The company assembled the 3.0-liter 30-valve Audi ASN 3.0 V6 engine from 2000 to 2005 and installed it on advanced modifications of a number of popular models, such as the A4, A6 and A8. There was a derated version of the unit for developing countries under the BBJ index.
The EA835 series includes: ABC, AAH, ALF, BDV, ARE, ACK, ALG, BBJ, ASN.
Specifications
| Production years | 2000-2005 |
| Displacement, cc | 2976 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 220 |
| Torque output, Nm | 300 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 30v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 82.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 92.8 |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chains + belt |
| Phase regulator | on all shafts |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 6.3 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 4 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Audi A6 2003) — city — highway — combined |
16.0 8.6 11.3 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~350 000 |
The engine was installed on:
- Audi A4 B6 (8E) in 2000 – 2004;
- Audi A6 C5 (4B) in 2001 – 2005;
- Audi A8 D3 (4E) in 2003 – 2005.
Disadvantages of the Audi ASN engine
- The motor is aluminum, but it is sleeved from the factory and it does not have frequent problems with scuffing;
- The most common engine failure is the failure of the ignition coils;
- On a run of about 100,000 km, phase regulators often require repair or replacement;
- Sleeves crumble from overheating, cracks in the block appear, oil leaks, antifreeze;
- Also, the crankcase ventilation system is regularly clogged and sensors fail.
