The 2.5-liter Volkswagen AXG 2.5 TDI diesel engine was produced from 1998 to 2003 and installed in microbuses such as the Transporter, Caravelle, and Multivan with the T4 body. The most powerful unit in this family of diesel engines was equipped with a variable geometry turbocharger. The EA153 series includes: AAB, AJT, ACV, AXD, AXE, BAC, BPE, AJS, and AYH.
| Exact capacity | 2460 cm³ |
| Power system | direct injection |
| Engine power | 151 HP |
| Torque | 295 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 | VGT |
| What oils to use | 5.5 liters 5W-40 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Environmental class | EURO 2/3 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 400 000 HP |
| City | 10.6 litry |
| Route | 6.9 litry |
| Mixed | 8.1 litry |
Owners often complain on forums about problems with the fuel injection pump or injectors. The second most common issue is the constantly knocking vacuum pump and failures of the EGR valve. Keep an eye on the cooling system, as the aluminum cylinder head is susceptible to overheating. Replacement of all belts and rollers is required every 100,000 km, which can be quite expensive. After 200,000 km, the variable geometry turbocharger often starts to consume oil.
| Transporter T4 (7D) | 1998 - 2003 |
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 BAC 2.5 TDI diesel engine was produced from 2003 to 2006 and installed in the first generation of the Touareg GP SUV before the facelift. This diesel engine became known for the problem of coating flaking off on the cylinder walls. The EA153 series includes: AAB, AJT, ACV, AXG, AXD, AXE, BPE, AJS, and AYH.
The 2.0-liter Volkswagen BKP 2.0 TDI engine was produced by the company from 2005 to 2008 and installed in the fairly popular Passat model in the secondary market with the B6 body. This diesel engine stood out from others due to the use of piezoelectric injectors. The following engines belong to the EA188-2.0 line: - BKD, - BMM, - BMP, - BMR, - BPW, - BRE - BRT.
The 2.0-liter Volkswagen DFGA 2.0 TDI engine was first introduced by the company in 2016 and is available in popular crossovers such as the second generation Tiguan and Skoda Kodiaq. This diesel engine is only available in Europe; its equivalent EURO 5 version marked with the symbol DBGC is installed in our region. EA288 series: CRLB, CRMB, DAUA, DETA, DBGC, DCXA, DFBA, and DFGA.
1.4-liter Peugeot TU3K or K1G engine is the precursor of a wide range of TU engines. It was produced from 1986 to 1992 and was installed in popular models of the brand, such as 205 and 405. In some sources, this engine is also referred to as TU3A, which causes some confusion. The TU family also includes the following engines: TU1JP, TU3JP, TU3A, TU5JP, and TU5JP4.
The 2.0-liter engine Toyota 1CD-FTV or 2.0 D4D was produced by the company from 1999 to 2007 and was installed in popular mid-size models mainly for the European market. This powertrain was equipped only with a fuel system produced by Denso. In the CD family, there was only one diesel engine.