VW AXZ engine
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The 3.2-liter Volkswagen AXZ 3.2 FSI gasoline engine was produced from 2006 to 2010 and was installed only on all-wheel drive modifications of the popular B6 Passat model. Many confuse this VR6 unit with a V6 engine of the same size that was installed on Audi.
The EA390 line also includes internal combustion engines: BHK, BWS, CDVC, CMTA and CMVA.
Specifications of the VW AXZ 3.2 FSI engine
| Exact volume | 3168 cm³ |
| Supply system | direct injection |
| Internal combustion engine power | 250 hp |
| Torque | 330 Nm |
| Cylinder block | cast iron VR6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Bore | 86 mm |
| Piston stroke | 90.9 mm |
| Compression ratio | 12 |
| Features of the internal combustion engine | no |
| Hydraulic compensators | Yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | inlet and outlet |
| Turbocharging | no |
| What kind of oil to pour | 5.5 liters 5W-30 |
| fuel type | AI-95 |
| Environmental class | EURO 4 |
| Approximate resource | 320 000 km |
The weight of the AXZ engine according to the catalog is 185 kg
Engine number AXZ is located at the junction of the block with the box
Fuel consumption Volkswagen 3.2 AXZ
On the example of a 2008 Volkswagen Passat with an automatic transmission:
| City | 13.9 liters |
| Track | 7.5 liters |
| Mixed | 9.8 liters |
Which cars were equipped with the AXZ 3.2 FSI engine
| Passat B6 (3C) | 2006 – 2010 |
Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems of AXZ
The main complaints of the owners are caused by the relatively high fuel consumption
The engine may not start in winter due to the accumulation of condensate in the exhaust system
A lot of problems are associated with crankcase ventilation, usually the membrane is changed here
Regular decarbonization is required, exhaust valves quickly become overgrown with soot
Ignition coils, injection pumps, timing chains and tensioners are famous for their low resource
