Engine Volkswagen BLS

The 1.9-liter Volkswagen BLS 1.9 TDI diesel engine was produced from 2005 to 2010 and was installed on many models of the German concern VAG, but is best known for the Passat B6. This diesel engine differed from analogues of the BKC and BXE types primarily in the presence of a particulate filter.

The EA188-1.9 series also includes: AJM, ASZ, AUY, AVB, AVF, AWX, AXB, AXC, BKC, BLS, BXE.

Specifications

Production years 2005-2010
Displacement, cc 1896
Fuel system unit-injectors
Power output, hp 105
Torque output, Nm 250
Cylinder block cast iron R4
Block head aluminum 8v
Cylinder bore, mm 79.5
Piston stroke, mm 95.5
Compression ratio 19.0
Features SOHC
Hydraulic lifters yes
Timing drive belt
Phase regulator no
Turbocharging yes
Recommended engine oil 5W-40
Engine oil capacity, liter 4.3
Fuel type diesel
Euro standards EURO 4
Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Volkswagen Passat 2007)
— city
— highway
— combined
7.5
4.4
5.8
Engine lifespan, km ~300 000

The engine was installed on:

  • Audi A3 2 (8P) in 2005 – 2009;
  • Seat Altea 1 (5P) in 2005 – 2010;
  • Seat Leon 2 (1P) in 2005 – 2010;
  • Seat Toledo 3 (5P) in 2005 – 2009;
  • Skoda Fabia 2 (5J) in 2007 – 2010;
  • Skoda Octavia 2 (1Z) in 2005 – 2010;
  • Skoda Superb 2 (3T) in 2008 – 2010;
  • Volkswagen Caddy 3 (2K) in 2005 – 2010;
  • Volkswagen Golf 5 (1K) in 2005 – 2008;
  • Volkswagen Golf Plus 1 (5M) in 2005 – 2008;
  • Volkswagen Jetta 5 (1K) in 2005 – 2007;
  • Volkswagen Passat B6 (3C) in 2005 – 2008;
  • Volkswagen Touran 1 (1T) in 2005 – 2010.

Disadvantages of the VW BLS engine

  • These are quite reliable units and problems happen only at high mileage.
  • Due to the fastening with one bolt, the unit injectors lose their tightness over time.
  • The culprit for thrust failures is most often a jammed turbine geometry.
  • Another cause of unstable engine operation is often a clogged particulate filter.
  • Saving on oil leads to wear of the camshaft cams and hydraulic lifters.

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