The 2.5-liter Volkswagen BPE 2.5 TDI diesel engine was produced from 2006 to 2009 and was installed on the first generation of the Touareg SUV in a restyled modification. This diesel engine is essentially an updated version of a similar engine under the BAC index.
The EA153 series also includes: AAB, AJT, ACV, AXG, BAC, BPE, AXD, AXE, AJS, AYH.
Specifications
| Production years | 2006-2009 |
| Displacement, cc | 2460 |
| Fuel system | unit-injectors |
| Power output, hp | 174 |
| Torque output, Nm | 400 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R5 |
| Block head | aluminum 10v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 81 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 95.5 |
| Compression ratio | 18.0 |
| Features | SOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | gears |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | VGT |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 8.9 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 4 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Volkswagen Touareg 2007) — city — highway — combined |
12.3 7.3 9.1 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~350 000 |
The engine was installed on:
- Volkswagen Touareg 1 (7L) in 2006 – 2009.
Disadvantages of the VW BPE engine
- The updated aluminum block is also prone to scuffing like its predecessor;
- Unit-injectors last approximately 150,000 km and then usually leak through the seals;
- After 200,000 km, wear of rockers and camshaft cams is often found here;
- On runs of 250 – 300 thousand kilometers, timing gears may require attention;
- A pump or a heat exchanger often leaks here and the oil is mixed with antifreeze.
