From 2000 to 2002, the company produced the 1.6-liter Volkswagen AVU 8v engine, which was fitted to the Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, VW Golf 4, and Bora soplatform models. This is a Euro 4 unit with an EGR valve, a secondary air system, and an electric throttle.
AEH, AHL, AKL, ALZ, ANA, APF, ARM, AVU, BFQ, BGU, BSE, and BSF are all part of the EA113-1.6 series.
Specifications
| Production years | 2000-2002 |
| Displacement, cc | 1595 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 102 |
| Torque output, Nm | 148 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 8v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 81 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 77.4 |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
| Features | EGR, EPC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-40 (approval: VW 502 00 or VW 505 00) |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.5 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 3 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for VW Golf 4 2001) — city — highway — combined |
10.3 5.9 7.5 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~330 000 |
The engine was installed on:
- Audi A3 1 (8L) in 2000 – 2002;
- Skoda Octavia 1 (1U) in 2000 – 2002;
- Volkswagen Bora 1 (1J) in 2000 – 2002;
- Volkswagen Golf 4 (1J) in 2000 – 2002.
Disadvantages of the VW AVU engine
Only at high mileage does this dependable and inventive engine cause problems.
The oil burner is the most well-known issue, but the rings appear after 200,000 kilometers.
Unstable operation is frequently caused by a cracked coil or a clogged fuel pump.
Every 90,000 kilometers, replace the timing belt because when it breaks, the valves always bend.
Additionally, the exhaust manifold of the engines in this series frequently cracks in the area of three to four cylinders.