Audi KU engine
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The 2.2-liter Audi 2.2 KU gasoline engine was produced by the concern from 1984 to 1990 and was installed on the popular 100 C3 model in our secondary car market in the 44th body. This motor was equipped with a rather difficult to maintain K-Jetronic mechanical injection.
The EA828 line also includes internal combustion engines: RT, NF, NG, AAN and AAR.
Specifications of the Audi KU 2.2 liter engine
| Exact volume | 2226 cm³ |
| Supply system | K-Jetronic |
| Internal combustion engine power | 138 hp |
| Torque | 188 Nm |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R5 |
| Block head | aluminum 10v |
| Bore | 81.0 mm |
| Piston stroke | 86.4 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10 |
| Features of the internal combustion engine | SOHC |
| Hydraulic compensators | Yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| What kind of oil to pour | 4.5 liters 5W-40 |
| fuel type | AI-92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 1 |
| Approximate resource | 350 000 km |
Fuel consumption Audi 2.2 KU
On the example of a 100 Audi 3 C1985 with a manual transmission:
| City | 12.1 liters |
| Track | 7.6 liters |
| Mixed | 8.8 liters |
Which cars were equipped with the KU 2.2 l engine
| 100 C3 (44) | 1984 – 1990 |
Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems of KU
The main problems for the owner are delivered by the K-Jetronic mechanical injection system
The reason for floating speeds is usually a break in the EGR membrane or contamination of the CHX
The fuel pump does not tolerate dirt and long driving with an almost empty tank
Also, some components of the ignition system have low reliability.
At high mileage, hydraulic lifters often fail and start knocking
