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Seat Inca 1996-2003 Maintenance Plans

This schedule shows key service items and indicative intervals. Actual intervals depend on driving conditions, exact engine specification and manufacturer recommendations. For full details of all operations, sub-tasks and technical specifications, see our technical manuals.
1.4 16V Petrol (AUA)
(1996 - 2000) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km/24 months
  • Renew the timing belt No recommended period
  • Check the timing belt condition and tension; renew or adjust if necessary first check at 90,000 km; then every 30,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 1.4 16V Petrol (AUA) · (1996 - 2000)

Task Oil service: every 15,000 km Inspection service: every 12 months 30,000 km 60,000 km 90,000 km 120,000 km 150,000 km 180,000 km 210,000 km 240,000 km 270,000 km 300,000 km 330,000 km 360,000 km 390,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Electrical System
Reset the service indicator
Interior
Renew the dust and pollen filter
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
(2001 - 2002) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km/24 months
  • Renew the timing belt No recommended period
  • Check the timing belt condition and tension; renew or adjust if necessary first check at 90,000 km; then every 30,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 1.4 16V Petrol (AUA) · (2001 - 2002)

Task Oil service: every 15,000 km Inspection service: every 12 months 30,000 km 60,000 km 90,000 km 120,000 km 150,000 km 180,000 km 210,000 km 240,000 km 270,000 km 300,000 km 330,000 km 360,000 km 390,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Electrical System
Reset the service indicator
Interior
Renew the dust and pollen filter
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
1.4 Petrol (AUD)
(1996 - 2000) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km/24 months
  • Renew the timing belt No recommended period
  • Check the timing belt condition and tension; renew or adjust if necessary first check at 90,000 km; then every 30,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 1.4 Petrol (AUD) · (1996 - 2000)

Task Oil service: every 15,000 km Inspection service: every 12 months 30,000 km 60,000 km 90,000 km 120,000 km 150,000 km 180,000 km 210,000 km 240,000 km 270,000 km 300,000 km 330,000 km 360,000 km 390,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Electrical System
Reset the service indicator
Interior
Renew the dust and pollen filter
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
(2001 - 2002) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km/24 months
  • Renew the timing belt No recommended period
  • Check the timing belt condition and tension; renew or adjust if necessary first check at 90,000 km; then every 30,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 1.4 Petrol (AUD) · (2001 - 2002)

Task Oil service: every 15,000 km Inspection service: every 12 months 30,000 km 60,000 km 90,000 km 120,000 km 150,000 km 180,000 km 210,000 km 240,000 km 270,000 km 300,000 km 330,000 km 360,000 km 390,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Electrical System
Reset the service indicator
Interior
Renew the dust and pollen filter
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
1.9 SDi Diesel (AYQ)
( - 2001) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 30,000 km/24 months
  • Renew the timing belt every 90,000 km
  • Check the timing belt condition and tension; renew or adjust if necessary every service inspection
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 1.9 SDi Diesel (AYQ) · ( - 2001)

Task Oil service: every 15,000 km Inspection service: every 12 months 30,000 km 60,000 km 90,000 km 120,000 km 150,000 km 180,000 km 210,000 km 240,000 km 270,000 km 300,000 km 330,000 km 360,000 km 390,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Electrical System
Reset the service indicator
Interior
Renew the dust and pollen filter
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system
(2001 - 2002) Standard interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km/24 months
  • Renew the timing belt every 90,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months

Service intervals · 1.9 SDi Diesel (AYQ) · (2001 - 2002)

Task Oil service: every 15,000 km Inspection service: every 12 months 30,000 km 60,000 km 90,000 km 120,000 km 150,000 km 180,000 km 210,000 km 240,000 km 270,000 km 300,000 km 330,000 km 360,000 km 390,000 km
Engine
Renew the engine oil
Renew the oil filter
Check for oil leaks
Check the exhaust system
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary
Transmission
Manual transmission: check for leaks
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks
CV joint boots: check for damage and leaks
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary
Electrical System
Reset the service indicator
Interior
Renew the dust and pollen filter
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system