What engine does the SEAT Leon use?

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ZoeFitz
07/29/25 7:24pm
The SEAT Leon engine is built on Volkswagen Group's MQB platform and is an imported engine. The SEAT Leon engine model is the EA888. The 2.0T version has a maximum horsepower of 211, a maximum power of 155 kW, and a maximum torque of 280 Nm. The 1.8T version has a maximum horsepower of 160, a maximum power of 118 kW, and a maximum torque of 250 Nm. For daily maintenance of the SEAT Leon engine, the following methods can be used: Use lubricating oil of the appropriate quality grade. For gasoline engines, select SD-SF grade gasoline engine oil based on the additional equipment of the intake and exhaust system and usage conditions. For diesel engines, select CB-CD grade diesel engine oil based on mechanical load, with the selection standard not lower than the manufacturer's requirements. Regularly change the engine oil and filter. The quality of any grade of lubricating oil will change during use. After a certain mileage, performance deteriorates, leading to various engine problems. To avoid faults, change the oil regularly based on usage conditions and maintain an appropriate oil level. When oil passes through the fine holes of the filter, solid particles and viscous substances in the oil accumulate in the filter. If the filter is clogged and oil cannot pass through, the filter may burst or the safety valve may open, allowing oil to bypass through the relief valve and carry contaminants back to the lubrication areas, accelerating engine wear and increasing internal contamination. Regularly clean the crankcase. During engine operation, high-pressure unburned gases, acids, moisture, sulfur, and nitrogen oxides from the combustion chamber enter the crankcase through the gap between the piston rings and cylinder walls, mixing with metal particles from component wear to form sludge. Small amounts remain suspended in the oil, while larger amounts precipitate, clogging filters and oil passages, making engine lubrication difficult and causing wear. Regularly use a radiator cleaner to clean the radiator. Removing rust and scale not only ensures the engine operates normally but also extends the overall lifespan of the radiator and engine.
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