Audi CN engine
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The 2.0-liter 5-cylinder Audi CN diesel engine was produced from 1978 to 1988 and was installed in the second and third generations of the Audi 100 model, which is quite popular in our market. Such a diesel engine had a supercharged DE modification, and also an NC version with a turbine and intercooler.
The EA381 series also includes: 1T, AAS, AAT, AEL, BJK and AHD.
Specifications of the Audi CN 2.0 diesel engine
| Exact volume | 1986 cm³ |
| Supply system | fore cameras |
| Internal combustion engine power | 69 hp |
| Torque | 123 Nm |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R5 |
| Block head | aluminum 10v |
| Bore | 76.5 mm |
| Piston stroke | 86.4 mm |
| Compression ratio | 23 |
| Features of the internal combustion engine | SOHC |
| Hydraulic compensators | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| What kind of oil to pour | 5.0 liters 5W-40 |
| fuel type | diesel |
| Environmental class | EURO 1 |
| Approximate resource | 300 000 km |
Fuel consumption ICE Audi CN
On the example of a 100 Audi 2.0 1983 D with a manual transmission:
| City | 9.3 liters |
| Track | 5.2 liters |
| Mixed | 7.0 liters |
Which cars were equipped with the CN 2.0 l engine
| 100 C2 (43) | 1978 – 1982 |
| 100 C3 (44) | 1982 – 1988 |
Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems of ICE CN
This is a simple and reliable atmospheric diesel engine and all its problems from old age.
The most common problem is high pressure fuel pump leaks due to wear of its gaskets.
Monitor the condition of the timing belt, as with its breakage the valve always bends
At high mileage, these engines often experience lubricant consumption.
With regular overheating, the cylinder head may crack and it is not easy to find another
