VW BHK engine
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The 3.6-liter Volkswagen BHK 3.6 FSI engine was produced by the company from 2005 to 2010 and was installed on two of the most famous SUVs of the German concern: Tuareg and Audi Q7. The modification of this motor for a manual gearbox was called BHL.
The EA390 line also includes internal combustion engines: AXZ, BWS, CDVC, CMTA and CMVA.
Specifications of the VW BHK 3.6 FSI engine
| Exact volume | 3597 cm³ |
| Supply system | direct injection |
| Internal combustion engine power | 280 hp |
| Torque | 360 Nm |
| Cylinder block | cast iron VR6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Bore | 89 mm |
| Piston stroke | 96.4 mm |
| Compression ratio | 12 |
| Features of the internal combustion engine | no |
| Hydraulic compensators | Yes |
| Timing drive | pair of chains |
| Phase regulator | inlet and outlet |
| Turbocharging | no |
| What kind of oil to pour | 6.9 liters 5W-30 |
| fuel type | AI-95 |
| Environmental class | EURO 4 |
| Approximate resource | 330 000 km |
The weight of the BHK engine according to the catalog is 188 kg
The BHK engine number is located at the front, to the left of the crankshaft pulley.
Fuel consumption Volkswagen 3.6 VNK
On the example of a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg with an automatic transmission:
| City | 18.0 liters |
| Track | 9.2 liters |
| Mixed | 12.4 liters |
Which cars were equipped with the BHK 3.6 FSI engine
| Touareg 1 (7L) | 2005 – 2010 |
| Q7 1 (4L) | 2006 – 2010 |
Faults, breakdowns and problems of BHK
Most often, car owners with such an engine complain about high fuel consumption.
Difficult start of the internal combustion engine in winter is caused by the accumulation of condensate in the exhaust system
Crankcase ventilation throws up a lot of problems, the membrane fails in it
Regular decarbonization is required due to the formation of carbon deposits on the intake valves
Ignition coils, timing chains and injection pumps have not the highest resource here.
