The 3.0-liter VW BKS 3.0 TDI diesel engine was produced by the company from 2004 to 2007 and was installed only on the very popular Touareg GP SUV. After a slight modernization in 2007, this power unit received a new CASA index.
The EA896 series also includes: BPP, ASB, BMK, BKS, BUG, CASA, CCWA.
Specifications
| Production years | 2004-2007 |
| Displacement, cc | 2967 |
| Fuel system | Common Rail |
| Power output, hp | 224 |
| Torque output, Nm | 500 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 83 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 91.4 |
| Compression ratio | 17.0 |
| Features | 2 x DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | VGT |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 8.2 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 4 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Volkswagen Touareg 2005) — city — highway — combined |
14.6 8.7 10.9 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~330 000 |
| Weight, kg | 220 |
The engine was installed on:
- Volkswagen Touareg 1 (7L) in 2004 – 2007.
Disadvantages of the VW BKS engine
- Even before 100,000 km of run, the intake manifold flaps in the engine can jam;
- Quite a lot of problems are thrown by the capricious piezo injectors of the CR Bosch system;
- The timing chain resource lies in the range of 200 – 300 thousand km, and replacement is not cheap;
- The injection pump belt serves no more than 100,000 km, but when it breaks, the car simply stalls;
- At high mileage, the diesel particulate filter and the EGR valve are often completely clogged.
