Does The VWR Oil Catch Can Work? {MK7 Golf R}

In this video I’ll be finding out if the VWR oil Catch Can actually works, Does it Catch Oil? Doesn’t it Catch Oil? Find out in this video.
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[@stevie4075]

If the Catch Can is filled and you tilt it with the connected lines to the side or even without the lines, then all the nasty stuff flows out. Just as a tip, take the lines off before so that nothing flows back in the engine or turbo!

[@7oracle]

It has an internal baffle

[@RockShopT]

I should have read your comment before drain it. It's exactly what happened to me :( A lot of bubbling noises from the plate but that shut out after few meters. Be carefull to drain it in time!

[@guitarinsanity1]

I love your videos, the only issue is your making my build more expensive 😂

[@jamesr50]

Matt Berry The list for your build will always get longer😂and Thankyou🙏🏻

[@Kevin_MK7RSR]

I just installed mine last week and I can confirm that the PCV replacement plate DOES in fact FIX the problem of smoke billowing out of the back. See my rear dash cam vid which caught the smoke on video here (pre VWR PVC replacement) : kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3asopttgsSCmc0 I drove 2 roads today that would always trigger the smoke through aggressive driving, and I hit then even harder and I'm happy to say it eliminated the smoke completely. I am a very happy customer. 👍🏻

[@RadFox1320]

James, you should fit a valve on the bottom of that can and run a hose down under the car to drain it. Let us know what fittings you end up using.

[@James-tc1qi]

This ^^^ Fumoto valve with a 90 elbow and a hose down through the belly pan held in place with a few zip ties. Works great. Takes 2 minutes to unlock the valve, turn it and drop the fluids to a pan under the car.

[@harald_hans]

Here is a simple solution for extracting the oil without disassembling the OCC - up.picr.de/36375763kp.jpeg - simply remove the dipstick - insert - aspirate - done ...

[@asharmaabdul8540]

Just got me a 2018 Golf R Manual, your tips and mods have definitely provided me with direction.

[@jamesr50]

Asharm A Abdul Thats awesome Thankyou👍🏻

[@zuluagaco]

bought it and my car started to smoke at idle.... witch pcv no smoke at idle what might cause it?

[@ParanaSlim52]

The VWR Catch Can is a quality piece as are most of their offerings, but it is quite expensive. The VWR was one of my 1st mods, since then I've read that the OEM VW PCV system is supposedly quite good as well and probably replacing it may have been unwarranted? I suppose you could flog whichever model Golf you chose to employ this catch can on hard enough to make it smoke, I've never got my GTI to smoke with the VWR. I was a bit disgruntled that with the high price of the VWR unit it didn't come with a drain valve, especially since it calls for replacing a VW "one time use" bolt? Fumoto makes a fine valve (B106SX ) for about $40 US, but it seems like it might be a challenge to operate in those tight spaces? I used a less expensive method to drain my catch can. A trip to the local hardware store provided me with a 90 degree brass fitting M14-1. 5 to fit the can and another threaded (sorry don't remember this size) to screw on a barbed fitting. An additional purchase of a length of hose to fit the barbed fitting, a couple of hose clamps and zip ties, and a hose plug and it's all over? Now you can clean the sludge from your catch can by using a long nozzle aerosol cleanser of your choice with out having to remove the can. I think my total cost was about $10. This worked for me, I hope it helps some of you as well!!

[@robertdavis5714]

Exact same one on my MK7 GTI, best thing I have done to this engine for the crud it catches and yes have seen videos with smoke out of tail pipe and like you say it is a lot.

[@ChriisInsane]

Car is looking amazing and maintenance is top notch very good job and love the videos keep it up!

[@jamesr50]

Chris Matias ThankYou🙏🏻

[@SHODUUP]

Is it possible to syphon out the catch can ? Seems like it would be a more logical method so you’re not constantly removing the engine mount bolts 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@nomoreliberties]

Thats what I'm saying. Shop vac with mini attachment and water filter instead of normal filter. Buy a whole new shop vac 50 bucks?

[@stevebbkny2394]

That shit is nasty

[@dudemcdudeston7985]

Thank you James couldnt find anything about actually checking/draining these suckers. Appreciate you !

[@bigjonny00]

I’m sorry but the angle you have the catch can, your gonna be poring everything back down the pipes

[@mig21m13]

What you drain 90% water condensed , i see all this setup is useless. On original system this condensing is not there

[@albertoariasmartin8888]

hello!!! every few kilometers it is advisable to empty it?? Thanks.

[@denpgevelonderhoud1]

James, in a normal setup without your VWR catch can, were is this stuff/dirt going? Do i need to take apart the normal part to remove the stuff ore in normal setup this is not needed ore possible?

[@covinhas87]

4:26 And that's how to pour all the gunk back into your intake. :)

[@TIM612826]

I like it butt! But i think stage 1 for say under 2k and 370bhp+ is better than all the rest u got remus exhaust 2k, plus catch can? Plus new map and all the extras for only 40bhp more seems pretty crazy!!! 413bhp! And the stage 3 for 500bhp+ will be significantly more like 10k+ for just that! But hey i love what your doing...

[@jamesr50]

Xtiminator honestly stage 2 vs stage 1 is a massive difference its night and day, a manual stage2 can gap a DSG stage 1 with ease I’ve been there lol and Thankyou👍🏻

[@futt-bucker]

How many miles did you put on that before you dumped it?

[@DavidGarcia-jj7ks]

Hi. I'm owner of one R. The problem with smoke that you had....was in circuit? Or in public road? I am thinking between intercooler or catch can.... I live in a relative coold place...and i dont know how to do. I never saw the smoke in my car yet

[@jamesr50]

David Garcia it was on a public road you may never see it for yourself it doesn’t happen to everyone, I don’t have an intercooler and it’s been nearly a year since stage 2 for me and it’s been great However if you was planing on track days I’d have an intercooler 😊

[@ByReClan]

Great quality on the vid James 👍

[@jamesr50]

Brewster Thankyou for the feedback👍🏻

[@markd5958]

Great video again James 👍🏻

[@jamesr50]

Mark D ThankYou!👍🏻

[@MrWilliamathomasusa]

I have this particular catch can on a 2019 R - MK7.5 Facelift Note the mount bolt he removed must be replaced with a new one each time it is removed (this is a stretch bolt) and there is a chance it will snap after repeated retorquing -- and it must be torqued. Cost approximately $4 dollars U.S. SOoooooooooooooo... Use a syringe to remove the oil/water etc... Much cleaner, quicker and less expensive... :) This is the syringe I use: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N49DFNP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 This is the manufacturer website of the catch can -- "superb quality" !!! www.racingline.com/vwr13g700 I bought mine from USP Motorsport: www.uspmotorsports.com/VWR-MQB-EA888-2.0T-Catch-Tank-kit.html Install video is here (Humble Mechanic): kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYS7gKp-gr6oq7s Note: Make sure you have all the correct tools before you start job --- or you will be sorry. The Humble Mechanic will list what you need and this guy knows his S H I T !!!

[@chillachilla1349]

Do u wear a wig ???

[@MrMichael3905]

Is that made by VW?

[@matthewbriggs7001]

How often do you empty this?

[@jamesr50]

Matthew Briggs this is the first time I drained it and it was fitted 2months ago

[@matthewbriggs7001]

what milage did you cover in that time? Be getting one for my S1 soon so be interesting to compare how quickly it fills

[@jamesr50]

Matthew Briggs nice and it’s been around 3k miles

[@ryanthomastew]

So 3k miles seems like the frequency of oil changes almost.

[@jamesr50]

Ryan II I tend to change my oil every 5k

[@WHY.A.H.WHY.A]

James, how easy is it to unscrew the remote washer cap, just got a set and for the life of me I can get it to budge I tried to twist, pull, nothing works

[@jamesr50]

VrSiXR32 same here for some reason the top go really tight even if you slightly tighten it 😩

[@WHY.A.H.WHY.A]

Just had a call with VWR, they said the rubber seal tend to get stuck, the best bet is to use some penetrating oil and try to crank it on a vise

[@jamesr50]

VrSiXR32 that’s good to know thanks for the replay 👍🏻

[@TheBommel90]

how often do you need to empty it?

[@Ricardo-xb3ql]

How do you know it’s full ?

[@jamesr50]

It has a dip stick in the top 😁

[@timkirkpatrick1519]

Did you have to relocate the water container?

[@jamesr50]

Tim Kirkpatrick yes you can buy VWR Screen Wash Relocate bottle it’s around £60

[@OnlySCHUMI]

Is this an issue with just modified cars or stock also?

[@jamesr50]

OnlySCHUMI I’ve only seen it with modified cars (stage 2 and up) I’m not sure if it happens with stock parts and power

[@lfieldss]

@@jamesr50 I've seen it happen on Stock GTI at the Track

[@carter.valente]

Is your motor direct or dual injection?

[@jamesr50]

Carter Valente I’m sure VW’s TSI engines are direct injection

[@carter.valente]

@@jamesr50 new generation of the EA888 is dual but not in the USA. I've been considering a catch can to reduce long term carbon buildup on the intake valves

[@Nelbone]

People need to note that catch can systems that replace the pcv system will catch so much more compared to systems that still keep the pcv system. Those piggyback systems aren’t that good. This system by VWR is one of the best.

[@jamesr50]

matt nelson I totally agree this VWR oil catch can has sorted out that smoking issue and I’ve had a cheap catch can in the past and they are no good

[@ericmichel3857]

Why? What could the PCV do to affect how much the catch can captures? Sounds like complete BS to me, I have noticed you VW guys love to buy all sorts of completely unnecessary overpriced crap. Now if you can explain how the PCV allows the catch can to be more effective great I would love to learn something new, but I don't think you can, sounds like you are just repeating some marketing propaganda.