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.
| Exact capacity | 2460 cm³ |
| Power system | injection pumps |
| Engine power | 174 HP |
| Torque | 400 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 | VGT |
| What oils to use | 7.4 liters 5W-40 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Environmental class | EURO 3 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 350 000 HP |
| City | 10.8 litry |
| Route | 6.4 litry |
| Mixed | 8.0 litry |
The main problems are leaks from the nozzle seals and tandem pump. Additionally, the aluminum block without liners is very sensitive to low-quality diesel fuel and prone to scoring. Often, there is a leakage in the oil system heat exchanger, causing lubricant to mix with antifreeze. Around 200,000 km of mileage, the rocker arms or camshaft lobes may wear out. This engine has several other weak points, but they are typical for modern diesel engines.
| Caravelle T5 (7H) | 2003 - 2009 |
| Multivan T5 (7H) | 2003 - 2009 |
| Transporter T5 (7H) | 2003 - 2009 |
The 5.0-liter engine Volkswagen AJS or Phaeton V10 5.0 TDI was produced from 2002 to 2006 and only installed in the executive class sedan Phaeton before the first facelift. There were versions of this engine for the SUV Touareg with indexes AYH, BKW, BLE, BWF. The EA153 series includes: AAB, AJT, ACV, AXG, AXD, AXE, BAC, BPE, and AYH.
The 1.9-liter VW ASZ or 1.9 TDI diesel engine was manufactured by the company between 2000 and 2005 and used in Golf 4-based models such as Bora, Octavia, Leon, Toledo, and Audi A3. The same engine, designated as BLT, was installed in Polo 4 and its counterparts Ibiza, Cordoba, and Fabia. The EA188-1.9 series includes: AJM AUY AVB AVF AWX AXB AXC BKC BLS BXE
The 2.0-liter Volkswagen BMR 2.0 TDI engine was produced by the company from 2005 to 2008 and was exclusively installed in the sixth generation of the popular Passat model on our market. This diesel engine is known for its temperamental piezoelectric injectors. The EA188-2.0 engine line includes the following power units: BKD, BKP, BMM, BMP, BPW, BRE, and BRT.
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 2.0-liter turbocharged petrol engine Audi CDNB 2.0 TFSI was produced from 2008 to 2014 and installed as a power unit in popular models such as A4, A5, A6, and Q5. There was a similar engine labeled CAEA, which met strict ULEV emission standards in the United States. The EA888 gen2 series includes: CAEA, CCZA, CCZB, CCZC, CCZD, CDNC, and CAEB.
The 1.9-liter VW AFN 1.9 TDI diesel engine was produced by the company from 1996 to 2000 and was installed in the most popular models, with the Passat B5 being the most well-known. This type of diesel engine differs from the AHU engine due to the presence of a variable geometry turbocharger. The EA180 series also includes engines: AKU, 1Z, AHF, AHU, ALH, AEY, and AVG.