From 2000 to 2008, the German company produced the 3.0-liter Audi BBJ 3.0 V6 engine, which was fitted to a number of the company’s well-known models, including the A4, A6, and A8. Although its analog ASN was available in Europe, this power unit was not available there.
The EA835 series includes: ABC, AAH, ALF, BDV, ARE, ACK, ALG, BBJ, ASN.
Specifications
| Production years | 2000-2008 |
| Displacement, cc | 2976 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 218 |
| Torque output, Nm | 290 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 30v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 82.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 92.8 |
| Compression ratio | 10.1 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chains + belt |
| Phase regulator | on all shafts |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 6.5 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 3 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Audi A6 2006) — city — highway — combined |
13.9 7.2 9.7 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~380 000 |
The engine was installed on:
- Audi A4 B6 (8E) in 2000 – 2004; A4 B7 (8E) in 2004 – 2008;
- Audi A6 C5 (4B) in 2001 – 2005; A6 C6 (4F) in 2004 – 2008;
- Audi A8 D3 (4E) in 2003 – 2005.
Disadvantages of the Audi BBJ engine
Scuffing is not a major issue here because the aluminum block is sleeved from the factory;
The majority of issues are brought on by the ignition coils’ frequent failure;
Additionally, phase regulators have a limited capacity and can malfunction up to 100,000 kilometers;
The engine frequently worries about insignificant things, particularly crankcase ventilation and sensors;
The network reports numerous instances of block cracking, and this unit fears overheating.