The 1.8-liter Audi CJSB or A3 1.8 TFSI engine was produced by the company from 2012 to 2018 and was installed on such popular models as the Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Golf and Audi A3. This power unit is essentially a modification of the CJSA engine for all-wheel drive cars.
The EA888 gen3 series includes: CJSA, CJSB, CJEB, CHHA, CHHB, CXDA, CNCD, CJXC.
Specifications
| Production years | 2012-2018 |
| Displacement, cc | 1798 |
| Fuel system | FSI + MPI |
| Power output, hp | 180 |
| Torque output, Nm | 280 |
| 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 both shafts |
| Turbocharging | IHI IS12 |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 5.2 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Audi A3 2014) — city — highway — combined |
8.2 5.6 6.7 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
| Weight, kg | 138 |
The engine was installed on:
- Audi A3 3 (8V) in 2012 – 2016;
- Seat Leon 3 (5F) in 2013 – 2018;
- Skoda Octavia 3 (5E) in 2013 – 2018;
- Volkswagen Golf 7 (5G) in 2015 – 2018.
Disadvantages of the Audi CJSB engine
- The most serious problems are associated with malfunctions of the variable oil pump;
- The oil receiver mesh often clogs or the pump pressure reducing valve sinks;
- Not a very high resource in these units is distinguished by the timing chain and phase regulators;
- The boost pressure regulator V465 needs to be adapted every 50,000 km;
- Also, antifreeze leaks often occur here through the thermostat, pump or valve N488.
