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Months of pampering had finally come to its climax, the break in period had been reached and the TT was finally ready for its tune up. However, this was not going to be your usual filter and plugs ordeal, not in the slightest.  I had spent weeks if not months researching the vulnerable weak points of the EA888.2 engine & had made it my mission to ensure they were rectified.  The first being the always at fault positive crankcase ventilation “PCV” plate that was integrated into the aluminum valve cover. This automotive emissions system is meant to direct the gases that enter the crankcase into the intake stream to be reburned in the combustion chamber.  However, it fails often and without warning allowing oil to make its way into the intake tract causing carbon to build up on the intake valves.   This issue was rectified by installing a CTS Turbo CNC aluminum PCV replacement plate with an oil condenser and catch can. The oil vapor would travel from the CNC p

The proof that an oil catch can system is necessary on direct injection engines can be found in the following pictures. Once the boost is raised the more apparent that need becomes. If you own a high performance Audi don't wait for it to be too late. The prevention of sludge build up is as important as running premium gas.  Pictured below is a stage 1 tuned, Audi TT Quattro EA888.2 engine fitted with a CTS turbo oil catch can system.  Item is currently for sale. CTS Turbo catch can for EA888 TSI motor | Engine & Engine Parts | Hamilton | Kijiji