The 3.6-liter Volkswagen BHK 3.6 FSI engine was produced by the company from 2005 to 2010 and was installed on two of the most famous SUVs of the German concern: Touareg and Audi Q7. The modification of this motor for a manual gearbox was called BHL.
The EA390 series includes: AXZ, BHK, BWS, CDVC, CMTA, CMVA.
Specifications
| Production years | 2005-2010 |
| Displacement, cc | 3597 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 280 |
| Torque output, Nm | 360 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron VR6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 89 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 96.4 |
| Compression ratio | 12.0 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | 2 chains |
| Phase regulator | on both shafts |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 6.9 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 4 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for VW Touareg 2008) — city — highway — combined |
18.0 9.2 12.4 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~330 000 |
| Weight, kg | 188 |
The engine was installed on:
- Volkswagen Touareg 1 (7L) in 2005 – 2010;
- Audi Q7 1 (4L) in 2006 – 2010.
Disadvantages of the VW BHK engine
- Most often, car owners with such an engine complain about high fuel consumption;
- Difficulty starting the engine in winter is caused by the accumulation of condensate in the exhaust system;
- Crankcase ventilation throws up a lot of problems, the membrane fails in it;
- Regular decarbonization is required due to the formation of carbon deposits on the intake valves;
- Ignition coils, timing chains and injection pumps have not the highest resource here.
