The 3.0-liter Audi ASB 3.0 TDI diesel engine, which was manufactured by the company between 2003 and 2010, is best known for being installed on the A8 model in the D3 body for over seven years. In the rear of the B7, under the hood of the pre-styling A6 C5 and A4, is another such power unit.
The EA896 series also includes: BPP, ASB, BMK, BKS, BUG, CASA, CCWA.
Specifications
| Production years | 2003-2010 |
| Displacement, cc | 2967 |
| Fuel system | Common Rail |
| Power output, hp | 233 |
| Torque output, Nm | 450 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 83 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 91.4 |
| Compression ratio | 17.0 |
| Features | 2 x DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | four chains |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | VGT |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 8.2 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 4 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Audi A8 2005) — city — highway — combined |
12.0 6.4 8.4 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~330 000 |
| Weight, kg | 220 |
The engine was installed on:
- Audi A4 B7 (8E) in 2006 – 2008;
- Audi A6 C6 (4F) in 2006 – 2008;
- Audi A8 D3 (4E) in 2003 – 2010.
Disadvantages of the Audi ASB engine
Intake manifold flaps can jam up to 100,000 kilometers and are terrified of pollution;
Valve burnout frequently happened here in the early years of production because of piezo injector malfunctions;
The timing chain has a lifespan of 200–300 thousand kilometers, and replacing it is highly costly;
The engine merely stalls when the injection pump drive belt breaks after about 100,000 kilometers; closer to 250,000 kilometers, the particulate filter and the EGR valve may already be totally clogged.