BLF 1.6 fsi general information
The 1.6-liter Volkswagen BLF 1.6 FSI engine was produced by the company from 2004 to 2008 and was installed in a number of popular models, including the Golf 5, Jetta 5, Touran, and Passat B6. This direct-injection engine is also commonly found under the hood of the Skoda Octavia.
The EA111-FSI series includes: ARR, BKG, BAD, BAG, and BLF.
The engine was used in the following vehicles:
Audi A3 2 (8P) from 2004 to 2007;
Skoda Octavia 2 (1Z) from 2004 to 2008;
Volkswagen Eos 1 (1F) from 2006 to 2007;
Volkswagen Golf 5 (1K) from 2004 to 2007;
Volkswagen Jetta 5 (1K) from 2005–2007;
Volkswagen Passat B6 (3C) from 2005–2008;
Volkswagen Touran 1 (1T) from 2004–2006.
Disadvantages of the VW BLF engine
Owners of vehicles with this type of engine frequently complain that the vehicle starts poorly in cold weather.
Carbon buildup can cause the intake valves, throttle body, and EGR valve to stick.
The timing chain stretches quickly and can jump after parking in gear.
Components such as ignition coils, thermostats, and phase regulators also have low resource requirements.