The 4.0-liter Audi ASE or A8 4.0 TDI diesel engine was produced from 2003 to 2005 and was only installed in the popular A8 sedan with the D3 body before the first facelift. This V8 engine had an unsuccessful timing system design and quickly made way for the 4.2 TDI units. The EA898 series also includes: AKF, BTR, CKDA, and CCGA.
| Exact capacity | 3936 cm³ |
| Power system | Common Rail |
| Engine power | 275 HP |
| Torque | 650 nm |
| Engine block | cast iron V8 |
| Block head | aluminum 32v |
| Cylinder diameter | 81 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 95.5 mm |
| Compression ratio | 17.5 |
| Engine features | intercooler |
| Hydraulic compensator. | tak |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Timing phase adjuster | there is no |
| Turbocharging | Garrett GTA1749VK |
| What oils to use | 9.5 liters 5W-30 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Environmental class | EURO 4 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 260 000 HP |
| City | 13.4 litry |
| Route | 7.4 litry |
| Mixed | 9.6 litry |
The weight of the ASE engine according to the catalog is 250 kg. The ASE engine number is located between the cylinder heads. This engine had weak timing chain tensioners, which often led to skipping. Also, the intake manifold valves frequently came off and fell into the cylinders. The remaining common problems with the engine are usually related to fuel system failures. Saving on oil greatly reduces the lifespan of the turbochargers and hydraulic lifters. Check the condition of the glow plugs or they may simply break when unscrewing.
| A8 D3 (4E) | 2003 - 2005 |
The 1.6-liter diesel engine of the Volkswagen SB 1.6 TD was produced from 1989 to 1993 and was installed in many models of the company, but it is mainly known to us from the Passat [B3] model. This turbodiesel was the most powerful in its lineup and stood out for its presence of an intercooler. The EA086 series also includes engines with codes: [JK], [JP], [JX], [1X], [1Y], [AAZ], and [ABL].
The 1.9-liter diesel engine VW 1Z 1.9 TDI was produced by the company from 1991 to 1997 and was installed in many cars of the German company, but it is known here as the Passat B4 model. After a minor modernization, this powertrain received a completely different index AHU. The EA180 series also includes the following engines: AKU, AFN, AHF, AHU, ALH, AEY, and AVG.
The 1.9-liter diesel engine VW AHF 1.9 TDI was produced by the company from 1997 to 2000 and installed in popular models of the German group, such as Bora, Golf 4, and Audi A3 8L. In 2000, this engine was replaced by a similar ASV engine with EURO 3 emission standards. The EA180 series also includes the following engines: AKU, 1Z, AFN, AHU, ALH, AEY, and AVG.
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