Engine code
Vehicles using CANB engine list:
Which cars use the CANB engine and what oil to use. Common CANB engine faults, symptoms, diagnosis, prevention and repair.
- AUDI - A6 2.7 TDI DPF (120kW) 2008β2011
- AUDI - A6 2.7 TDI DPF quattro (120kW) 2008β2011
- AUDI - A6 Allroad 2.7 TDI (120kW) 2008β2011
Recommended oil for engine CANB engine.
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| Castrol EDGE 5W-30 LL | |
|---|---|
| SAE 5W-30 | β |
| ACEA C3 | β |
| VW 504.00/507.00 | β |
| MB 229.31/229.51 | β |
| Porsche C30 | β |
| BMW Longlife-04 | β |
| Dexos2 | β |
| Motul 8100 5W-30 X-Clean | |
|---|---|
| SAE 5W-30 | β |
| ACEA C3 | β |
| VW 504.00 / 507.00 | β |
| MB 229.31 / 229.51 | β |
| Porsche C30 | β |
| BMW Longlife-04 | β |
| GM dexos2 | β |
| RAVENOL VMP 5W-30 | |
|---|---|
| SAE 5W-30 | β |
| ACEA C3 | β |
| VW 504.00 / 507.00 | β |
| MB 229.51 | β |
| Porsche C30 | β |
| BMW Longlife-04 | β |
| GM dexos2 | β |
| Pennzoil Platinum Euro Full Synthetic 5W-30 | |
|---|---|
| SAE 5W-30 | β |
| ACEA C3 | β |
| VW 504.00 / 507.00 | β |
| MB 229.31 / 229.51 | β |
| Porsche C30 | β |
| BMW Longlife-04 | β |
| GM dexos2 | β |
Oil specification key
β β Meets the required specification
β β Not explicitly stated (use caution; check your vehicle manual)
β β Does not meet required specification. Use may cause engine issues.
β β Meets the required specification
β β Not explicitly stated (use caution; check your vehicle manual)
β β Does not meet required specification. Use may cause engine issues.
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Oil specifications for CANB engine
VW 507.00
ACEA C3
SAE 5W-30
Most common problems, symptoms & fixes for the CANB engine.
Engine CANB commonly faces issues like EGR valve clogging, turbocharger wear, and DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) blockages in the Audi A6 2.7 TDI models (2008β2011). For diagnosis, use a diagnostic scanner to check for error codes related to EGR and turbo performance. Preventive measures include regular oil changes with quality oil, timely DPF regeneration drives, and using fuel additives to keep injectors clean. Solutions involve cleaning or replacing the EGR valve, servicing or replacing the turbocharger if worn, and performing forced DPF regeneration or replacement if blocked. Regular maintenance is key to avoiding costly repairs.