The 2.5-liter turbocharged diesel engine, Volkswagen AXD 2.5 TDI, was produced from 2003 to 2009 and was only installed in the popular Transporter T5 microbus line in our country. There is a Euro 4 version of this 5-cylinder diesel with a particulate filter, designated BNZ. The EA153 series includes: AAB, AJT, ACV, AXG, AXE, BAC, BPE, AJS, and AYH.
| Exact capacity | 2460 cm³ |
| Power system | injection pumps |
| Engine power | 131 HP |
| Torque | 340 nm |
| Engine block | aluminum R5 |
| Block head | aluminum 10v |
| Cylinder diameter | 81 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 95.5 mm |
| Compression ratio | 18 |
| Engine features | SOHC, intercooler |
| Hydraulic compensator. | tak |
| Timing drive | gears |
| Timing phase adjuster | there is no |
| Turbocharging | tak |
| What oils to use | 7.4 liters 5W-40 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Environmental class | EURO 3 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 350 000 HP |
| City | 10.4 litry |
| Route | 6.2 litry |
| Mixed | 7.8 litry |
Massive problem is leaks in the seals of the injectors and tandem pump. The aluminum cylinder block without liners is sensitive to poor diesel fuel quality and prone to scoring. The oil system heat exchanger often leaks, causing oil contamination with antifreeze. With mileage reaching 250,000 km, rocker arms, camshaft lobes, or injectors can wear out. There are also other breakdowns that occur less frequently and are not as expensive to repair.
| Caravelle T5 (7H) | 2003 - 2009 |
| Multivan T5 (7H) | 2003 - 2009 |
| Transporter T5 (7H) | 2003 - 2009 |
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.
The 1.7-liter diesel engine VW AKU or 1.7 SDI was installed by the company from 1997 to 2005 on a series of compact models such as Polo, Lupo, and the similar Seat Arosa. The second generation of the Caddy model also used a similar power unit designated as AHB. The EA180 series also includes the following engines: 1Z, AFN, AHF, AHU, ALH, AEY, and AVG.
The 1.9-liter naturally aspirated VW AEY 1.9 SDI diesel engine was produced from 1995 to 2000 and used in the economical versions of popular company models such as Caddy, Polo, and Golf. This engine was characterized by moderate power, low fuel consumption, and high reliability. The EA180 series also includes the following engines: AKU, 1Z, AFN, AHF, AHU, ALH, and AVG.
The 2.0-liter Volkswagen CFCA 2.0 TDI engine was produced by the company from 2009 to 2019 and was installed in the most powerful versions of microbuses on the T5 platform after restyling. This diesel engine is equipped with twin-turbocharging and develops a power of 180 HP and a torque of 400 Nm. EA189 series: CAAC, CAGA, CAHA, CBAB, CFHC, CKTB, CKUB, CLCA, and CLJA.
The 1.9-liter diesel engine Peugeot XUD 9 SD or DHW was produced from 1995 to 2007 and mounted in both models of the French company, as well as in cars from other manufacturers. This engine is well known in our automotive market thanks to its installation in the Niva. The XUD series includes: XUD7, XUD7TE, XUD9, XUD9TE, XUD11A, XUD11ATE.
The 1.4-liter, 12-valve Fiat 182A3000 engine was produced by the company from 1995 to 1999 and installed in models such as the Brava, Bravo, Marea, and also in the Lancia Y with the index 840A2000. There was also a downgraded version of the engine with the indexes 182A5000 and 840A4000 respectively. The Pratola Serra series also includes: 182A2000, 182A1000, and 192A2000.