The 1.8-liter Audi CABA 1.8 TFSI engine was produced at the concern’s factories from 2008 to 2009 and was installed only on the most basic modifications of the A4 B8 with a manual transmission. This motor was only offered for one year until it was replaced by the EA888 gen2 CDHA unit.
The EA888 gen1 series includes: BYT, BZB, CABA, CABB, CABD, CAWA, CAWB, CBFA, CCTA, CCTB.
Specifications
| Production years | 2008-2009 |
| Displacement, cc | 1798 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 120 |
| Torque output, Nm | 230 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 82.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 84.2 |
| Compression ratio | 9.6 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | on the intake shaft |
| Turbocharging | KKK K03 |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.6 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 4 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Audi A4 2008) — city — highway — combined |
9.5 5.6 7.1 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~260 000 |
| Weight, kg | 154 |
The engine was installed on:
- Audi A4 B8 (8K) in 2008 – 2009.
Disadvantages of the Audi CABA engine
- This motor has a very short-lived timing chain, sometimes it lasts less than 100 thousand km;
- There were also many cases of chain jumping after parking in gear;
- Inlet valves and swirl flaps in the manifold quickly coke here;
- Increased coking is the main cause of engine instability;
- Other weaknesses in the engine include ignition coils, water pump and catalyst.
