The 1.9-liter, 8-valve VW AXC 1.9 TDI diesel engine was produced from 2003 to 2009 and was installed in various versions of the popular Transporter T5 microbus. This diesel engine was the most powerful in the lineup and provided the vehicle with average performance. The EA188-1.9 group includes: AJM ASZ AUY AVB AVF AWX AXB BKC BLS BXE
| Exact capacity | 1896 cm³ |
| Power system | injection pumps |
| Engine power | 86 HP |
| Torque | 200 nm |
| Engine block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 8v |
| Cylinder diameter | 79.5 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 95.5 mm |
| Compression ratio | 18.5 |
| Engine features | SOHC |
| Hydraulic compensator. | tak |
| Timing drive | strip |
| Timing phase adjuster | there is no |
| Turbocharging | tak |
| What oils to use | 5.8 liters 5W-40 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Environmental class | EURO 3/4 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 350 000 HP |
| City | 9.3 litry |
| Route | 6.5 litry |
| Mixed | 7.5 litry |
Firstly, this engine is quite weak and takes almost 25 seconds to accelerate to one hundred kilometers per hour. However, in terms of reliability, it is not bad as breakdowns only occur at significant mileage. Due to the pump-injector attachment with a single bolt, they can become loose and cause leaks. The use of cheap oil contributes to rapid wear of the camshaft and hydraulic lifters. The turbocharger and tandem pump are also considered weak points of this engine.
| Transporter T5 (7H) | 2003 - 2009 |
The 2.5-liter Volkswagen AJT 2.5 TDI diesel engine was produced from 1998 to 2003 and installed in the very popular Transporter T4 microbus family here. This 5-cylinder diesel engine was the most powerful in the EA153 engine series and did not have an intercooler system. The EA153 engine series includes: AAB, ACV, AXG, AXD, AXE, BAC, BPE, AJS, and AYH.
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.
The 2.5-liter Volkswagen AXE 2.5 TDI diesel engine was produced from 2003 to 2009 and was exclusively installed in Transporter, Caravelle, or Multivan microbuses with the T5 body. There is a version of this engine compliant with Euro 4 emission standards, equipped with a particulate filter marked BPC. The EA153 series includes: AAB, AJT, ACV, AXG, AXD, BAC, BPE, AJS, and AYH.
2.0-liter diesel engine Volkswagen CAAC 2.0 TDI was produced from 2009 to 2019 and installed in numerous microbuses based on the restyling platform T5. This diesel engine is the most commonly found in the family and is often available on the secondary market. EA189 series: CAGA, CAHA, CBAB, CFCA, CFHC, CKTB, CKUB, CLCA, and CLJA.
The 2.2-liter Hyundai D4HF or Genesis 2.2 CRDi engine has been produced since 2020 and is currently only installed in two Genesis models: the GV70 crossover and the flagship G80 sedan. This diesel engine is a modification of the D4HE engine for rear-wheel drive vehicles. The R family also includes diesel engines: D4HA, D4HB, D4HC, D4HD, and D4HE.
Mercedes OM603 6-cylinder engines with a capacity of 3.0 and 3.5 liters were produced from 1984 to 1997 and installed in many popular models of the German company, such as W124, W126, and W140. There were three versions of this diesel engine available: one naturally aspirated and two with turbocharging. The R6 engine line also includes diesel units: OM606, OM613, OM648, and OM656.