Volkswagen BME
The weak point of the motor is the short-lived timing chain with a resource of 50,000 km.
Skoda Roomster engines
Skoda Roomster is a Czech car manufactured by the engineering company Škoda Holding a.s. Produced from 2006 to 2015. The car was manufactured in the form of a 5-seater station wagon and a van with a front-wheel drive layout. The name of the model reflects its main characteristic – “roomy room”. The model with a cargo-passenger body was produced under the name Škoda Praktik. Roomster has a unique suspension on the basis of two platforms: Škoda Fabia for the front, Škoda Octavia.
The Skoda Roomster was offered with 7 engines between 2006 and 2015 (7 petrol). Displacement ranges from 1.2 to 1.6 liters, power output from 64 to 105 hp. 6 use a timing chain and 1 a timing belt. 2 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Volkswagen BTS (about 300,000 km).
Skoda Roomster engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skoda Roomster 1 (5J) 2006–2015 | |||||||
| Volkswagen BME | 2006–2007 | 1.2 L R3 | 64 hp | petrol | chain | 2.8 L | ~220,000 km |
| Volkswagen BTS | 2006–2010 | 1.6 L R4 | 105 hp | petrol | chain | 3.6 L | ~300,000 km |
| Volkswagen CGPA | 2009–2015 | 1.2 L R3 | 70 hp | petrol | chain | 2.8 L | ~240,000 km |
| Volkswagen CBZA | 2010–2015 | 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 | 2010–2015 | 1.2 L R4 | 105 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 3.8 L | ~240,000 km |
| Volkswagen CGGB | 2010–2015 | 1.4 L R4 | 86 hp | petrol | belt | 3.2 L | ~250,000 km |
Skoda Roomster engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Skoda Roomster?
Skoda Roomster 1 (5J) (2006–2015): Volkswagen BME, Volkswagen BTS, Volkswagen CGPA, Volkswagen CBZA, Volkswagen CFNA, Volkswagen CBZB and Volkswagen CGGB.
Which Skoda Roomster engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Skoda Roomster engines are: Volkswagen BTS — about 300,000 km; Volkswagen CBZA — about 250,000 km; Volkswagen CFNA — about 250,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Skoda Roomster engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Volkswagen BME — 2.8 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BTS — 3.6 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).
Does the Skoda Roomster have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Volkswagen BME, Volkswagen BTS, Volkswagen CBZA, Volkswagen CBZB, Volkswagen CFNA and Volkswagen CGPA; timing belt: Volkswagen CGGB. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Skoda Roomster available with a diesel engine?
No, all Skoda Roomster engines in our database run on petrol.
Engine details
Volkswagen BTS
This motor is considered reliable, there are many reviews on the network with huge mileage.
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…
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