VW AKL engine
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The 1.6-liter 8-valve Volkswagen 1.6 AKL engine was produced from 1996 to 2010 and was installed on many mass models of the company, including cars from Skoda and Seat. This motor is known in our country primarily for the very popular Skoda Octavia Tour.
Series EA113-1.6: AEH AHL ALZ ANA APF ARM AVU BFQ BGU BSE BSF
Specifications of the VW AKL 1.6 liter engine
| Exact volume | 1595 cm³ |
| Supply system | injector |
| Internal combustion engine power | 101 hp |
| Torque | 145 Nm |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 8v |
| Bore | 81 mm |
| Piston stroke | 77.4 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.3 |
| Features of the internal combustion engine | SOHC |
| Hydraulic compensators | Yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| What kind of oil to pour | 4.5 liters 5W-30 |
| fuel type | AI-92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 3/4 |
| Approximate resource | 350 000 km |
The AKL engine number is located in front, at the junction of the internal combustion engine with the gearbox
Fuel consumption Volkswagen 1.6 AKL
On the example of a 4 Volkswagen Golf 1998 with a manual transmission:
| City | 10.5 liters |
| Track | 5.6 liters |
| Mixed | 7.6 liters |
Which cars were equipped with the AKL 1.6 l engine
| A3 1(8L) | 1996 – 2000 |
| Cordoba 1 (6K) | 1999 – 2002 |
| Ibiza 2 (6K) | 1999 – 2002 |
| Lion 1 (1M) | 1999 – 2000 |
| Toledo 2 (1M) | 1998 – 2000 |
| Octavia 1 (1U) | 1997 – 2010 |
| Best 1 (1J) | 1998 – 2000 |
| Wave 4 (1J) | 1997 – 2000 |
Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems of the VW AKL
The most famous motor problems are floating speed and strong vibrations.
To get rid of these ailments, cleaning nozzles or a throttle often helps.
In second place are all breakdowns associated with the crankcase exhaust system.
Owners also often complain about the loss of tightness of the intake manifold.
By 200 km, rings or caps usually wear out and an oil burn begins
