VW CKDA engine
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The 4.2-liter VW CKDA or Touareg 4.2 TDI engine was produced by the company from 2010 to 2015 and was installed only on the second generation of the popular Tuareg crossover in our market. A similar diesel under the hood of the Audi Q7 is known under its own index CCFA or CCFC.
The EA898 series also includes: AKF, ASE, BTR and CCGA.
Specifications of the VW CKDA 4.2 TDI engine
| Exact volume | 4134 cm³ |
| Supply system | Common Rail |
| Internal combustion engine power | 340 hp |
| Torque | 800 Nm |
| Cylinder block | cast iron V8 |
| Block head | aluminum 32v |
| Bore | 83 mm |
| Piston stroke | 95.5 mm |
| Compression ratio | 16.4 |
| Features of the internal combustion engine | intercooler |
| Hydraulic compensators | Yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | Garrett GTB1749VZ |
| What kind of oil to pour | 9.4 liters 5W-30 |
| fuel type | diesel |
| Environmental class | EURO 5 |
| Approximate resource | 360 000 km |
The weight of the CKDA engine according to the catalog is 255 kg
The CKDA engine number is located in front, at the junction of the block with the head
Fuel consumption internal combustion engine Volkswagen CKDA
On the example of a 4.2 Volkswagen Touareg 2012 TDI with automatic transmission:
| City | 11.9 liters |
| Track | 7.4 liters |
| Mixed | 9.1 liters |
Which cars were equipped with the CKDA 4.2 l engine
| Touareg 2 (7P) | 2010 – 2015 |
Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems of the internal combustion engine CKDA
This is a reliable and resourceful diesel engine and problems here happen at high mileage.
Common rail fuel system with piezo injectors does not tolerate left fuel
Savings on lubrication greatly affect the life of turbines and hydraulic lifters
After 250 km, the timing chain usually requires attention, which will be expensive
The weak points of this engine include the crankshaft pulley, as well as the USR valve
