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2000s

Volkswagen 2.5 TDI EA188 engine

Volkswagen AG
Engine codes: AXD, BNZ,AX, BPC, BAC, BPE
VW EA 188
Production period:2004-2009
Manufacturer:Volkswagen AG
How it works:diesel
displacement:2461 cm 3
Fuel supply:Unit injector
Engine charging:VTG turbochargers
Power:96-128 kW
 
 Volkswagen 2.5 TDI EA188 engine.Engine codes: AXD, BNZ,AX, BPC, BAC, BPE fitted to the Volkswagen Touareg, Transporter (T5) .

The 2.5-liter TDI engine is a turbocharged, five-cylinder, water-cooled cylinder engine manufactured from aluminum alloy using low pressure die casting. The cylinder liners are plasma-coated. The engine has a cross-flow two-valve cylinder head with integrated unit injector unit. This is actuated by an additional cam on the spur gear-driven overhead camshaft. The forged and cracked connecting rods are connected to the pistons via a trapezoidal connecting rod eye and a trapezoidal piston pin boss. The six-bearing crankshaft is equipped with an integrated vibration damper. The gear drive driven from there is executed by eleven 15 ° helical gears mounted on the flywheel side of the engine. In each case a gear drive the camshaft, the coolant pump, the alternator, the oil pump and the power steering including the air conditioning compressor. The oil filter is housed in a standing oil filter housing and has a paper insert. The oil cooler is integrated in the oil filter housing. The exhaust manifold of the engine is made of cast iron, the exhaust gas is passed through a VTG turbocharger and partially returned to the combustion chamber. The engine is controlled by the engine control unit J623, the diesel control is taken over by the Bosch EDC 16 control unit. 

The 2.5-liter TDI engines come in The exhaust gas is passed through a VTG turbocharger and partially returned to the combustion chamber. The engine is controlled by the engine control unit J623, the diesel control is taken over by the Bosch EDC 16 control unit. The 2.5-liter TDI engines come in The exhaust gas is passed through a VTG turbocharger and partially returned to the combustion chamber. The engine is controlled by the engine control unit J623, the diesel control is taken over by the Bosch EDC 16 control unit. The 2.5-liter TDI engines come in T5 and Touareg are used and are therefore designed for both transverse and longitudinal installation. The longitudinally installed engine of the Touareg is fitted with the starter on the engine side, with the transverse installation of the T5 on the transmission side.

Volkswagen 2.5 TDI EA188 engine

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VW 2.5 TDI EA188 engine (2004-2009)

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  • VW 2.5 TDI EA188 engine Technical details and specifications (2004-2009)

    Volkswagen 2,5D TDI PD Engine code: BAC

    No. of cylinders 5/OHC
    Capacity 2461 cc
    Compression ratio 18:1
    Injection sequence 1-2-4-5-3
    Oil pressure 2.0 bar @ 2000 rpm
    Thermostat opens 87°C

    VW 2.5 TDI EA188 engine (2004-2009) Technical data 

     2.5-liter TDI
    Engine codeAXD, BNZAX, BPC, BAC, BPE
    construction timefrom 2004
    design typeLine five-cylinder
    Bore × stroke, displacement81 × 95.5 mm, 2461 cm³
    Max. power96 kW (130 hp) at 3500 min -1128 kW (174 hp) at 3500 min -1
    Max. torque340 Nm at 2000-2300 min -1400 Nm at 2000-2300 min -1
    coolingwater cooling
    mixture preparationUnit injector
    chargingVTG turbochargers
    fuelDiesel fuel with at least 49 cetane
    compression18: 1
    firing1-2-4-5-3
    motor controlBosch EDC 16
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  • VW 2.5 TDI EA188 engine Service Guide (2004-2009)

    Volkswagen 2,5D TDI PD Engine code: BAC

    Engine oil grade - cold climate 5W/30 SAE Synthetic
    Engine oil grade - moderate climate 5W/30 SAE Synthetic
    Engine oil grade - hot climate 5W/30 Synthetic
    Engine oil change 8.9 litres
    Manual gearbox oil 1.8 litres
    Differential oil grade front 75W/90 SAE Synthetic
    Differential oil grade rear 75W/90 SAE Synthetic
    Cooling system 9.0 litres
    Brake fluid Type DOT 4 1.0 litres

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