The VW AVF 1.9 TDI, a 1.9-liter, 8-valve diesel engine, was assembled between 2000 and 2008 and mounted longitudinally on the mass models of the VAG company. Such a diesel engine is frequently found under the hood of the Audi A4, Skoda Superb, and Passat B5.
AJM, ASZ, AUY, AVB, AVF, AWX, AXB, AXC, BKC, BLS, and BXE are also included in the EA188-1.9 series.
Specifications
| Production years | 2000-2008 |
| Displacement, cc | 1896 |
| Fuel system | unit-injectors |
| Power output, hp | 130 |
| Torque output, Nm | 310 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 8v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 79.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 95.5 |
| Compression ratio | 19.0 |
| Features | SOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | VGT |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.6 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 3 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for VW Passat 2002) — city — highway — combined |
7.7 4.7 5.8 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~310 000 |
The engine was installed on:
- Audi A4 B6 (8E) in 2000 – 2004;
- Audi A6 C5 (4B) in 2001 – 2005;
- Skoda Superb 1 (3U) in 2004 – 2008;
- Volkswagen Passat B5 (3B) in 2000 – 2005.
Disadvantages of the VW AVF engine
This dependable diesel engine has very high standards for lubricant quality;
Low-quality oil causes the hydraulic lifters and camshaft cams to deteriorate;
Wedges from pollution and engine thrust dips frequently occur in turbine geometry;
Leaks frequently result from the unreliability of mounting the unit-injectors with a single bolt;
The tandem pump is the root cause of numerous malfunctions in this power unit’s operation.