The 1.6-liter Volkswagen AVU 8v engine was produced by the company from 2000 to 2002 and was installed on the Audi A3, VW Golf 4 and Bora soplatform models, as well as the Skoda Octavia. This is a Euro 4 unit and it has an electric throttle, a secondary air system and an EGR valve.
The EA113-1.6 series includes: AEH, AHL, AKL, ALZ, ANA, APF, ARM, AVU, BFQ, BGU, BSE, BSF.
Specifications
| Production years | 2000-2002 |
| Displacement, cc | 1595 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 102 |
| Torque output, Nm | 148 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 8v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 81 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 77.4 |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
| Features | EGR, EPC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-40 (approval: VW 502 00 or VW 505 00) |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.5 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 3 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for VW Golf 4 2001) — city — highway — combined |
10.3 5.9 7.5 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~330 000 |
The engine was installed on:
- Audi A3 1 (8L) in 2000 – 2002;
- Skoda Octavia 1 (1U) in 2000 – 2002;
- Volkswagen Bora 1 (1J) in 2000 – 2002;
- Volkswagen Golf 4 (1J) in 2000 – 2002.
Disadvantages of the VW AVU engine
- This reliable and resourceful engine rarely worries and only at high mileage.
- The most famous problem is the oil burner, but the rings lie after 200,000 km.
- A clogged fuel pump or a cracked coil is often to blame for unstable operation.
- Update the timing belt every 90 thousand km, as with its breakage, the valves always bend.
- Also, the engines of this series often crack the exhaust manifold in the region of 3-4 cylinders.
