The 2.5-liter Volkswagen ACV 2.5 TDI diesel engine was produced from 1995 to 2003 and installed in the most recognizable family of microbuses, the Transporter T4, on our market. This 5-cylinder diesel engine had average power and was the most commonly found in this series. The EA153 series includes: AAB, AJT, AXG, AXD, AXE, BAC, BPE, AJS, and AYH.
| Exact capacity | 2460 cm³ |
| Power system | direct injection |
| Engine power | 102 HP |
| Torque | 250 nm |
| Engine block | cast iron R5 |
| Block head | aluminum 10v |
| Cylinder diameter | 81 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 95.5 mm |
| Compression ratio | 19.5 |
| Engine features | SOHC, intercooler |
| Hydraulic compensator. | tak |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Timing phase adjuster | there is no |
| Turbocharging | tak |
| What oils to use | 5.5 liters 5W-40 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Environmental class | EURO 2/3 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 500 000 HP |
| City | 10.2 litry |
| Route | 6.7 litry |
| Mixed | 7.9 litry |
Most often, forums discuss issues with the fuel system: the high-pressure fuel pump and injectors. The aluminum cylinder head is sensitive to overheating, so make sure to keep an eye on the cooling system. Owners also frequently complain about a noisy vacuum pump or failures in the EGR valve. At every 100,000 km, you can expect an expensive procedure of replacing belts and pulleys. Once the mileage exceeds 200-250 thousand km, the turbocharger often starts to consume oil.
| Transporter T4 (7D) | 1995 - 2003 |
The 2.4-liter VW AAB or T4 2.4 diesel engine was produced from 1990-1998 and installed in the fourth generation of the popular Transporter microbus on our market. After being updated to comply with more rigorous environmental standards, this engine received the AJA index. The EA153 series includes: AJT, ACV, AXG, AXD, AXE, BAC, BPE, AJS, and AYH.
The 2.0-liter Volkswagen BRT 2.0 TDI engine was produced by the group from 2005 to 2010 and installed in the quite popular Sharan minivan and its Seat Alhambra clone on our market. This diesel engine is known for its fast oil pump wear problem. The EA188-2.0 line includes the following engines: BKD, BKP, BMM, BMP, BMR, BPW and BRE.
The 1.6-liter Volkswagen DCXA 1.6 TDI diesel engine has been produced by the company since 2014 and installed in popular models such as the Passat B8 and the third generation Skoda Superb. This powertrain is mainly offered in Europe and is rarely found in the secondary market here. EA288 series: CRLB, CRMB, DAUA, DETA, DBGC, DFBA, and DFGA.
The 2.5-liter Volkswagen BJM or Crafter 2.5 diesel engine was produced from 2006 to 2010 and was installed in the first generation of the popular Crafter microbus before the facelift. After the modernization according to the more stringent EURO 5 emission standards, this engine received a new index CECB. The EA381 series also includes: 1T, CN, AAS, AAT, AEL, AHD, and BJK.
The 1.3-liter turbocharged engine Toyota 2E-TE was produced by the company from 1986 to 1989 and was used exclusively in the third generation of the popular Starlet model with R70 body. The version of this engine with a catalyst in the exhaust system is known by its own index 2E-TELU. E series: 1E 2E 2E-E 3E 3E-E 3E-TE 4E-FE 4E-FTE 5E-FE 5E-FHE
1.5-liter, 16-valve Mazda B5-DE engine was produced by the company from 1989 to 2005 and installed in models such as Eunos 100 or Familia, as well as in Kia cars labeled as BFD. The most powerful version of this engine, B5-ZE with a power of 125 HP, was only offered in the Japanese market. Engines from the B series: B1, B3, B3-ME, B5, B5-ME, B6, B6-ME, B6-DE, BP, BP-ME.