Engine VW AAA
Content
The 2.8-liter injection engine Volkswagen AAA 2.8 VR6 was produced from 1991 to 1998 and was installed on charged versions of such models as Golf, Jetta, Passat or Sharan. This motor is considered the ancestor of the company's VR-shaped powertrain family.
The EA360 line also includes internal combustion engines: AQP, ABV and BUB.
Specifications of the VW AAA 2.8 VR6 engine
| Exact volume | 2792 cm³ |
| Supply system | Motronic M2.9 |
| Internal combustion engine power | 174 hp |
| Torque | 235 Nm |
| Cylinder block | cast iron VR6 |
| Block head | aluminum 12v |
| Bore | 81 mm |
| Piston stroke | 90.3 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10 |
| Features of the internal combustion engine | no |
| Hydraulic compensators | Yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| What kind of oil to pour | 5.5 liters 5W-30 |
| fuel type | AI-92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 2 |
| Approximate resource | 280 000 km |
Fuel consumption Volkswagen 2.8 AAA
On the example of a 1996 Volkswagen Sharan with a manual transmission:
| City | 16.6 liters |
| Track | 8.9 liters |
| Mixed | 11.7 liters |
Which cars were equipped with the AAA 2.8 VR6 engine
| Conrad 1 (509) | 1991 – 1995 |
| Golf 3 (1H) | 1991 – 1997 |
| Passat B3 (31) | 1991 – 1993 |
| Passat B4 (3A) | 1993 – 1996 |
| Sharan 1 (7M) | 1995 – 1998 |
| Wind 1 (1H) | 1992 – 1998 |
AAA Flaws, Breakdowns, and Problems
Most often, car owners with such a unit complain about high fuel consumption.
In second place in popularity is the maslozhor, which also grows with mileage
This is followed by a short-lived and, moreover, complex and expensive to replace the timing chain
Minor problems include frequent failures of sensors and ignition distributor
Also, these engines are famous for regular oil and coolant leaks.
