The 2.5-liter Audi AEL 2.5 TDI diesel engine was produced by the company from 1994 to 1997 and was only installed in one, but very popular in our market, model: the A6 with the C4 body version. This 5-cylinder diesel engine stood out for its stronger turbocharging and injectors compared to other models in the series. The EA381 series also includes: 1Т, CN, AAS, AAT, BJK, and AHD.
| Exact capacity | 2460 cm³ |
| Power system | direct injection |
| Engine power | 140 HP |
| Torque | 290 nm |
| Engine block | cast iron R5 |
| Block head | aluminum 10v |
| Cylinder diameter | 81 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 95.5 mm |
| Compression ratio | 20.5 |
| Engine features | SOHC, intercooler |
| Hydraulic compensator. | tak |
| Timing drive | strip |
| Timing phase adjuster | there is no |
| Turbocharging | tak |
| What oils to use | 5.2 liters 5W-40 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Environmental class | EURO 2 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 450 000 HP |
| City | 8.7 litry |
| Route | 5.6 litry |
| Mixed | 7.0 litry |
The weight of the AEL engine according to the catalog is 210 kg. The AEL engine number is located at the junction of the block and the cylinder head. This diesel engine is considered reliable and most of its problems are due to age. The majority of headaches for owners are related to the electronic Bosch VE37 fuel injection pump. Every 100,000 km, an expensive replacement of the timing belt awaits you, and in case of valve failure, the engine head is at risk. The engine head is sensitive to overheating, so pay close attention to the cooling system. After 200,000 km, the turbocharger, EGR valve, and hydraulic lifters often require attention.
| A6 C4 (4A) | 1994 - 1997 |
The 2.4-liter, 5-cylinder Audi AAS diesel engine was produced from 1991 to 1994 and was exclusively installed in the fourth generation of the popular Audi 100 model on our market. This engine is a modernized version of the well-known 3D diesel engine used in the C3 model. The EA381 series also includes: 1Т, CN, AAT, AEL, BJK, and AHD.
The 3.0-liter Volkswagen CASA 3.0 TDI engine was produced by the company from 2007 to 2011 and was only installed in two very popular SUVs of the group: Touareg GP and Q7 4L. This engine was also used in the first and second generation Porsche Cayenne under the indices M05.9D and M05.9E. The EA896 line also includes the following engines: ASB, BPP, BKS, BMK, BUG, and CCWA.
The 3.0-liter diesel engine Audi CDUC 3.0 TDI was produced by the company from 2010 to 2015 and installed in popular models of the German concern, such as A4 B8, A6 C7, or A7 C7. Although these diesel engines were officially available here, they are rarely seen on the secondary market. The following engines also belong to the EA897 series: CDUD, CJMA, CRCA, CRTC, CVMD, and DCPC.
The 3.0-liter Volkswagen CRCA 3.0 TDI diesel engine was produced from 2011 to 2018 and was only installed in two of the group's most popular crossovers: the Touareg [NF] or Q7 4L. This powertrain was also used in the Porsche Cayenne and Panamera under the designations MCR.CA and MCR.CC. The EA897 line also includes the following engines: - CDUC - CDUD - CJMA - CRTC - CVMD - DCPC
The 1.5-liter Peugeot TUD5 diesel engine was produced from 1994 to 2003 and replaced the TUD3 model. This engine was widely used not only in small French cars but was also installed in vehicles of brands such as Nissan, Rover, Maruti, Proton, and domestic Lada models. The TUD engine lineup also includes the TUD3 model.
The 1.3-liter Nissan QG13DE engine was produced in Japan from 1998 to 2012 and mainly installed in local models, as well as in cars intended for the market of Southeast Asian countries. This power unit is the smallest in the lineup and practically does not occur in our country. The QG family also includes the following engines: QG15DE, QG16DE, QG18DE, and QG18DD.