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Engine Timing Belt/Chain & Water Pump Catalog • Years 1997 – 2011

Timing Belt / Chain Audi A4 B6 & B7 (8E / 8H) & A6 C5 / C6 (4B / 4F) – When to Replace Timing Belt / Chain & Water Pump?

Complete timing belt / chain replacement interval overview for Audi A4 B6 & B7 (8E / 8H) & A6 C5 / C6 (4B / 4F) by engine code. Find out whether your engine uses a dry timing belt, timing chain or belt-in-oil (Wet-Belt).

Timing Belt / Chain Specs by Engine for Audi A4 B6 & B7 (8E / 8H) & A6 C5 / C6 (4B / 4F) (17 motorů):

Engine & Codes Timing Type Replacement Interval Water Pump & Notes
1.9 TDI PD (74 kW / 100 HP)
Codes: ATD, AXR
Toothed Timing Belt + Water Pump 90,000 – 120,000 km / 6 years ALWAYS replace the timing belt kit together with the water pump and fresh coolant!
Coolant: VW TL 774-L
1.9 TDI PD (77 kW / 105 HP)
Codes: BKC, BXE, BJB, BLS
Toothed Timing Belt + Water Pump 90,000 – 120,000 km / 6 years ALWAYS replace the timing belt kit together with the water pump and fresh coolant!
Coolant: VW TL 774-L
1.9 TDI PD (96 kW / 130 HP)
Codes: ASZ, AWX, AVF
Toothed Timing Belt + Water Pump 90,000 – 120,000 km / 6 years ALWAYS replace the timing belt kit together with the water pump and fresh coolant!
Coolant: VW TL 774-L
2.0 TDI (81 kW / 110 HP)
Codes: CFHF, CLCA
Toothed Timing Belt + Water Pump 150,000 – 180,000 km or max. 7 years (do not exceed; factory 210,000 km limit is too risky!) ALWAYS replace the timing belt kit together with the water pump and fresh coolant!
Coolant: VW TL 774-L
2.0 TDI (103 kW / 140 HP)
Codes: BKD, BMP, CBAB, CFFB, CFHC
Toothed Timing Belt + Water Pump 150,000 – 180,000 km or max. 7 years (do not exceed; factory 210,000 km limit is too risky!) ALWAYS replace the timing belt kit together with the water pump and fresh coolant!
Coolant: VW TL 774-L
2.0 TDI RS (125 kW / 170 HP)
Codes: BMN, CEGA, CBBB, CFGB
Toothed Timing Belt + Water Pump 150,000 – 180,000 km or max. 7 years (do not exceed; factory 210,000 km limit is too risky!) ALWAYS replace the timing belt kit together with the water pump and fresh coolant!
Coolant: VW TL 774-L
2.5 TDI R5 5-cylinder (65 kW / 75 kW / 111 kW)
Codes: AJT, ACV, AUF, AXG, AHY
Toothed Timing Belt + Water Pump 90,000 – 120,000 km / 6 years ALWAYS replace the timing belt kit together with the water pump and fresh coolant!
Coolant: VW TL 774-L
2.5 TDI V6 (110 kW / 114 kW / 120 kW / 132 kW)
Codes: AFB, AKN, AYM, BDG, AKE, BAU, BDH
Toothed Timing Belt + Water Pump 90,000 – 120,000 km / 6 years ALWAYS replace the timing belt kit together with the water pump and fresh coolant!
Coolant: VW TL 774-L
3.0 TDI V6 (150 kW / 160 kW / 180 kW)
Codes: CDUC, CKVB, CLAB
Timing Chain (with hydraulic tensioner and guide rails) 130,000 – 200,000 km (replace immediately if cold-start rattle or P0016 correlation code occurs) Timing chain life is greatly extended by changing engine oil every 10,000 – 15,000 km max!
Coolant: VW TL 774-L
3.0 TDI V6 (200 kW / 210 kW)
Codes: CRTD, DDVB, DENA
Timing Chain (with hydraulic tensioner and guide rails) 130,000 – 200,000 km (replace immediately if cold-start rattle or P0016 correlation code occurs) Timing chain life is greatly extended by changing engine oil every 10,000 – 15,000 km max!
Coolant: VW TL 774-L
1.8 20V (92 kW / 125 HP)
Codes: AGN, APG, ADR, APT
Timing Chain (with hydraulic tensioner and guide rails) 130,000 – 200,000 km (replace immediately if cold-start rattle or P0016 correlation code occurs) Timing chain life is greatly extended by changing engine oil every 10,000 – 15,000 km max!
Coolant: VW TL 774-L
1.8 T 20V / RS (110 kW / 132 kW / 150 HP / 180 HP)
Codes: AGU, AUM, AUQ, AEB, AWT
Toothed Timing Belt + Water Pump 90,000 – 120,000 km or 6–7 years (including pulleys and water pump) Mandatory replacement of timing-belt-driven water pump + fresh coolant
Coolant: VW TL 774-L
2.0 MPI (85 kW / 96 kW)
Codes: AQY, APK, AZJ, ALT
Toothed Timing Belt + Water Pump 90,000 – 120,000 km or 6–7 years (including pulleys and water pump) Mandatory replacement of timing-belt-driven water pump + fresh coolant
Coolant: VW TL 774-L
2.8 V6 30V (142 kW / 193 HP)
Codes: ACK, ALG, AMX, BBG
Timing Chain (with hydraulic tensioner and guide rails) 130,000 – 200,000 km (replace immediately if cold-start rattle or P0016 correlation code occurs) Timing chain life is greatly extended by changing engine oil every 10,000 – 15,000 km max!
Coolant: VW TL 774-L
1.8 TSI (118 kW / 132 kW)
Codes: CDAA, CJSA, CJSB
Toothed Timing Belt + Water Pump 90,000 – 120,000 km or 6–7 years (including pulleys and water pump) Mandatory replacement of timing-belt-driven water pump + fresh coolant
Coolant: VW TL 774-L
2.0 TSI RS (147 kW / 162 kW / 180 kW)
Codes: CCZA, CHHB, CHHA, DLBA
Timing Chain (with hydraulic tensioner and guide rails) 130,000 – 200,000 km (replace immediately if cold-start rattle or P0016 correlation code occurs) Timing chain life is greatly extended by changing engine oil every 10,000 – 15,000 km max!
Coolant: VW TL 774-L
2.0 TSI 4x4 (140 kW / 200 kW / 206 kW)
Codes: CZPA, DKZA, CJXA, DNUA
Timing Chain (with hydraulic tensioner and guide rails) 130,000 – 200,000 km (replace immediately if cold-start rattle or P0016 correlation code occurs) Timing chain life is greatly extended by changing engine oil every 10,000 – 15,000 km max!
Coolant: VW TL 774-L