Volkswagen CAXA
The most famous problem is the stretching of the timing chain even at low mileage.
Skoda Yeti engines
The Skoda Yeti is a Czech compact crossover car from the Škoda Auto automaker. It has been produced since 2009. The car was manufactured in a front- and all-wheel drive configuration. At the end of 2017, a new Yeti model was released on the general Volkswagen platform – MQB. In addition to production in the Czech Republic, Skoda cars were manufactured in Nizhny Novgorod in Russia, as well as in Kazakhstan, Ukraine, India and China.
The Skoda Yeti was offered with 10 engines between 2009 and 2018 (7 petrol, 3 diesel). Displacement ranges from 1.2 to 2.0 liters, power output from 105 to 160 hp. 4 use a timing chain and 6 a timing belt. 9 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Volkswagen CLCA (about 400,000 km).
Skoda Yeti engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skoda Yeti 1 (5L) 2009–2018 | |||||||
| Volkswagen CLCA | 2009–2015 | 2.0 L R4 | 110 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.3 L | ~400,000 km |
| Volkswagen CDAB | 2009–2018 | 1.8 L R4 | 152 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.6 L | ~200,000 km |
| Volkswagen CDAA | 2009–2015 | 1.8 L R4 | 160 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.6 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen CBZB | 2009–2015 | 1.2 L R4 | 105 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 3.8 L | ~240,000 km |
| Volkswagen CAXA | 2010–2015 | 1.4 L R4 | 122 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 3.6 L | ~275,000 km |
| Volkswagen CAYC | 2010–2015 | 1.6 L R4 | 105 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.3 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen CFHC | 2010–2015 | 2.0 L R4 | 140 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.3 L | ~320,000 km |
| Volkswagen CWVA | 2014–2018 | 1.6 L R4 | 110 hp | petrol | belt | 3.6 L | ~220,000 km |
| Volkswagen CZDA | 2015–2017 | 1.4 L R4 | 150 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 3.8 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen CZCA | 2015–2017 | 1.4 L R4 | 125 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 3.8 L | ~275,000 km |
Skoda Yeti engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Skoda Yeti?
Skoda Yeti 1 (5L) (2009–2018): Volkswagen CLCA, Volkswagen CDAB, Volkswagen CDAA, Volkswagen CBZB, Volkswagen CAXA, Volkswagen CAYC, Volkswagen CFHC, Volkswagen CWVA, Volkswagen CZDA and Volkswagen CZCA.
Which Skoda Yeti engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Skoda Yeti engines are: Volkswagen CLCA — about 400,000 km; Volkswagen CFHC — about 320,000 km; Volkswagen CAXA — about 275,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Skoda Yeti engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Volkswagen CAXA — 3.6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CAYC — 4.3 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CBZB — 3.8 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CDAA — 4.6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CDAB — 4.6 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Volkswagen CFHC — 4.3 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CLCA — 4.3 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CWVA — 3.6 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Volkswagen CZCA — 3.8 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CZDA — 3.8 L (5W-30).
Does the Skoda Yeti have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Volkswagen CAXA, Volkswagen CBZB, Volkswagen CDAA and Volkswagen CDAB; timing belt: Volkswagen CAYC, Volkswagen CFHC, Volkswagen CLCA, Volkswagen CWVA, Volkswagen CZCA and Volkswagen CZDA. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Skoda Yeti available with a diesel engine?
Yes: Volkswagen CAYC, Volkswagen CFHC and Volkswagen CLCA.
Engine details
Volkswagen CDAA
The most famous problem of this motor is the oil burner due to the occurrence of rings.
Volkswagen CAYC
This diesel engine is considered quite reliable, but it does not like bad fuel.
Volkswagen CBZB
The first year of production, the main problem of the motor was a very low resource of the timing chain.
Volkswagen CDAB
The use of a lightweight connecting rod and piston group and rings of an unsuccessful design led to the fact that the…
Volkswagen CLCA
This is the simplest version of the diesel without swirl flaps or balance shafts.
Volkswagen CFHC
This is an updated version of diesels and most of the weaknesses of the series have already been eliminated.
Volkswagen CZCA
Most often, car owners with this power unit complain about the oil burner.
Volkswagen CWVA
The most famous problem is high oil consumption and it increases due to the occurrence of rings. The owners are struggling with…
Volkswagen CZDA
The most famous problem of the engines of this series is the oil burner due to the occurrence of rings.
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