Wet or dry belt in the 2022 Skoda Fabia 1.0?

Does the Volkswagen 1.0 TSI 70kW 'DKL' engine in the Skoda Fabia (2022) have a wet belt (belt in oil)? Or is the belt dry?

Should I worry about any degradation if the belt is in oil?

Tomas (Czechia)

Sep 2025 Filed under: timing belt or chain

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Expert answer

Hi Tomas,

The belt in that engine is 'dry'.

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor