The 2.0-liter Volkswagen DAUA diesel engine was produced by the concern from 2016 to 2019 and was installed on the second generation of Crafter minibuses or a similar MAN TGE. An updated version of this power unit appeared in 2019 and has its own DNAE index.
The EA288 series also includes: DCXA, CRLB, CRMB, DETA, DBGC, DFGA, DFBA, DAUA.
Specifications
| Production years | 2016-2019 |
| Displacement, cc | 1968 |
| Fuel system | Common Rail |
| Power output, hp | 140 |
| Torque output, Nm | 340 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 81 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 95.5 |
| Compression ratio | 16.2 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | Garrett GTD1446VZM |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 7.2 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 6d |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for VW Crafter 2017) — city — highway — combined |
8.2 7.2 7.6 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 180 |
The engine was installed on:
- MAN TGE 1 (UY) in 2016 – 2019;
- Volkswagen Crafter 2 (SY) in 2016 – 2019.
Disadvantages of the VW DAUA engine
- This is a very reliable diesel engine and with adequate care it has a very long resource.
- But the Delphi fuel system with piezo injectors is demanding on the quality of diesel fuel.
- It is also important to monitor the condition of the timing belt, since when it breaks, the valves bend.
- And quite often there are oil leaks along the front crankshaft oil seal.
- As always, a lot of trouble delivers a particulate filter, EGR valve and AdBlue system.
