The 3.6-liter VR-shaped Volkswagen CMVA 3.6 FSI engine was produced from 2008 to 2015 and was installed on only one model of the German company: the Faeton executive class sedan. This power unit was essentially a slightly more powerful version of the motor with the CMTA index.
The EA390 series includes: AXZ, BHK, BWS, CDVC, CMTA, CMVA.
Specifications
| Production years | 2008-2015 |
| Displacement, cc | 3597 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 280 |
| Torque output, Nm | 370 |
| 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 | 6.7 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for VW Phaeton 2009) — city — highway — combined |
17.1 8.6 11.7 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~330 000 |
| Weight, kg | 188 |
The engine was installed on:
- Volkswagen Phaeton 1 (3D) in 2008 – 2015.
Disadvantages of the VW CMVA engine
- This motor has already been rid of most of the diseases of the series and is very reliable;
- The most famous engine problems are caused by the formation of soot on the valves;
- Frequent repairs require the crankcase ventilation system, usually the membrane is changed;
- Timing chains here can stretch out and start rattling after 200 – 250 thousand kilometers;
- The rise in oil level and the smell of gasoline under the valve cover hint at injection pump leaks.
