The 2.5-liter Volkswagen AXD 2.5 TDI diesel engine was produced from 2003 to 2009 and was installed only on the popular T5 Transporter minibus line. There is a EURO 4 version of this 5-cylinder diesel engine with a particulate filter and the BNZ index.
The EA153 series also includes: AAB, AJT, ACV, AXG, BAC, BPE, AXD, AXE, AJS, AYH.
Specifications
| Production years | 2003-2009 |
| Displacement, cc | 2460 |
| Fuel system | unit-injectors |
| Power output, hp | 131 |
| Torque output, Nm | 340 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R5 |
| Block head | aluminum 10v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 81 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 95.5 |
| Compression ratio | 18.0 |
| Features | SOHC, intercooler |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | gears |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | yes |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 7.4 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 3 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for VW Transporter 2005) — city — highway — combined |
10.4 6.2 7.8 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~350 000 |
The engine was installed on:
- Volkswagen Caravelle T5 (7H) in 2003 – 2009;
- Volkswagen Multivan T5 (7H) in 2003 – 2009;
- Volkswagen Transporter T5 (7H) in 2003 – 2009.
Disadvantages of the VW AXD engine
- A massive problem is leaks on the seals of the nozzles and the tandem pump;
- An aluminum cylinder block without liners is afraid of bad diesel fuel and is prone to scuffing;
- Oil system heat exchanger often leaks and grease mixes with antifreeze;
- By a run of 250,000 km, rockers, camshaft lobes or injectors may wear out;
- There are enough other breakdowns here, but they happen less often and are not so expensive.
