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 1.6-liter turbocharged diesel engine, Volkswagen JX 1.6 TD, was produced from 1984 to 1992 and installed in various versions of the popular Transporter T3 microbus. This diesel engine was known for its low power, noisy operation, and frequent cylinder head cracking. The EA086 series also includes the following engines: JK, JP, SB, 1X, 1Y, AAZ, and ABL.
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 5.0-liter engine VW AYH or Touareg V10 5.0 TDI was produced by the company between 2002-2006 and was only installed in the first generation of the popular Touareg SUV before the facelift. There were versions of this engine with a particulate filter labeled BLE and BWF. The EA153 series includes: AAB, AJT, ACV, AXG, AXD, AXE, BAC, BPE, and AJS.
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.
2.1-liter diesel engine Peugeot XUD11A or P9A was produced from 1990 to 1997 and was only installed in two models of the French company: Peugeot 605 and Citroen XM. This engine is much less common compared to its turbocharged counterparts. The XUD series includes: XUD7, XUD7TE, XUD9, XUD9SD, XUD9TE, XUD11ATE.
The Opel A16XHT or LVP 1.6-liter engine has been produced since 2013 at the Hungarian factory and is installed in advanced versions of popular models such as the Insignia and Astra. This powertrain also has a more efficient Performance Turbo version with the A16SHT index. The A10 line includes: A12XER, A14XER, A14NET, A16XER, A16LET, and A18XER.