The 3.0-liter Audi BMK 3.0 TDI diesel engine was produced by the concern from 2004 to 2007 and was installed only on two models of the company: the A6 in the back of the C5 and the first Volkswagen Phaeton.
The EA896 series also includes: BPP, ASB, BMK, BKS, BUG, CASA, CCWA.
Specifications
| Production years | 2004-2007 |
| Displacement, cc | 2967 |
| Fuel system | Common Rail |
| Power output, hp | 224 |
| Torque output, Nm | 450 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 83 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 91.4 |
| Compression ratio | 17.0 |
| Features | 2 x DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | VGT |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 8.2 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 4 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Audi A6 Quattro 2005) — city — highway — combined |
11.4 6.2 8.1 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~340 000 |
| Weight, kg | 220 |
The engine was installed on:
- Audi A6 C6 (4F) in 2004 – 2006;
- Volkswagen Phaeton 1 (3D) in 2004 – 2007.
Disadvantages of the Audi BMK engine
- Even at low mileage, swirl flaps were often wedged in the intake manifold;
- Also, in the first years of production, burnout of the pistons occurred due to a defect in the piezo injectors;
- On a run of 200 – 300 thousand km, it may require the replacement of a very expensive timing chain;
- The timing belt does not last long, its resource is approximately 100,000 km;
- At high mileage, the diesel particulate filter and the EGR valve are often completely clogged.
