Self Study Program 639 – Audi 1.0L 3-cylinder TFSI engine EA211 series

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By Todd Mitchell
On: Tuesday, November 21, 2023 9:39 PM
Self Study Program 639 - Audi 1.0l 3-cylinder TFSI engine EA211 series

This comprehensive 40-page PDF file contains the official VAG Self-Study Program 639 (SSP 639), focused entirely on the development and mechanical function of the Audi 1.0-liter 3-cylinder TFSI engine. Developed under the EA211 series architecture (and famously shared with the VW Polo and Golf), this engine marked the first time Audi offered a 3-cylinder petrol engine in their modern lineup. Serving as the entry-level powerplant for the 2015 Audi A1, it completely replaced the older 1.2-liter 4-cylinder EA111 engine, offering more power (70 kW / 95 BHP) and meeting strict EU6 emission standards while weighing 15 kg less. This technical training manual is an absolute must-have for VAG technicians, diagnostic specialists, and mechanics maintaining modern compact Audis.

Please note: As a Self-Study Program, this document focuses heavily on engineering design, structural layouts, and operational theory. It is not a step-by-step rebuild or workshop manual, though the theoretical knowledge it provides is crucial for complex diagnostics.

This detailed technical training manual covers the following key engineering topics:

  • Engine Mechanics and Refinement: A deep dive into the physical construction of the die-cast aluminum open-deck cylinder block. It meticulously explains how Audi achieved smooth operation without the use of a heavy, friction-inducing balance shaft. It details the precise balancing of the forged connecting rods and aluminum pistons, as well as the unique vibration damper and specifically drilled flywheel.
  • Cylinder Head and Thermal Management: Essential reading for understanding the engine’s rapid warm-up phase. It details the aluminum cylinder head with its integrated exhaust manifold, the DOHC 12-valve layout, and the “maintenance-free” toothed timing belt drive (housed in an integral module).
  • Lubrication System: A complete breakdown of the engine oil circuit. It thoroughly explains the continuously variable oil pressure control system, detailing how the crankshaft-driven vane-type oil pump adjusts pressure (up to 3.3 bar) based on engine load, RPM, and temperature.
  • Air Supply and Turbocharging: An overview of the forced induction system, detailing the compact plastic intake manifold, the liquid-cooled charge air cooler (integrated with the engine coolant), and the turbocharger equipped with an electronically controlled bypass flap (wastegate).
  • Fuel System and Management: A comprehensive look at the Bosch Motronic ME 17.5.21 engine management system, detailing the high-pressure direct fuel injection system (which operates between 120 and 250 bar using 5-hole injectors).

Whether you are trying to understand the continuously variable oil pump, diagnosing a fault with the electronic turbo bypass flap, or simply want to appreciate how Audi engineered a smooth 3-cylinder without a balance shaft, SSP 639 is the definitive technical resource.

CONTENTS

  • Introduction
    • Brief technical description
    • Specifications
  • Engine mechanicals
    • Modular design
    • Crankcase ventilation, activated charcoal system
    • Engine block and oil pan
    • Crankshaft drive
    • Belt-drive system
    • Cylinder head
    • Valvegear module
  • Oil supply
    • Introduction
    • Oil circuit
    • Oil pump
    • Oil pressure control
  • Cooling system
    • Introduction
    • Coolant circulation
    • System overview
    • Thermostat
    • Coolant pump
  • Air supply and turbocharging
    • Overview
    • Exhaust turbocharger
    • Charge pressure actuator V465
  • Fuel system
    • System overview
    • Ignition
  • Engine management system
    • System overview (2015 model Audi A1)
    • Lambda control
  • Service
    • Special tools and workshop equipment
    • Maintenance operations
  • Appendix
    • Glossary
    • Self study programmes

Language: English
Format: PDF
Pages: 36

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