Vehicles using ALH engine list:
- AUDI - A3 1.9 TDI (66kW) 1996–2000
- AUDI - A3 1.9 TDI (66kW) 2000–2003
- SEAT - Toledo 1.9 TDi (66kW) 1998–2004
- SEAT - Ibiza 1.9 TDI (66kW) 1999–2002
- SEAT - Cordoba 1.9 TDi (66kW) 1999–2003
- SEAT - León 1.9 TDI (66kW) 1999–2005
- SKODA - Octavia I 1.9 TDI (66kW) 2000–2010
- VW - Golf IV 1.9 TDI (66kW) 1997–2000
- VW - Bora 1.9 TDI (66kW) 1998–2005
- VW - Polo 1.9 TDI (66kW) 1999–2001
- VW - Golf IV 1.9 TDI (66kW) 2000–2004
Recommended oil for engine ALH engine.
| Castrol EDGE 5W-30 LL | |
|---|---|
| SAE 5W-30 | ✔ |
| ACEA C3 | ✔ |
| VW 504.00/507.00 | ✔ |
| MB 229.31/229.51 | ✔ |
| Porsche C30 | ✔ |
| BMW Longlife-04 | ✔ |
| Dexos2 | ✔ |
| Motul 8100 5W‑30 X‑Clean | |
|---|---|
| SAE 5W‑30 | ✔ |
| ACEA C3 | ✔ |
| VW 504.00 / 507.00 | ✔ |
| MB 229.31 / 229.51 | ✔ |
| Porsche C30 | ✔ |
| BMW Longlife‑04 | ✔ |
| GM dexos2 | ❌ |
| RAVENOL VMP 5W‑30 | |
|---|---|
| SAE 5W‑30 | ✔ |
| ACEA C3 | ✔ |
| VW 504.00 / 507.00 | ✔ |
| MB 229.51 | ✔ |
| Porsche C30 | ✔ |
| BMW Longlife‑04 | ✔ |
| GM dexos2 | ✔ |
| Pennzoil Platinum Euro Full Synthetic 5W‑30 | |
|---|---|
| SAE 5W‑30 | ✔ |
| ACEA C3 | ✔ |
| VW 504.00 / 507.00 | ✔ |
| MB 229.31 / 229.51 | ✔ |
| Porsche C30 | ✔ |
| BMW Longlife‑04 | ✔ |
| GM dexos2 | ✔ |
Oil specification key
✔ – Meets the required specification
❓ – Not explicitly stated (use caution; check your vehicle manual)
❌ – Does not meet required specification. Use may cause engine issues.
✔ – Meets the required specification
❓ – Not explicitly stated (use caution; check your vehicle manual)
❌ – Does not meet required specification. Use may cause engine issues.
Answer generated by AI.
Oil specifications for ALH engine
SAE 5W-40
ACEA A3/B4
API CF
VW 505.00
Most common problems, symptoms & fixes for the ALH engine.
Engine ALH is known for its durability but common issues include injector failures, EGR valve clogging, and dual-mass flywheel wear. Diagnose injector problems by rough idling and smoke; test injectors or replace with quality units. Prevent EGR clogging by regular cleaning and using quality fuel; symptoms include loss of power and rough running. Dual-mass flywheel issues manifest as clutch judder or noise; replacement is the fix. Regular oil changes with correct grade prevent premature wear. Monitor timing belt condition closely, replacing every 60,000-80,000 km to avoid catastrophic engine damage. Address turbocharger wear early by checking boost pressure and unusual noises.