Performance Oil Change Kit EA888 Gen 4 (2.0 TSI / TFSI) – Motul 8100 X-cess Gen2 5W-40

Not an OEM-spec replacement: greater protection at high temperatures. The oil in this kit, a VW 502 00 5W-40, does not meet the manufacturer's specified standard for this engine. More viscous at high temperatures than a 30-grade oil, it maintains a thicker oil film when the engine is working hard: track driving, sustained spirited driving, hot weather or a modified engine. For normal use, a kit with the manufacturer-specified VW 504 00 oil is the right choice.

Oil is the lifeblood of the engine. In the 4th generation EA888, it protects moving parts from wear, dissipates heat, especially from the turbocharger, and holds combustion residues in suspension. Over time and mileage, it loses these properties.

The filter traps wear particles and impurities to prevent them from circulating through the engine. On this engine, it is a cartridge filter: only the filter element and its seal are replaced, while the housing remains in place. A new filter at every oil change keeps fresh oil clean for longer.

A simple, clean oil change. On the 4th generation EA888, the filter housing is located on top of the engine. The oil can be drained through the oil pan plug or extracted using an extractor through the dipstick tube: everything is done from above, without lifting the car or making a mess. The new washer included in the kit is used when draining through the oil pan plug.