VW ABU engine
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The 1.6-liter single-injection Volkswagen 1.6 ABU engine was produced from 1992 to 1994 and was installed on the third generation of the Golf and Vento models, as well as the Seat Ibiza and Cordoba. There was an upgraded version of this power unit under its AEA index.
The EA111-1.6 line includes internal combustion engines: AEE, AUS, AZD, BCB, BTS, CFNA and CFNB.
Technical characteristics of the engine VW ABU 1.6 mono injection
| Exact volume | 1598 cm³ |
| Supply system | single injection |
| Internal combustion engine power | 75 hp |
| Torque | 126 Nm |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 8v |
| Bore | 76.5 mm |
| Piston stroke | 86.9 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.3 |
| Features of the internal combustion engine | SOHC |
| Hydraulic compensators | Yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| What kind of oil to pour | 4.0 liters 5W-40 |
| fuel type | AI-92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 1 |
| Approximate resource | 320 000 km |
Fuel consumption Volkswagen 1.6 ABU
On the example of a 3 Volkswagen Golf 1993 with a manual transmission:
| City | 10.7 liters |
| Track | 6.2 liters |
| Mixed | 7.6 liters |
Which cars were equipped with the ABU 1.6 l engine
| Golf 3 (1H) | 1992 – 1994 |
| Wind 1 (1H) | 1992 – 1994 |
| Cordoba 1 (6K) | 1993 – 1994 |
| Ibiza 2 (6K) | 1993 – 1994 |
Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems of VW ABU
The main problems for the owner are caused by failures in the operation of the mono-injection system
At floating engine speeds, look at the throttle position potentiometer
In second place are failures in the ignition system, here it is not very reliable.
Electrically, the coolant temperature sensor often fails.
The remaining breakdowns are usually associated with wiring or attachments.
