The 1.6-liter Volkswagen CAYC 1.6 TDI diesel engine was produced from 2009 to 2015 and was installed on such popular concern models as the Golf 6, Passat B7 and the fifth Polo. This power unit is very common in Europe.
The EA189 series also includes: CAYC, CAAC, CAGA, CAHA, CBAB, CFCA, CFGB, CLCA, CLJA, CKTB, CFHC, CKUB.
Specifications
| Production years | 2009-2015 |
| Displacement, cc | 1598 |
| Fuel system | Common Rail |
| Power output, hp | 105 |
| Torque output, Nm | 250 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 79.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 80.5 |
| Compression ratio | 16.5 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | VGT |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.3 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Volkswagen Golf 2011) — city — highway — combined |
5.2 3.6 4.1 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
| Weight, kg | 165 |
The engine was installed on:
- Audi A3 2 (8P) in 2009 – 2013;
- Seat Ibiza 4 (6J) in 2009 – 2015;
- Seat Leon 2 (1P) in 2010 – 2012;
- Skoda Octavia 2 (1Z) in 2009 – 2013;
- Skoda Rapid 1 (NH) in 2012 – 2015;
- Skoda Superb 2 (3T) in 2010 – 2013;
- Skoda Yeti 1 (5L) in 2010 – 2015;
- Volkswagen Golf 6 (5K) in 2009 – 2012;
- Volkswagen Jetta 5 (1K) in 2009 – 2010;
- Volkswagen Passat B7 (36) in 2010 – 2014;
- Volkswagen Polo 5 (6R) in 2009 – 2014.
Disadvantages of the VW CAYC engine
- This diesel engine is considered quite reliable, but it does not like bad fuel.
- Therefore, most of his problems are somehow connected with failures of piezo injectors.
- Even in this engine, it regularly presses grease from under the plastic valve cover.
- The timing belt runs for a long time, but requires attention or, if it breaks, it will bend the valves.
- Also, a lot of problems for owners are thrown by a particulate filter and an EGR valve.
