VW AHL engine
Content
- Technical characteristics of the VW AHL 1.6 liter engine
- Description of the AHL 1.6 liter engine device
- AHL internal combustion engine fuel consumption
- What cars were equipped with the VW AHL power unit
- Reviews on the AHL engine, its pros and cons
- VW AHL 1.6 l engine maintenance schedule
- Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems of the AHL engine
- The price of the VW AHL engine new and used
The 1.6-liter 8-valve VW 1.6 AHL engine was produced in Germany from 1996 to 2000 and was installed on only two models: the Volkswagen Passat B5 and the similar Audi A4 B5. The unit with the AHL index became the first longitudinal engine in the EA113 family.
Серия EA113-1.6: AEH AKL ALZ ANA APF ARM AVU BFQ BGU BSE BSF
Technical characteristics of the VW AHL 1.6 liter engine
| A type | in-line |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Number of valves | 8 |
| Exact volume | 1595 cm³ |
| Bore | 81 mm |
| Piston stroke | 77.4 mm |
| Supply system | distribution injection |
| Power | 100 hp |
| Torque | 140 - 145 Nm |
| Compression ratio | 10.2 |
| fuel type | AI-92 |
| Ecologist. norm | EURO 2/3 |
Description of the AHL 1.6 liter engine device
In 1996, on the Audi A4 and Passat B5 models, a 1.6-liter EA113 series engine appeared, which replaced the similar EA827 engine with a cast-iron cylinder block. By design, this unit has an in-line aluminum cylinder block with cast-iron liners, an aluminum 8-valve head equipped with hydraulic lifters, a timing belt drive. Finally, the intermediate shaft was removed and the distributor was replaced by a two-pin ignition coil.
The AHL engine number is located on the right, at the junction of the internal combustion engine with the gearbox
In 1998, this engine was upgraded and instead of an aluminum intake manifold, it received a plastic one with a geometry change system, and its torque increased by 5 Nm.
AHL internal combustion engine fuel consumption
On the example of a 5 Volkswagen Passat B1998 with a manual transmission:
| City | 11.2 liters |
| Track | 6.0 liters |
| Mixed | 7.9 liters |
What cars were equipped with the VW AHL power unit
| A4 B5(8D) | 1996 – 2000 |
| Passat B5 (3B) | 1996 – 2000 |
Reviews on the AHL engine, its pros and cons
Advantages:
- Simple in design and reliable internal combustion engine
- Not very fussy about maintenance
- Huge selection of new and used parts
- You can find a donor on our secondary
Disadvantages:
- Maslozhor on a run of over 200 km
- There are cracks in the block and head
- Antifreeze oil leaks often
- Bends the valve with a broken timing belt
VW AHL 1.6 l engine maintenance schedule
| Periodicity | every 15 km |
| The volume of lubricant in the internal combustion engine | 4.5 liters |
| Needed for replacement | about 4.0 liters |
| What kind of oil | 5W-30, 5W-40 * |
| Timing drive type | belt |
| Declared resource | 90 000 km |
| On practice | 90 000 km |
| On break/jump | valve bends |
| Adjustment | not required |
| Adjustment principle | hydraulic compensators |
| The oil filter | 15 thousand km |
| Air filter | 15 thousand km |
| Fuel filter | 60 thousand km |
| Spark plug | 60 thousand km |
| Auxiliary belt | 90 thousand km |
| Cooling liquid | 3 years or 60 thousand km |
Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems of the AHL engine
The most famous problem of the power units of this family is oil consumption, which usually appears after 150 - 200 thousand km and only increases with mileage. The reason is standard - this is the wear of the valve stem seals and the occurrence of piston rings.
The main culprits for the unstable operation of this engine are clogged nozzles, a faulty gas pump or fuel pressure regulator, a crack in the ignition coil, DMRV glitches, and for versions with an intake geometry change system, the drive may wedge.
Oil usually enters the cooling system due to a weak heat exchanger gasket, but there are enough cases of breakdown of the cylinder head gasket and the appearance of cracks in the head from overheating. Also, sometimes the aluminum block cracks in the area of the third and fourth cylinders.
Grease leaks occur regularly, especially if the crankcase ventilation system is clogged, as well as antifreeze, usually the plastic tee of the cooling system cracks here. The exhaust manifold often bursts, and with a broken timing belt, the valve almost always bends.
The manufacturer declared the resource of the AHL engine at 200 km, but it also serves up to 000 km.
The price of the VW AHL engine new and used
| The minimum cost | 30 000 rubles |
| Average price on the secondary | 40 000 rubles |
| Maximum cost | 70 000 rubles |
| Contract engine abroad | 400 euro |
| Buy such a new unit | — |
| Condition: | BOO |
| Box & Papers: | complete engine |
| Working volume: | 1.6 liters |
| Power: | 100 hp |
* We do not sell engines, the price is for reference
