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 · 2002–2004
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI Octavia I · 130 hp (2002 to 2004)
The Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI of the Octavia I generation uses the 1.9 TDI PD diesel engine with 130 hp.
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Technical specifications
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Power
- 130 PS / 96 kW
- Displacement
- 1 896 cm³
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine code
- 1.9 TDI PD
- Period covered
- 2002–2004
- 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
130 hp (96 kW), front-wheel drive, 6-speed manual. Built from 2002 to 2004.
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In the range
It is the most powerful diesel version of this generation. The 1.9 TDI PD engine is also fitted to: Audi A3 (8P), Audi A4 (B7), Ford Galaxy (Galaxy I), Seat Ibiza (Ibiza III (6L)), Seat Leon (Leon I), Seat Leon (Leon II (1P)).
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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]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]Diesel filter
60,000 km or 4 years
Drain any water at each service; a clogged filter causes loss of power.
Source [1]Questions about this version (2)
Which engine is in the Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI Octavia I?
The 1.9 TDI PD diesel engine (1 896 cc), 130 hp (96 kW).
AutoKarnet advice
Which oil for the Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI?
A VW 504 00 / 507 00-approved oil suited to the 1.9 TDI PD engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026