 4.3 l |
|---|---|
| Specification | VW 505.01 |
| Viscosity | 5W-40 |
| Change interval | 15 000 km / 12 months |
Tyre pressure (bar)
| Front | 2.2 |
|---|---|
| Rear | 2.1 |
| Front (fully loaded) | 2.4 |
| Rear (fully loaded) | 2.8 |
| Tyre sizes | 195/65 R15, 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel bolt torque | 120 Nm |
Bulbs
| Low beam | H7 |
|---|---|
| High beam | H1 |
| Fog lights | H11 |
| Front indicators | PY21W |
| Brake lights | P21/5W |
| Reverse lights | P21W |
Engine
| Timing drive | belt · 120 000 km / 5 years |
|---|---|
| Battery | 61 Ah standard |
| Fuel tank | 55 l |
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Known weak points
- Timing belt tensioner wear on early engines, with a risk of belt failure if not replaced on schedule
- Injector copper sealing washer leaks causing white smoke and hard starting
- EGR valve carbon fouling causing rough idle and reduced power
- Turbocharger wear from oil feed sludging on cars with infrequent oil changes
- Dual-mass flywheel and clutch wear at higher mileage causing judder and rattling
- Mass airflow sensor contamination causing poor idle and hesitation