Assembled between 2006 and 2010, the 1.9-liter 8-valve VW BXE 1.9 TDI diesel engine was fitted to numerous concern models produced under the Volkswagen, Audi, and Skoda brands. These diesel engines were identified by a group of faulty liners that rapidly deteriorated.
AJM, ASZ, AUY, AVB, AVF, AWX, AXB, AXC, BKC, BLS, and BXE are also included in the EA188-1.9 series.
Specifications
| Production years | 2006-2010 |
| Displacement, cc | 1896 |
| Fuel system | unit-injectors |
| Power output, hp | 105 |
| Torque output, Nm | 250 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 8v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 79.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 95.5 |
| Compression ratio | 18.5 |
| Features | SOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | yes |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.8 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 3/4 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Volkswagen Touran 2008) — city — highway — combined |
7.6 4.5 6.0 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~275 000 |
The engine was installed on:
- Audi A3 2 (8P) in 2006 – 2009;
- Seat Altea 1 (5P) in 2006 – 2010;
- Seat Leon 2 (1P) in 2006 – 2010;
- Seat Toledo 3 (5P) in 2006 – 2009;
- Skoda Octavia 2 (1Z) in 2006 – 2010;
- Volkswagen Golf 5 (1K) in 2006 – 2008;
- Volkswagen Jetta 5 (1K) in 2006 – 2009;
- Volkswagen Passat B6 (3C) in 2006 – 2008;
- Volkswagen Touran 1 (1T) in 2006 – 2010.
Disadvantages of the VW BXE engine
There were faulty liners on these diesel engines from specific production years;
Engine thrust failures are typically caused by jammed turbine geometry; unit injectors fixed with a single bolt may leak over time; poor quality oil contributes to the wear of hydraulic lifters and camshaft cams;
Servicemen believe that this engine’s tandem pump is another flaw.
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