VW NZ engine
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VW NZ engine

Technical characteristics of the 1.3-liter VW NZ gasoline engine, reliability, resource, reviews, problems and fuel consumption.

The 1.3-liter injection engine Volkswagen 1.3 NZ was produced from 1985 to 1994 and was installed on the most popular concern models of its time: Golf, Jetta and Polo. This power unit was primarily distinguished by the presence of a Digijet injection control system.

The EA111-1.3 line also includes an internal combustion engine: MH.

Specifications of the VW NZ 1.3 liter engine

Exact volume1272 cm³
Supply systeminjector
Internal combustion engine power55 hp
Torque96 Nm
Cylinder blockcast iron R4
Block headaluminum 8v
Bore75 mm
Piston stroke72 mm
Compression ratio9.5
Features of the internal combustion engineSOHC
Hydraulic compensatorsYes
Timing drivebelt
Phase regulatorno
Turbochargingno
What kind of oil to pour3.5 liters 5W-40
fuel typeAI-92
Environmental classEURO 1
Approximate resource300 000 km

Fuel consumption Volkswagen 1.3 NZ

On the example of a 2 Volkswagen Golf 1989 with a manual transmission:

City8.7 liters
Track5.9 liters
Mixed6.9 liters

Which cars were equipped with the NZ 1.3 l engine

Volkswagen
Golf 2 (1G)1985 – 1992
Jetta 2 (1G)1985 – 1992
Pole 2 (80)1990 – 1994
  

Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems of VW NZ

This internal combustion engine is structurally simple and reliable, and most of its breakdowns are due to old age.

The most difficult thing you can face here is the repair of the Digijet control unit.

The components of the ignition system and DTOZH are also distinguished by a low resource.

Periodically requires attention to the fuel pressure regulator and throttle assembly

In winter, the crankcase ventilation system may freeze and squeeze oil through the dipstick


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