Oil change — LongLife service
Per indicator, up to ~30,000 km / 2 years
30 000 km
24 months
VW 504 00 (petrol) or 507 00 (diesel) oil required to stay on LongLife.
Source [1]Polo IV (9N) · 2001–2009
Volkswagen Polo 1.4 16V Polo IV (9N) · 75 hp (2001 to 2009)
The Volkswagen Polo 1.4 16V of the Polo IV (9N) generation uses the 1.4 16V petrol engine with 75 hp.
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Identify the car and prepare its maintenanceTechnical specifications
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 75 PS / 55 kW
- Displacement
- 1 390 cm³
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine code
- 1.4 16V
- Period covered
- 2001–2009
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- Manual · 5 speeds
- Automatic · 4 speeds
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet
This version
75 hp (55 kW), front-wheel drive, 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic. Built from 2001 to 2009.
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In the range
It sits between the 1.2 (64 hp) and the 1.4 FSI (86 hp). The 1.4 16V engine is also fitted to: Volkswagen Golf (Golf IV), Volkswagen Golf (Golf V), Volkswagen Golf (Golf VI).
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Maintenance and records
Oil change — fixed service
Every 15,000 km or 1 year
15 000 km
12 months
Fixed-interval scheme, advised for city or severe use.
Source [1]Brake fluid
At 3 years, then every 2 years
24 months
Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.
Source [1]Questions about this version (2)
Which engine is in the Volkswagen Polo 1.4 16V Polo IV (9N)?
The 1.4 16V petrol engine (1 390 cc), 75 hp (55 kW).
AutoKarnet advice
Which oil for the Volkswagen Polo 1.4 16V?
A VW 504 00 / 507 00-approved oil suited to the 1.4 16V engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
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