The 3.0-liter Volkswagen CRCA 3.0 TDI diesel engine was produced from 2011 to 2018 and was installed only on the two most popular group crossovers: Touareg NF or Q7 4L. Such a power unit was installed on the Porsche Cayenne and Panamera under the indices MCR.CA and MCR.CC.
The EA897 series also includes: CJMA, CDUC, CDUD, CRCA, CRTC, CVMD, DCPC.
Specifications
| Production years | 2011-2018 |
| Displacement, cc | 2967 |
| Fuel system | Common Rail |
| Power output, hp | 245 |
| Torque output, Nm | 550 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 83 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 91.4 |
| Compression ratio | 16.8 |
| Features | 2 x DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | GT 2260 |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 8.0 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 5/6 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Volkswagen Touareg 2012) — city — highway — combined |
8.8 6.5 7.4 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~350 000 |
| Weight, kg | 195 |
The engine was installed on:
- Audi Q7 1 (4L) in 2011 – 2015;
- Volkswagen Touareg 2 (7P) in 2011 – 2018.
Disadvantages of the VW CRCA engine
- The motors of this series turned out to be more reliable than their predecessors, so far there are few complaints about them;
- The main engine failures are associated with the fuel system and its piezo injectors;
- Also, oil or coolant leaks are periodically discussed on specialized forums;
- On a run of over 200,000 km, they often stretch here and require replacement of the timing chain;
- As with all modern diesel engines, the diesel particulate filter and EGR cause a lot of problems.
