Audi BAU engine
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Audi BAU engine

Technical characteristics of the 2.5-liter Audi BAU diesel engine, reliability, resource, reviews, problems and fuel consumption.

The 2.5-liter Audi BAU 2.5 TDI diesel engine was assembled by the company from 2003 to 2005 and belonged to the updated B-series, that is, the timing rockers are equipped with special rollers. This unit was most often found under the hood of such popular models as the A4 B6 and A6 C5.

The EA330 line also includes combustion engines: AFB, AKE, AKN, AYM, BDG and BDH.

Specifications of the Audi BAU 2.5 TDI engine

Exact volume2496 cm³
Supply systemdirect injection
Internal combustion engine power180 hp
Torque370 Nm
Cylinder blockcast iron V6
Block headaluminum 24v
Bore78.3 mm
Piston stroke86.4 mm
Compression ratio18.5
Features of the internal combustion engine2 x DOHC
Hydraulic compensatorsYes
Timing drivebelt
Phase regulatorno
TurbochargingVGT
What kind of oil to pour6.0 liters 5W-30
fuel typediesel
Environmental classEURO 3
Approximate resource300 000 km

Fuel consumption Audi 2.5 BAU

Using the example of a 6 Audi A2004 with automatic transmission:

City11.3 liters
Track6.2 liters
Mixed8.1 liters

Which cars were equipped with the BAU 2.5 l engine

Audi
A4 B6 (8E)2003 – 2004
A6 C5 (4B)2003 – 2005
Volkswagen
Passat B5 (3B)2003 – 2005
  

Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems of BAU

Most internal combustion engine problems are related to failures of the electronically controlled injection pump VP44

There are many cases on the net when newfangled hollow camshafts burst

Also, this motor is extremely prone to oil leaks, especially from under the valve cover.

At high mileage, the geometry of the turbine or the viscous coupling bearing often wedges

Bad oil quickly damages hydraulic lifters and pressure reducing valves.


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