VW AEE engine
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The 1.6-liter Volkswagen 1.6 AEE engine was assembled at the concern's factory from 1995 to 2000 and installed on such popular company models as Golf 3, Vento, Caddy 2 and Polo 3. This unit is known in our country primarily for the first generation of Skoda Octavia.
The EA111-1.6 line includes internal combustion engines: ABU, AUS, AZD, BCB, BTS, CFNA and CFNB.
Specifications of the VW AEE 1.6 liter engine
| Exact volume | 1598 cm³ |
| Supply system | injector |
| Internal combustion engine power | 75 hp |
| Torque | 135 Nm |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 8v |
| Bore | 76.5 mm |
| Piston stroke | 86.9 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.8 |
| 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-30 |
| fuel type | AI-92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 3 |
| Approximate resource | 330 000 km |
Fuel consumption Volkswagen 1.6 AEE
On the example of a 3 Volkswagen Golf 1996 with a manual transmission:
| City | 10.5 liters |
| Track | 6.0 liters |
| Mixed | 7.3 liters |
Which cars were equipped with the AEE 1.6 l engine
| Caddy 2 (9K) | 1996 – 2000 |
| Golf 3 (1H) | 1995 – 1997 |
| Polo 3 (6N) | 1995 – 1999 |
| Wind 1 (1H) | 1995 – 1998 |
| Cordoba 1 (6K) | 1997 – 1998 |
| Ibiza 2 (6K) | 1997 – 1999 |
| Octavia 1 (1U) | 1996 – 2000 |
| Felicia 1 (6U) | 1995 – 2001 |
Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems of VW AEE
Most of the problems for owners are caused by an unreliable ignition system.
In addition to distributor failures, etc., the wiring often simply rots here
Poorly located engine control unit often fails
The reason for floating engine speed is usually throttle contamination or IAC
Regularly here you have to change the thermostat and antifreeze temperature sensor
