Volkswagen RP
Most of the problems of this engine are associated with the vagaries of the mono injection system.
Seat Toledo engines
Seat Toledo is a Spanish small family car produced since 1991. Since 2011, the 4th generation of the model has been released. The car is assembled in the Czech Republic. In 2015, its updated version was presented – SEAT Toledo CONNECT with Full Link function. The 1st generation car was built on the basis of the Golf Mk2 Volkswagen Group A2. It is still produced in China under the Chery brand. The 4th generation liftback model is identical to the Skoda Rapid.
The Seat Toledo was offered with 42 engines between 1991 and 2018 (31 petrol, 11 diesel). Displacement ranges from 1.2 to 2.3 liters, power output from 64 to 200 hp. 14 use a timing chain and 34 a timing belt. 19 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Volkswagen 1Y (about 500,000 km).
Seat Toledo engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Toledo 1 (1L) 1991–1999 | |||||||
| Volkswagen AAZ | 1991–1997 | 1.9 L R4 | 75 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.3 L | ~450,000 km |
| Volkswagen 1Y | 1991–1999 | 1.9 L R4 | 64–68 hp | diesel | belt | 4.3 L | ~500,000 km |
| Volkswagen 2E | 1991–1996 | 2.0 L R4 | 115 hp | petrol | belt | 4 L | ~400,000 km |
| Volkswagen RP | 1991–1993 | 1.8 L R4 | 90 hp | petrol | belt | 3.8 L | ~350,000 km |
| Volkswagen ABS | 1993–1999 | 1.8 L R4 | 90 hp | petrol | belt | 3.8 L | ~300,000 km |
| Volkswagen ADZ | 1994–1999 | 1.8 L R4 | 90 hp | petrol | belt | 3.8 L | ~320,000 km |
| Volkswagen 1Z | 1995–1996 | 1.9 L R4 | 90 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.3 L | ~450,000 km |
| Volkswagen AFT | 1996–1999 | 1.6 L R4 | 101 hp | petrol | belt | 4.5 L | ~300,000 km |
| Volkswagen AHU | 1996–1999 | 1.9 L R4 | 90 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.3 L | ~430,000 km |
| Volkswagen AFN | 1996–1999 | 1.9 L R4 | 110 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.3 L | ~400,000 km |
| Volkswagen ABF | 1996–1999 | 2.0 L R4 | 150 hp | petrol | chain + belt | 4.3 L | ~400,000 km |
| Volkswagen AGG | 1996–1999 | 2.0 L R4 | 115 hp | petrol | belt | 3.8 L | ~430,000 km |
| Seat Toledo 2 (1M) 1998–2004 | |||||||
| Volkswagen AGN | 1998–2000 | 1.8 L R4 | 125 hp | petrol | chain + belt | 4.5 L | ~330,000 km |
| Volkswagen AHF | 1998–2000 | 1.9 L R4 | 110 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.3 L | ~400,000 km |
| Volkswagen AGZ | 1998–2001 | 2.3 L | 150 hp | petrol | chain | 4 L | ~275,000 km |
| Volkswagen AKL | 1998–2000 | 1.6 L R4 | 101 hp | petrol | belt | 4.5 L | ~350,000 km |
| Audi AEH | 1998–2004 | 1.6 L R4 | 100 hp | petrol | belt | 4.5 L | ~350,000 km |
| Volkswagen ALH | 1999–2004 | 1.9 L R4 | 90 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.3 L | ~440,000 km |
| Volkswagen APF | 1999–2000 | 1.6 L R4 | 100 hp | petrol | belt | 4.5 L | ~300,000 km |
| Audi APG | 2000–2004 | 1.8 L R4 | 125 hp | petrol | chain + belt | 4.5 L | ~350,000 km |
| Volkswagen AZD | 2000–2004 | 1.6 L R4 | 105 hp | petrol | belt | 4.5 L | ~320,000 km |
| Volkswagen AUS | 2000–2004 | 1.6 L R4 | 105 hp | petrol | belt | 4.5 L | ~300,000 km |
| Volkswagen AXP | 2000–2004 | 1.4 L R4 | 75 hp | petrol | belt | 3.2 L | ~260,000 km |
| Volkswagen AQN | 2001–2003 | 2.3 L | 170 hp | petrol | chain | 4.6 L | ~280,000 km |
| Volkswagen AUQ | 2001–2004 | 1.8 L R4 | 180 hp | petrol, turbo | chain + belt | 4.5 L | ~300,000 km |
| Volkswagen BCB | 2001–2004 | 1.6 L R4 | 105 hp | petrol | belt | 4.5 L | ~330,000 km |
| Volkswagen ASZ | 2003–2004 | 1.9 L R4 | 130 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.3 L | ~300,000 km |
| Seat Toledo 3 (5P) 2004–2009 | |||||||
| Volkswagen BKC | 2004–2009 | 1.9 L R4 | 105 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 3.8 L | ~320,000 km |
| Volkswagen BGU | 2004–2005 | 1.6 L R4 | 102 hp | petrol | belt | 4.5 L | ~340,000 km |
| Volkswagen BLS | 2005–2009 | 1.9 L R4 | 105 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.3 L | ~300,000 km |
| Volkswagen BWA | 2005–2009 | 2.0 L R4 | 200 hp | petrol, turbo | chain + belt | 4.6 L | ~260,000 km |
| Volkswagen BVY | 2005–2009 | 2.0 L R4 | 150 hp | petrol | chain + belt | 4.6 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen BSF | 2005–2009 | 1.6 L R4 | 102 hp | petrol | belt | 4.5 L | ~350,000 km |
| Volkswagen BSE | 2005–2009 | 1.6 L R4 | 102 hp | petrol | belt | 4.5 L | ~400,000 km |
| Volkswagen BXE | 2006–2009 | 1.9 L R4 | 105 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 3.8 L | ~275,000 km |
| Volkswagen BZB | 2007–2009 | 1.8 L R4 | 160 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.6 L | ~300,000 km |
| Audi BYT | 2007 | 1.8 L R4 | 160 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.6 L | ~230,000 km |
| Volkswagen CDAA | 2008–2009 | 1.8 L R4 | 160 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.6 L | ~250,000 km |
| Seat Toledo 4 (KG) 2012–2018 | |||||||
| Volkswagen CAXA | 2012–2015 | 1.4 L R4 | 122 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 3.6 L | ~275,000 km |
| Volkswagen CBZA | 2012–2015 | 1.2 L R4 | 86 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 3.8 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen CBZB | 2012–2015 | 1.2 L R4 | 105 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 3.8 L | ~240,000 km |
| Volkswagen CZCA | 2015–2018 | 1.4 L R4 | 125 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 3.8 L | ~275,000 km |
Seat Toledo engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Seat Toledo?
Seat Toledo 1 (1L) (1991–1999): Volkswagen AAZ, Volkswagen 1Y, Volkswagen 2E, Volkswagen RP, Volkswagen ABS, Volkswagen ADZ, Volkswagen 1Z, Volkswagen AFT, Volkswagen AHU, Volkswagen AFN, Volkswagen ABF and Volkswagen AGG; Seat Toledo 2 (1M) (1998–2004): Volkswagen AGN, Volkswagen AHF, Volkswagen AGZ, Volkswagen AKL, Audi AEH, Volkswagen ALH, Volkswagen APF, Audi APG, Volkswagen AZD, Volkswagen AUS, Volkswagen AXP, Volkswagen AQN, Volkswagen AUQ, Volkswagen BCB and Volkswagen ASZ; Seat Toledo 3 (5P) (2004–2009): Volkswagen BKC, Volkswagen BGU, Volkswagen BLS, Volkswagen BWA, Volkswagen BVY, Volkswagen BSF, Volkswagen BSE, Volkswagen BXE, Volkswagen BZB, Audi BYT and Volkswagen CDAA; Seat Toledo 4 (KG) (2012–2018): Volkswagen CAXA, Volkswagen CBZA, Volkswagen CBZB and Volkswagen CZCA.
Which Seat Toledo engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Seat Toledo engines are: Volkswagen 1Y — about 500,000 km; Volkswagen 1Z — about 450,000 km; Volkswagen AAZ — about 450,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Seat Toledo engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Audi AEH — 4.5 L (5W-40 (approval: VW 502 00 or VW 505 00)); Audi APG — 4.5 L (5W-30); Audi BYT — 4.6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen 1Y — 4.3 L (5W-30); Volkswagen 1Z — 4.3 L (5W-40); Volkswagen 2E — 4 L (5W-40); Volkswagen AAZ — 4.3 L (5W-30); Volkswagen ABF — 4.3 L (5W-30); Volkswagen ABS — 3.8 L (5W-40); Volkswagen ADZ — 3.8 L (5W-40); Volkswagen AFN — 4.3 L (5W-40); Volkswagen AFT — 4.5 L (5W-30); Volkswagen AGG — 3.8 L (5W-30); Volkswagen AGN — 4.5 L (5W-30); Volkswagen AGZ — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen AHF — 4.3 L (5W-40); Volkswagen AHU — 4.3 L (5W-40); Volkswagen AKL — 4.5 L (5W-30); Volkswagen ALH — 4.3 L (5W-40); Volkswagen APF — 4.5 L (5W-40 (approval: VW 502 00 or VW 505 00)); Volkswagen AQN — 4.6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen ASZ — 4.3 L (5W-40); Volkswagen AUQ — 4.5 L (5W-30); Volkswagen AUS — 4.5 L (5W-30); Volkswagen AXP — 3.2 L (5W-30); Volkswagen AZD — 4.5 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BCB — 4.5 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BGU — 4.5 L (5W-40 (approval: VW 502 00 or VW 505 00)); Volkswagen BKC — 3.8 L (5W-40); Volkswagen BLS — 4.3 L (5W-40); Volkswagen BSE — 4.5 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BSF — 4.5 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BVY — 4.6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BWA — 4.6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BXE — 3.8 L (5W-40); Volkswagen BZB — 4.6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CAXA — 3.6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CBZA — 3.8 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CBZB — 3.8 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CDAA — 4.6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CZCA — 3.8 L (5W-30); Volkswagen RP — 3.8 L (5W-40).
Does the Seat Toledo have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Audi APG, Audi BYT, Volkswagen ABF, Volkswagen AGN, Volkswagen AGZ, Volkswagen AQN, Volkswagen AUQ, Volkswagen BVY, Volkswagen BWA, Volkswagen BZB, Volkswagen CAXA, Volkswagen CBZA, Volkswagen CBZB and Volkswagen CDAA; timing belt: Audi AEH, Audi APG, Volkswagen 1Y, Volkswagen 1Z, Volkswagen 2E, Volkswagen AAZ, Volkswagen ABF, Volkswagen ABS, Volkswagen ADZ, Volkswagen AFN, Volkswagen AFT, Volkswagen AGG, Volkswagen AGN, Volkswagen AHF, Volkswagen AHU, Volkswagen AKL, Volkswagen ALH, Volkswagen APF, Volkswagen ASZ, Volkswagen AUQ, Volkswagen AUS, Volkswagen AXP, Volkswagen AZD, Volkswagen BCB, Volkswagen BGU, Volkswagen BKC, Volkswagen BLS, Volkswagen BSE, Volkswagen BSF, Volkswagen BVY, Volkswagen BWA, Volkswagen BXE, Volkswagen CZCA and Volkswagen RP. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Seat Toledo available with a diesel engine?
Yes: Volkswagen 1Y, Volkswagen 1Z, Volkswagen AAZ, Volkswagen AFN, Volkswagen AHF, Volkswagen AHU, Volkswagen ALH, Volkswagen ASZ, Volkswagen BKC, Volkswagen BLS and Volkswagen BXE.
Engine details
Volkswagen 1Y
This is a very hardy motor, the runs of many of them have already exceeded 500,000 km.
Volkswagen 2E
The engine is considered one of the most reliable in its class and rarely worries.
Volkswagen 1Z
This is a very reliable motor and breakdowns happen only at very high mileage.
Volkswagen AAZ
Most of all, this diesel engine is afraid of overheating, its cylinder head cracks very often.
Volkswagen ABS
Most of the problems for owners are caused by a capricious mono-injection system.
Volkswagen ABF
This power unit is considered very reliable and breaks down relatively rarely.
Volkswagen ADZ
The main problems for owners are caused by failures in the operation of the mono-injection system.
Volkswagen AFT
The main problems for the owners are delivered by floating revolutions and vibrations of the engine.
Volkswagen AGG
A worthy heir to the 2E motor is also reliable and rarely worries its owners.
Audi AEH
This is a simple and reliable motor, with proper maintenance it has a huge resource.
Volkswagen AFN
This engine is very reliable and the problems described below happen on a big run.
Volkswagen AGN
This engine is famous for its reliability and worries owners relatively rarely.
Volkswagen AGZ
All VR5 power units are famous for their rather high fuel and lubricant consumption.
Volkswagen AHU
Most of the complaints are about dips in traction due to contamination of the turbine valve or EGR.
Volkswagen AKL
The most famous motor problems are floating engine speeds and strong vibrations.
Volkswagen AHF
The cause of thrust failures is often in the wedge geometry of the turbine or the damper in the EGR valve.
Volkswagen ALH
The main culprit for thrust failures is contamination of the turbine valve or EGR.
Volkswagen APF
This is a reliable motor with a high resource and breakdowns happen at high mileage.
Audi APG
A simple and reliable power unit rarely worries its owners.
Volkswagen AQN
You need to understand that this is a rare power engine and there are problems with its service.
Volkswagen ASZ
Saving on lubrication leads to rapid wear of the camshaft and hydraulic lifters.
Volkswagen AUS
The reason for floating engine speeds is most often the contamination of the throttle assembly.
Volkswagen AXP
This power unit is considered quite reliable, but it has a couple of weaknesses.
Volkswagen AZD
Also, idle speeds often float here, mainly due to dirt on the throttle.
Volkswagen AUQ
The main reason for the unstable operation of the engine is the constant air leakage through the crankcase ventilation.
Volkswagen BCB
Floating engine speed usually causes contamination of the throttle or EGR valve.
Volkswagen BGU
This is a simple design and reliable engine, it worries only at high mileage.
Volkswagen BKC
These engines have a large margin of safety and breakdowns occur at high mileage.
Volkswagen BLS
These are quite reliable units and problems happen only at high mileage.
Volkswagen BSE
This is a fairly reliable motor and the main complaints of the owners are related to the oil burner. By a run…
Volkswagen BSF
This is a simple and reliable engine and it does not cause big problems to the owners.
Volkswagen BVY
This engine does not like low temperatures and its operation in frost is difficult.
Volkswagen BWA
Most often, owners complain about oil consumption and increased soot formation.
Volkswagen BXE
On these diesel engines of certain years of production, there were defective liners.
Volkswagen CAXA
The most famous problem is the stretching of the timing chain even at low mileage.
Audi BYT
This engine was produced for only six months and information about its reliability is at least.
Volkswagen BZB
This motor is prone to oil consumption only if the crankcase ventilation system is clogged.
Volkswagen CDAA
The most famous problem of this motor is the oil burner due to the occurrence of rings.
Volkswagen CBZB
The first year of production, the main problem of the motor was a very low resource of the timing chain.
Volkswagen CBZA
The first years of production, the timing chain resource ranged from 30 to 50 thousand kilometers.
Volkswagen CZCA
Most often, car owners with this power unit complain about the oil burner.
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