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.
Source [1]Octavia I · 1996–2010
Skoda Octavia 1.6 Octavia I · 102 hp (1996 to 2010)
The Skoda Octavia 1.6 of the Octavia I generation uses the 1.6 8V petrol engine with 102 hp.
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Technical specifications
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 102 PS / 75 kW
- Displacement
- 1 595 cm³
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine code
- 1.6 8V
- Period covered
- 1996–2010
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- Manual · 5 speeds
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet
This version
102 hp (75 kW), front-wheel drive, 5-speed manual. Built from 1996 to 2010.
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In the range
It sits between the 1.4 16V (75 hp) and the 2.0 (115 hp). The 1.6 8V engine is also fitted to: Seat Leon (Leon II (1P)), Seat Altea (Altea), Skoda Octavia (Octavia II), Volkswagen Golf (Golf IV), Volkswagen Golf (Golf V), Volkswagen Golf (Golf VI).
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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
30,000 km or 2 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 Skoda Octavia 1.6 Octavia I?
The 1.6 8V petrol engine (1 595 cc), 102 hp (75 kW).
AutoKarnet advice
Which oil for the Skoda Octavia 1.6?
A VW 504 00 / 507 00-approved oil suited to the 1.6 8V engine.
AutoKarnet advice
Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026