Vehicles using AXR engine list:
- AUDI - A3 1.9 TDI (74kW) 2001–2003
- VW - Bora 1.9 TDI (74kW) 2000–2005
- VW - Golf IV 1.9 TDI (74kW) 2000–2004
- VW - New Beetle 1.9 TDI (74kW) 2002–2011
- VW - Polo 1.9 TDI (74kW) 2002–2005
Recommended oil for engine AXR engine.
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Questions strictly about engine codes (brand/model/engine type/production years).
| Castrol EDGE 5W-30 LL | |
|---|---|
| SAE 5W-30 | ✔ |
| ACEA C3 | ✔ |
| VW 504.00/507.00 | ✔ |
| MB 229.31/229.51 | ✔ |
| Porsche C30 | ✔ |
| BMW Longlife-04 | ✔ |
| Dexos2 | ✔ |
| Motul 8100 5W‑30 X‑Clean | |
|---|---|
| SAE 5W‑30 | ✔ |
| ACEA C3 | ✔ |
| VW 504.00 / 507.00 | ✔ |
| MB 229.31 / 229.51 | ✔ |
| Porsche C30 | ✔ |
| BMW Longlife‑04 | ✔ |
| GM dexos2 | ❌ |
| RAVENOL VMP 5W‑30 | |
|---|---|
| SAE 5W‑30 | ✔ |
| ACEA C3 | ✔ |
| VW 504.00 / 507.00 | ✔ |
| MB 229.51 | ✔ |
| Porsche C30 | ✔ |
| BMW Longlife‑04 | ✔ |
| GM dexos2 | ✔ |
| Pennzoil Platinum Euro Full Synthetic 5W‑30 | |
|---|---|
| SAE 5W‑30 | ✔ |
| ACEA C3 | ✔ |
| VW 504.00 / 507.00 | ✔ |
| MB 229.31 / 229.51 | ✔ |
| Porsche C30 | ✔ |
| BMW Longlife‑04 | ✔ |
| GM dexos2 | ✔ |
Oil specification key
✔ – Meets the required specification
❓ – Not explicitly stated (use caution; check your vehicle manual)
❌ – Does not meet required specification. Use may cause engine issues.
✔ – Meets the required specification
❓ – Not explicitly stated (use caution; check your vehicle manual)
❌ – Does not meet required specification. Use may cause engine issues.
Answer generated by AI.
Oil specifications for AXR engine
SAE 5W-40
ACEA A3/B4
API CF
VW 505.00
Most common problems, symptoms & fixes for the AXR engine.
Engine AXR is known for issues such as dual mass flywheel wear, EGR valve clogging, and turbocharger failures. Diagnose by checking for rattling noises (flywheel), reduced power or rough idling (EGR), and turbo lag or smoke. Prevent problems with regular oil changes using quality oil, cleaning or replacing the EGR valve periodically, and ensuring the air filter is clean to protect the turbo. Solutions include replacing the dual mass flywheel if noisy, cleaning or swapping the EGR valve, and repairing or replacing the turbocharger if performance drops. Timely maintenance extends engine life and reliability in these models.