How long does EA888 last?

We have seen the EA888 engines last up to 200,000 miles IF the proper service intervals are maintained and high-quality oil/fuel is used.

What is an EA888 engine?

An EA888 family is an Audi-designed unit that features some of the latest engine technology such as direct fuel injection, sintered camshaft lobes, thin-walled engine block, variable valve timing and lift for intake and exhaust valves, downstream oxygen sensors, exhaust manifold integrated into the cylinder head.

What Gen is my EA888?

The positions of the oil filler ports are different. The first and second generations are on the left side of the engine. The third generation is on the left side of the engine. The three-generation engine shroud is all black.

Is the EA888 Gen 3 a VW engine?

So the new VW/Audi EA888 Gen 3 motor has been out for quite some time, but I still get questions on what is new with this engine. I will try and address as many of these as possible.

Are there any problems with the Audi EA888?

It may seem strange but all the main problems were inherited from the 1.8TSI EA888 engine without any changes in the worse or better direction. There are problems with stretched timing chain, high oil consumption, carbon deposit inside ports and on intake valves.

Are there any problems with the 2.0 TSI EA888?

2.0 TSI EA888 Engine Problems and Reliability It may seem strange but all the main problems were inherited from the 1.8TSI EA888 engine without any changes in the worse or better direction. There are problems with stretched timing chain, high oil consumption, carbon deposit inside ports and on intake valves.

Is the APR crate 2.0T EA888 Gen 3?

The APR 2.0T EA888 Gen 3 Crate Engine is the ultimate solution for strength and longevity on high horsepower builds. Each engine is sold as a fully assembled long block from the cylinder head to the oil pan, or as a short block only.