PCV Breathers

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GReddy Breather Tank (12400908) GReddy Breather Tank (12400908) Quick View

GReddy Breather Tank (12400908)

$175.00
$166.25
BHXF_12400908
Emission Control Greddy PCV Breathers
Designed originally for racing engines, Today's compact production engines can also benefit from the used of GReddy's Radiator Bleed Tank. The air in the...
CTS Turbo O-ring replacement for CTS-HW-0199 (CTS-TMD-ORING) Quick View

CTS Turbo O-ring replacement for CTS-HW-0199 (CTS-TMD-ORING)

$5.99
CTS-TMD-ORING
CTS Turbo Emission Control PCV Breathers
Replacement o-ring for the CTS turbo muffler delete, CTS-HW-0199 Operating temperature: -40C (-40F) to 100C (212F).
CTS Turbo MK5/6 TSI rear pcv o-ring (CTS-OR-27X4) Quick View

CTS Turbo MK5/6 TSI rear pcv o-ring (CTS-OR-27X4)

$5.99
CTS-OR-27X4
CTS Turbo Emission Control PCV Breathers
Replacement rear PCV o-ring for use with CTS Catch Can kit MK5 TSI, MK6 TSI, B8 A4, B8.5 A4 etc, which uses CTS-HW-029 valve...
CTS Turbo TURBO - GEN3 2.0 TSI BREATHER ADAPTER (EA888.3) (CTS-HW-129) CTS Turbo TURBO - GEN3 2.0 TSI BREATHER ADAPTER (EA888.3) (CTS-HW-129) Quick View

CTS Turbo TURBO - GEN3 2.0 TSI BREATHER ADAPTER (EA888.3) (CTS-HW-129)

$249.99
CTS-HW-129
CTS Turbo Emission Control PCV Breathers
The CTS Turbo 2.0T EA888.3 TSI breather adapter plate (for MK7 GTI/Golf R/8V A3/S3) is designed for use when removing the factory plastic breather...
CTS Turbo B8 S4 breather bracket & adapter (CTS-HW-113&114) CTS Turbo B8 S4 breather bracket & adapter (CTS-HW-113&114) Quick View

CTS Turbo B8 S4 breather bracket & adapter (CTS-HW-113&114)

$79.99
CTS-HW-113&114
CTS Turbo Emission Control PCV Breathers
Looking to clean up the engine bay of your B8 S4? The CTS Turbo B8 SAI breather bracket and adapter are used when installing...
CTS Turbo Valve Cover Breather Adapter 2.0T FSI (CTS-HW-030) CTS Turbo Valve Cover Breather Adapter 2.0T FSI (CTS-HW-030) Quick View

CTS Turbo Valve Cover Breather Adapter 2.0T FSI (CTS-HW-030)

$99.99
CTS-HW-030
CTS Turbo Emission Control PCV Breathers
This is the CTS Turbo Valve Cover Breather adapter for 2.0T FSI engines including Golf R. This billet piece is constructed from T6061 aluminium...
CTS Turbo Mounting bolt set for TSI valve cover breather (CTS-HW-029-BOLTS) Quick View

CTS Turbo Mounting bolt set for TSI valve cover breather (CTS-HW-029-BOLTS)

$9.99
CTS-HW-029-BOLTS
CTS Turbo Emission Control PCV Breathers
CTS Turbo Mounting bolt set for TSI valve cover breather (CTS-HW-029)
CTS Turbo PCV Revamp Kit FSI/Golf R (CTS-HW-028) CTS Turbo PCV Revamp Kit FSI/Golf R (CTS-HW-028) Quick View

CTS Turbo PCV Revamp Kit FSI/Golf R (CTS-HW-028)

$89.99
CTS-HW-028
CTS Turbo Emission Control PCV Breathers
We are proud to release the CTS PCV Revamp kit. The CTS PCV revamp was designed primarily as a fix to the PCV problems that...
CTS Turbo Rear Breather Blockoff Plate for 2.0T FSI (EA113) and TSI (EA888.1 and EA888.2) Engines (CTS-HW-026-B) CTS Turbo Rear Breather Blockoff Plate for 2.0T FSI (EA113) and TSI (EA888.1 and EA888.2) Engines (CTS-HW-026-B) Quick View

CTS Turbo Rear Breather Blockoff Plate for 2.0T FSI (EA113) and TSI (EA888.1 and EA888.2) Engines (CTS-HW-026-B)

$26.99
CTS-HW-026-B
CTS Turbo Emission Control PCV Breathers
Rear Breather Blockoff Plate for 2.0T FSI (EA113) and TSI (EA888.1 and EA888.2) Engines It is used with our TSI K04 kits, such as...
CTS Turbo 1.8T 06A Block Breather -10AN (CTS-HW-0252) CTS Turbo 1.8T 06A Block Breather -10AN (CTS-HW-0252) Quick View

CTS Turbo 1.8T 06A Block Breather -10AN (CTS-HW-0252)

$29.99
CTS-HW-0252
CTS Turbo Emission Control PCV Breathers
We are proud to release the CTS 1.8T 06A Block Breather -10AN, which is designed for those of you making custom catch can kits...
CTS Turbo -10AN Valve Cover Breather Adapter For 06A 1.8T (CTS-HW-0210) CTS Turbo -10AN Valve Cover Breather Adapter For 06A 1.8T (CTS-HW-0210) Quick View

CTS Turbo -10AN Valve Cover Breather Adapter For 06A 1.8T (CTS-HW-0210)

$14.99
CTS-HW-0210
CTS Turbo Emission Control PCV Breathers
CTS is proud to release our 06A 1.8T -10AN valve cover breather adapter. This fitting is designed to replace the factory hose barb when building...
CTS Turbo MK7 Billet SAI breather adapter (CTS-HW-0139) CTS Turbo MK7 Billet SAI breather adapter (CTS-HW-0139) Quick View

CTS Turbo MK7 Billet SAI breather adapter (CTS-HW-0139)

$29.99
CTS-HW-0139
CTS Turbo Emission Control PCV Breathers
This is a breather filter adapter for MK7 GTI cars equipped with SAI (secondary air injection). This part is used in our CTS-IT-270. NOT...
CTS Turbo SAI breather filter, CLIP-IN style (CTS-BF-150) CTS Turbo SAI breather filter, CLIP-IN style (CTS-BF-150) Quick View

CTS Turbo SAI breather filter, CLIP-IN style (CTS-BF-150)

$19.99
CTS-BF-150
CTS Turbo Emission Control PCV Breathers
The CTS Turbo CLIP-IN style breather filter incorporates a CNC adapter that simply plugs into the OE secondary air pump connector on your vehicle....
CTS Turbo 1 CTS Turbo 1 Quick View

CTS Turbo 1" breather filter rubber base (CTS-AS-250-BK)

$19.99
CTS-AS-250-BK
CTS Turbo Emission Control PCV Breathers
The CTS Turbo 1" breather filter (rubber base) is designed for use on secondary air injection systems with 1" slip fit connections. This breather...
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APR

APR Catch Can - Universal (EA113 PCV Block Off Plate and Fittings Only) (MS100126)

$168.95
$149.95
HJQF_MS100126
APR Emission Control PCV Breathers
Designed for the DIY installers, the universal APR Catch Can System Block Off Plate is designed for use on vehicles where APR does not...
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ms100034_001.jpg MS100034_002.jpg Quick View
APR

APR OEM Pipe - TT EA888 Gen 2 K04 Kit (MS100034)

$202.95
$179.95
HJQF_MS100034
APR Emission Control PCV Breathers
Required rear PCV Hose for the K04 Turbo Kit on the 2.0T VL engine. OEM Part Numbers: 06F103213N (Metal Pipe), 3C0122063J (Rubber Hose)Features:Factory hoseEnables...
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APR

APR PCV Top Plate - 2.0T EA888.3 (Universal / Service Part) (MS100217)

$494.95
$439.95
HJQF_MS100217
APR Emission Control PCV Breathers
The APR PCV Top Plate is a factory-racecar-inspired-part that takes a multi-step approach to addressing several performance robbing issues, and critical engine safety concerns,...
K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-2480) K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-2480) Quick View
K&N

K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-2480)

$34.99
BBWQ_62-2480
Emission Control K&N PCV Breathers
K&N crankcase vent filters are perfect for racing applications, vintage cars or individuals who want to add some aesthetics to their classic carbureted engine....
K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-2470) K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-2470) Quick View
K&N

K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-2470)

$29.99
BBWQ_62-2470
Emission Control K&N PCV Breathers
K&N crankcase vent filters are perfect for racing applications, vintage cars or individuals who want to add some aesthetics to their classic carbureted engine....
K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-1600WT) K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-1600WT) Quick View
K&N

K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-1600WT)

$11.99
BBWQ_62-1600WT
Emission Control K&N PCV Breathers
K&N crankcase vent filters are perfect for racing applications, vintage cars or individuals who want to add some aesthetics to their classic carbureted engine....
K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-1600RD) K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-1600RD) Quick View
K&N

K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-1600RD)

$13.99
BBWQ_62-1600RD
Emission Control K&N PCV Breathers
K&N crankcase vent filters are perfect for racing applications, vintage cars or individuals who want to add some aesthetics to their classic carbureted engine....
K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-1600BL) K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-1600BL) Quick View
K&N

K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-1600BL)

$11.99
BBWQ_62-1600BL
Emission Control K&N PCV Breathers
K&N crankcase vent filters are perfect for racing applications, vintage cars or individuals who want to add some aesthetics to their classic carbureted engine....
K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-1590WT) K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-1590WT) Quick View
K&N

K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-1590WT)

$19.99
BBWQ_62-1590WT
Emission Control K&N PCV Breathers
K&N crankcase vent filters are perfect for racing applications, vintage cars or individuals who want to add some aesthetics to their classic carbureted engine....
K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-1560) K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-1560) Quick View
K&N

K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-1560)

$34.99
BBWQ_62-1560
Emission Control K&N PCV Breathers
K&N crankcase vent filters are perfect for racing applications, vintage cars or individuals who want to add some aesthetics to their classic carbureted engine....
K&N Vent Fltr/Breather (62-1550) K&N Vent Fltr/Breather (62-1550) Quick View
K&N

K&N Vent Fltr/Breather (62-1550)

$32.99
BBWQ_62-1550
Emission Control K&N PCV Breathers
K&N crankcase vent filters are perfect for racing applications, vintage cars or individuals who want to add some aesthetics to their classic carbureted engine....
K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-1520) K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-1520) Quick View
K&N

K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-1520)

$34.99
BBWQ_62-1520
Emission Control K&N PCV Breathers
K&N crankcase vent filters are perfect for racing applications, vintage cars or individuals who want to add some aesthetics to their classic carbureted engine....
K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-1516) K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-1516) Quick View
K&N

K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-1516)

$29.99
BBWQ_62-1516
Emission Control K&N PCV Breathers
K&N crankcase vent filters are perfect for racing applications, vintage cars or individuals who want to add some aesthetics to their classic carbureted engine....
K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-1514) K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-1514) Quick View
K&N

K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-1514)

$29.99
BBWQ_62-1514
Emission Control K&N PCV Breathers
K&N crankcase vent filters are perfect for racing applications, vintage cars or individuals who want to add some aesthetics to their classic carbureted engine....
K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-1513) K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-1513) Quick View
K&N

K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-1513)

$29.99
BBWQ_62-1513
Emission Control K&N PCV Breathers
K&N crankcase vent filters are perfect for racing applications, vintage cars or individuals who want to add some aesthetics to their classic carbureted engine....
K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-1511) K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-1511) Quick View
K&N

K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-1511)

$52.99
BBWQ_62-1511
Emission Control K&N PCV Breathers
K&N crankcase vent filters are perfect for racing applications, vintage cars or individuals who want to add some aesthetics to their classic carbureted engine....
K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-1495) K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-1495) Quick View
K&N

K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-1495)

$19.99
BBWQ_62-1495
Emission Control K&N PCV Breathers
K&N crankcase vent filters are perfect for racing applications, vintage cars or individuals who want to add some aesthetics to their classic carbureted engine....
K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-1490) K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-1490) Quick View
K&N

K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-1490)

$34.99
BBWQ_62-1490
Emission Control K&N PCV Breathers
K&N crankcase vent filters are perfect for racing applications, vintage cars or individuals who want to add some aesthetics to their classic carbureted engine....
K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-1480) K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-1480) Quick View
K&N

K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-1480)

$19.99
BBWQ_62-1480
Emission Control K&N PCV Breathers
K&N crankcase vent filters are perfect for racing applications, vintage cars or individuals who want to add some aesthetics to their classic carbureted engine....
K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-1470) K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-1470) Quick View
K&N

K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-1470)

$24.99
BBWQ_62-1470
Emission Control K&N PCV Breathers
K&N crankcase vent filters are perfect for racing applications, vintage cars or individuals who want to add some aesthetics to their classic carbureted engine....
K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-1460) K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-1460) Quick View
K&N

K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-1460)

$29.99
BBWQ_62-1460
Emission Control K&N PCV Breathers
K&N crankcase vent filters are perfect for racing applications, vintage cars or individuals who want to add some aesthetics to their classic carbureted engine....
K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-1450) K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-1450) Quick View
K&N

K&N Vent Air Filter/Breather (62-1450)

$34.99
BBWQ_62-1450
Emission Control K&N PCV Breathers
K&N crankcase vent filters are perfect for racing applications, vintage cars or individuals who want to add some aesthetics to their classic carbureted engine....
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The PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) system channels harmful crankcase vapors to the air intake in a controlled manner so they can be burned along with the air/fuel mixture. These gases must be allowed to escape from the crankcase or pressure could build up causing gaskets and seals to fail resulting in leaks, and to prevent oil contamination which could reduce the oil's effectiveness and usable lifespan.

All engines, no matter how new or well-maintained, have a certain amount of ""blow-by"", where some of the gases from the combustion chambers leak past the piston rings and cylinder walls. This causes pressure to build up inside the crankcase, which if not provided a path for exit, would instead escape past seals and gaskets, causing engine oil leaks. These gases also mix with moisture in the crankcase to form compounds that are destructive to the engine lubricating oil, causing sludge to form. In the past these gases were allowed to escape from the engine block through a ""road draft tube"", but since they contain hydrocarbons (HC), when it was realized in the 1950s that HC was a major cause of smog, a new method for ventilation was needed.

PCV was the earliest emission control system, first appearing on cars in 1961. In this system air enters the crankcase through a crankcase breather tube. The air is filtered either by the engine air filter or by a dedicated crankcase breather filter element. The incoming fresh air mixes with the crankcase vapors and is drawn out from the crankcase into the intake manifold, where it mixes with the incoming air/fuel mixture and is burned in the combustion chambers. The PCV valve is used to regulate the flow of vapors. It contains a restrictor and a light spring.

At idle, not much blow-by is produced but intake manifold vacuum is high. The high level of vacuum causes the restrictor to be drawn against the spring, limiting the flow of vapors. At low engine loads such as would be experienced at cruising speed, less manifold vacuum positions the restrictor to allow a moderate flow of vapors. During high engine load conditions like acceleration, there is a higher amount of blow-by but also minimal engine vacuum. Under these conditions the PCV valve allows the maximum flow of vapors to the intake manifold.

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