Audi AEL engine
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The 2.5-liter Audi AEL 2.5 TDI diesel engine was produced by the company from 1994 to 1997 and was installed on only one, but very popular model in our market: the A6 in the back of the C4. This 5-cylinder diesel engine was distinguished from its counterparts in the series by a more powerful turbine and nozzles.
The EA381 series also includes: 1T, CN, AAS, AAT, BJK and AHD.
Specifications of the Audi AEL 2.5 TDI engine
| Exact volume | 2460 cm³ |
| Supply system | direct injection |
| Internal combustion engine power | 140 hp |
| Torque | 290 Nm |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R5 |
| Block head | aluminum 10v |
| Bore | 81 mm |
| Piston stroke | 95.5 mm |
| Compression ratio | 20.5 |
| Features of the internal combustion engine | SOHC, intercooler |
| Hydraulic compensators | Yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | Yes |
| What kind of oil to pour | 5.2 liters 5W-40 |
| fuel type | diesel |
| Environmental class | EURO 2 |
| Approximate resource | 450 000 km |
The weight of the AEL engine according to the catalog is 210 kg
Engine number AEL is located at the junction of the block with the head
Fuel consumption Audi 2.5 AEL
Using the example of a 6 Audi A1996 with manual transmission:
| City | 8.7 liters |
| Track | 5.6 liters |
| Mixed | 7.0 liters |
Which cars were equipped with the AEL 2.5 l engine
| A6 C4 (4A) | 1994 – 1997 |
Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems of AEL
This diesel engine is considered reliable and most of its problems are due to old age.
The lion's share of owners' headaches is associated with the Bosch VE37 electronic injection pump
Once every 100 km, an expensive replacement of the timing belt awaits you, and when the valve breaks,
The engine head is afraid of overheating, carefully monitor the cooling system
After 200 km, attention is often required: turbine, mass air flow sensor and hydraulic lifters
