From 2015 to 2018, the company assembled and installed the 3.0-liter Audi CRTC 3.0 TDI diesel engine on European versions of well-known models like the A4, A5, and Q7. The EVO-2 swiftly replaced the updated EVO series, which included this motor.
The EA897 series also includes: CJMA, CDUC, CDUD, CRCA, CRTC, CVMD, DCPC.
Specifications
| Production years | 2015-2018 |
| Displacement, cc | 2967 |
| Fuel system | Common Rail |
| Power output, hp | 272 |
| Torque output, Nm | 600 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 83 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 91.4 |
| Compression ratio | 16.0 |
| Features | 2 x DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | three chains |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | GTD 2060 VZ |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 8.0 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 6 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Audi A4 B9 2017) — city — highway — combined |
6.5 5.0 5.5 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~340 000 |
| Weight, kg | 195 |
The engine was installed on:
- Audi A4 B9 (8W) in 2015 – 2018;
- Audi A5 2 (F5) in 2016 – 2017;
- Audi Q7 2 (4M) in 2015 – 2018.
Disadvantages of the Audi CRTC engine
First, there are operational issues with a contemporary CR system that uses piezo injectors;
The issues listed below are all related to particulate filter or EGR contamination:
Additionally, they lament frequent coolant and lubricant leaks on specialized forums;
They can already stretch out after a run of 250–300 thousand kilometers, necessitating a timing chain replacement.