Oil change — LongLife service
≈ 30,000 km or 2 years
Per indicator, up to ~30,000 km / 2 years. VW 504 00 (petrol) or 507 00 (diesel) oil required to stay on LongLife.
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Leon I · 1999–2005
Seat Leon 1.8 T Leon I · 180 hp (1999 to 2005)
The Seat Leon 1.8 T of the Leon I generation uses the 1.8 T 20V petrol engine with 180 hp.
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Technical specifications
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 180 PS / 132 kW
- Displacement
- 1 781 cm³
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine code
- 1.8 T 20V
- Period covered
- 1999–2005
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- Manual · 6 speeds
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet
This version
180 hp (132 kW), front-wheel drive, 6-speed manual. Built from 1999 to 2005.
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In the range
It sits between the 1.6 16V (105 hp) and the Cupra R (210 hp). The 1.8 T 20V engine is also fitted to: Audi A4 (B7), Seat Ibiza (Ibiza III (6L)), Skoda Octavia (Octavia I), Skoda Superb (Superb I), Volkswagen Golf (Golf IV), Volkswagen Polo (Polo IV (9N)).
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Maintenance and records
≈: estimated reference — the vehicle’s service indicator prevails.
Oil change — fixed service
15,000 km or 1 year
Every 15,000 km or 1 year. Fixed-interval scheme, advised for city or severe use.
Source [1]Brake fluid
Every 2 years
At 3 years, then every 2 years. Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.
Source [1]Timing belt
90,000 km or 5 years
Replace the complete kit (belt, tensioners and usually the water pump) at whichever comes first; a broken belt destroys the engine.
Source [1]Spark plugs
60,000 km or 4 years
Replace the full set; worn plugs raise consumption and cause misfires.
Source [1]Air filter
60,000 km or 4 years
Replace more often in dusty conditions.
Source [1]Cabin filter
30,000 km or 2 years
Often replaced at each service; earlier if smells or persistent misting appear.
Source [1]Questions about this version (2)
Which engine is in the Seat Leon 1.8 T Leon I?
The 1.8 T 20V petrol engine (1 781 cc), 180 hp (132 kW).
AutoKarnet advice
Which oil for the Seat Leon 1.8 T?
A VW 504 00 / 507 00-approved oil suited to the 1.8 T 20V engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026