Volkswagen BBY
Most complaints on the network are related to traction dips or floating revs.
Skoda Fabia engines
Skoda Fabia is a Czech small class car from the manufacturer Škoda Auto. Manufactured since 1999. Since 2014, the third generation Fabia has been produced in a station wagon and a hatchback. The vehicles were assembled in Poland, Ukraine, Russia, India, China and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The model got its name from the word fabulous, which means “amazing” or “amazing”. The first generation of cars was also produced in a sedan body version.
The Skoda Fabia was offered with 30 engines since 2001 (29 petrol, 1 diesel). Displacement ranges from 1.0 to 1.9 liters, power output from 54 to 150 hp. 7 use a timing chain and 23 a timing belt. 14 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Volkswagen BLS (about 300,000 km).
Skoda Fabia engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skoda Fabia 1 (6Y) 2001–2007 | |||||||
| Volkswagen BBY | 2001–2005 | 1.4 L R4 | 75 hp | petrol | belt | 3.2 L | ~270,000 km |
| Volkswagen BME | 2004–2007 | 1.2 L R3 | 64 hp | petrol | chain | 2.8 L | ~220,000 km |
| Volkswagen BMD | 2004–2006 | 1.2 L R3 | 54 hp | petrol | chain | 2.8 L | ~200,000 km |
| Volkswagen BUD | 2006–2007 | 1.4 L R4 | 80 hp | petrol | belt | 3.2 L | ~275,000 km |
| Skoda Fabia 2 (5J) 2007–2014 | |||||||
| Volkswagen BLS | 2007–2010 | 1.9 L R4 | 105 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.3 L | ~300,000 km |
| Volkswagen BTS | 2007–2010 | 1.6 L R4 | 105 hp | petrol | chain | 3.6 L | ~300,000 km |
| Volkswagen CGPA | 2009–2014 | 1.2 L R3 | 70 hp | petrol | chain | 2.8 L | ~240,000 km |
| Volkswagen CBZA | 2010–2014 | 1.2 L R4 | 86 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 3.8 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen CFNA | 2010–2014 | 1.6 L R4 | 105 hp | petrol | chain | 3.6 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen CBZB | 2010–2014 | 1.2 L R4 | 105 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 3.8 L | ~240,000 km |
| Volkswagen CGGB | 2010–2014 | 1.4 L R4 | 86 hp | petrol | belt | 3.2 L | ~250,000 km |
| Skoda Fabia 3 (NJ) 2014–2022 | |||||||
| Volkswagen CHYA | 2014–2018 | 1.0 L R3 | 60 hp | petrol | belt | 3.4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen CHYB | 2014–2019 | 1.0 L R3 | 75 hp | petrol | belt | 3.4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen CJZD | 2014–2017 | 1.2 L R4 | 110 hp | petrol | belt | 4 L | ~100,000 km |
| Volkswagen CZCA | 2017–2018 | 1.4 L R4 | 125 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 3.8 L | ~275,000 km |
| Volkswagen CHZB | 2017–2018 | 1.0 L R3 | 95 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen CHZC | 2017–2018 | 1.0 L R3 | 110 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen DKLD | 2018–2020 | 1.0 L R3 | 95 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen DKRC | 2018–2020 | 1.0 L R3 | 110 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen CHYE | 2019–2022 | 1.0 L R3 | 60 hp | petrol | belt | 3.4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Skoda Fabia 4 (PJ) 2021–present | |||||||
| Volkswagen DWYA | 2021–present | 1.6 L R4 | 110 hp | petrol | belt | 4 L | ~300,000 km |
| Volkswagen DWYB | 2021–present | 1.6 L R4 | 90 hp | petrol | belt | 4 L | ~300,000 km |
| Volkswagen DSGA | 2021–2023 | 1.0 L R3 | 65 hp | petrol | belt | 3.4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen DSGD | 2021–present | 1.0 L R3 | 80 hp | petrol | belt | 3.4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen DLAA | 2021–2023 | 1.0 L R3 | 110 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen DLAC | 2021–2024 | 1.0 L R3 | 95 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen DUSA | 2024–present | 1.0 L R3 | 116 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen DUSB | 2024–present | 1.0 L R3 | 95 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Other Skoda Fabia engines generation not specified | |||||||
| Audi DPCA | 2019–2024 | 1.5 L R4 | 150 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 4.3 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen DXDB | 2022–present | 1.5 L R4 | 150 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 4.3 L | ~250,000 km |
Skoda Fabia engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Skoda Fabia?
Skoda Fabia 1 (6Y) (2001–2007): Volkswagen BBY, Volkswagen BME, Volkswagen BMD and Volkswagen BUD; Skoda Fabia 2 (5J) (2007–2014): Volkswagen BLS, Volkswagen BTS, Volkswagen CGPA, Volkswagen CBZA, Volkswagen CFNA, Volkswagen CBZB and Volkswagen CGGB; Skoda Fabia 3 (NJ) (2014–2022): Volkswagen CHYA, Volkswagen CHYB, Volkswagen CJZD, Volkswagen CZCA, Volkswagen CHZB, Volkswagen CHZC, Volkswagen DKLD, Volkswagen DKRC and Volkswagen CHYE; Skoda Fabia 4 (PJ) (2021–present): Volkswagen DWYA, Volkswagen DWYB, Volkswagen DSGA, Volkswagen DSGD, Volkswagen DLAA, Volkswagen DLAC, Volkswagen DUSA and Volkswagen DUSB.
Which Skoda Fabia engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Skoda Fabia engines are: Volkswagen BLS — about 300,000 km; Volkswagen BTS — about 300,000 km; Volkswagen DWYA — about 300,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Skoda Fabia engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Audi DPCA — 4.3 L (0W-20); Volkswagen BBY — 3.2 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BLS — 4.3 L (5W-40); Volkswagen BMD — 2.8 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BME — 2.8 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BTS — 3.6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BUD — 3.2 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CBZA — 3.8 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CBZB — 3.8 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CFNA — 3.6 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Volkswagen CGGB — 3.2 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CGPA — 2.8 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CHYA — 3.4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CHYB — 3.4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CHYE — 3.4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CHZB — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CHZC — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CJZD — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CZCA — 3.8 L (5W-30); Volkswagen DKLD — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen DKRC — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen DLAA — 4 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DLAC — 4 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DSGA — 3.4 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DSGD — 3.4 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DUSA — 4 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DUSB — 4 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DWYA — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen DWYB — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen DXDB — 4.3 L (0W-20).
Does the Skoda Fabia have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Volkswagen BMD, Volkswagen BME, Volkswagen BTS, Volkswagen CBZA, Volkswagen CBZB, Volkswagen CFNA and Volkswagen CGPA; timing belt: Audi DPCA, Volkswagen BBY, Volkswagen BLS, Volkswagen BUD, Volkswagen CGGB, Volkswagen CHYA, Volkswagen CHYB, Volkswagen CHYE, Volkswagen CHZB, Volkswagen CHZC, Volkswagen CJZD, Volkswagen CZCA, Volkswagen DKLD, Volkswagen DKRC, Volkswagen DLAA, Volkswagen DLAC, Volkswagen DSGA, Volkswagen DSGD, Volkswagen DUSA, Volkswagen DUSB, Volkswagen DWYA, Volkswagen DWYB and Volkswagen DXDB. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Skoda Fabia available with a diesel engine?
Yes: Volkswagen BLS.
Engine details
Volkswagen BMD
The most serious engine problems are associated with the timing chain and its hydraulic tensioner.
Volkswagen BME
The weak point of the motor is the short-lived timing chain with a resource of 50,000 km.
Volkswagen BLS
These are quite reliable units and problems happen only at high mileage.
Volkswagen BTS
This motor is considered reliable, there are many reviews on the network with huge mileage.
Volkswagen BUD
This engine is considered average in terms of reliability and, moreover, it is quite noisy.
Volkswagen CBZB
The first year of production, the main problem of the motor was a very low resource of the timing chain.
Volkswagen CGGB
Compared to VAG turbo engines, this engine is much more reliable.
Volkswagen CGPA
Most of the complaints in specialized forums fall on a very modest resource of the timing chain.
Volkswagen CBZA
The first years of production, the timing chain resource ranged from 30 to 50 thousand kilometers.
Volkswagen CFNA
The most famous problem of these power units is the knock of pistons on the cylinder walls. The manufacturer extended the warranty…
Volkswagen CHYA
A simple and fairly durable naturally aspirated engine, but only with proper maintenance.
Volkswagen CHYB
A simple and fairly durable naturally aspirated engine, but only with proper maintenance.
Volkswagen CZCA
Most often, car owners with this power unit complain about the oil burner.
Volkswagen CHZB
A durable turbo engine, but only with proper maintenance.
Volkswagen CHZC
A durable turbo engine, but only with proper maintenance.
Volkswagen CJZD
A durable turbo engine, but only with proper maintenance.
Volkswagen DKLD
A durable turbo engine, but only with proper maintenance.
Volkswagen DKRC
A durable turbo engine, but only with proper maintenance.
Audi DPCA
Mechanically reliable, but owners often report electrical glitches, especially of the start-stop and brake energy recovery systems.
Volkswagen CHYE
A simple and fairly durable naturally aspirated engine, but only with proper maintenance.
Volkswagen DLAA
A durable turbo engine, but only with proper maintenance.
Volkswagen DLAC
A durable turbo engine, but only with proper maintenance.
Volkswagen DWYA
A simple naturally aspirated engine that lasts up to 300,000 km with proper care.
Volkswagen DSGA
A simple and fairly durable naturally aspirated engine, but only with proper maintenance.
Volkswagen DSGD
A simple and fairly durable naturally aspirated engine, but only with proper maintenance.
Volkswagen DWYB
A simple naturally aspirated engine that lasts up to 300,000 km with proper care.
Volkswagen DXDB
Many owners complain about jerky operation when cold, the so-called kangaroo effect, especially in first gear.
Volkswagen DUSA
A durable turbo engine, but only with proper maintenance.
Volkswagen DUSB
A durable turbo engine, but only with proper maintenance.
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