Common PCV Failures on Audi 1.4L and 1.6L: Why a Whistling Noise Starts Under the Cover
A thin whistle from under the cover is a common problem with Audi 1.4L and 1.6L engines. No driver can ignore it for so long: it’s annoying, intermittent, and a...
Audi 1.4T, 1.8T, and 2.0T: Symptoms of a Bad Valve Cover Membrane
There are three key signs that something is wrong: a whistle, an unstable idle, and an oil film. Unfortunately, these are the most common Audi valve cover membrane symptoms. This...
Audi 2.0 TSI Lean Mixture Codes: How to Check if the PCV Membrane Is the Problem
Lean codes can be frustrating because the car feels like it’s “not getting fuel.” But the real issue may be extra air through the Audi 2.0 TSI lean mixture PCV...
Audi 2.0 TFSI Burning Oil: When the Oil Separator Is the Problem, Not the Turbo
Blue smoke and a low oil level make drivers blame the turbo right away. Fair choice. But for the Audi 2.0 TFSI turbo, oil consumption can also come from crankcase...
Why the Audi 1.8 TFSI Develops a PCV Vacuum Leak and How to Spot the Symptoms
Noticed that your Audi runs lean, stumbles at idle, or triggers the check engine light that looks “air leak-ish”? This usually indicates typical Audi PCV membrane failure symptoms. This is...
Common PCV Valve Issues on the Audi 1.8 / 2.0 TSI TFSI: Whistling Noise, Rough Idling, Oil Consumption
PCV problems on Audi 1.8/2.0 start very small, but show up where you feel it first: at idle, whistling, oil use creeping up, and so on. All you need to...
Automotive fuel injectors and their repair
General overview of a car's fuel system The fuel system of any car consists of a tank, fuel lines, a pump, filters, pressure regulators, and injectors. Its task is to...
Technical guide to gaskets, seals, and repair kits for BMW cars
Gaskets and seals in BMWs serve to precisely separate working environments: lubricants, coolants, exhaust gases, and charged air. Unlike many other brands, BMW engines have complex housing assemblies and precise...
Repairing the crankcase ventilation system using repair kits
The positive crankcase ventilation system is responsible for removing gases that escape from the cylinders into the engine crankcase. Its main purpose is to stabilize the pressure inside the engine,...
How to correctly install a turbo wastegate repair kit
Wastegate — this is a valve that releases excess pressure in the turbine, which regulates the amount of exhaust gases entering the turbine wheel. Its main function is to control...