{"product_id":"engine-oil-cooler-kit-golf-7-gti-r-drop-down-mounting","title":"Racingline Oil Cooler EA888.3 \/ EA888.4","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRacingLine Oil Cooler Kit – 2.0 TSI EA888 Gen.3 \/ Gen.4 MQB \u0026amp; MQB Evo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRacingLine Oil Cooler Kit VWR18G700\u003c\/strong\u003e is a complete supplemental engine oil cooling kit, developed specifically for \u003cstrong\u003e2.0 TSI EA888 Gen.3 and Gen.4\u003c\/strong\u003e engines in VW, Audi, Cupra \/ SEAT, and Skoda MQB \/ MQB Evo vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe higher the power output and the more aggressively the car is driven, the more important it becomes to control engine oil temperature. Under aggressive driving, track use, high ambient temperatures, or software tuning, the factory oil cooler can quickly reach its limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen oil cannot dissipate accumulated heat quickly enough, it begins to thin and lose some of its lubricating properties. This means weaker engine protection precisely when the load is highest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRacingLine solves this problem by adding an additional \u003cstrong\u003eair-to-oil cooler\u003c\/strong\u003e, positioned at the front of the car, directly in the cold air stream. This allows the oil temperature to be reduced by approximately \u003cstrong\u003e15–20°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on driving style, ambient temperature, and tuning level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit retains the factory water-to-oil cooler and adds a front-mounted oil cooler. This significantly increases cooling capacity, and some of the excess heat is dissipated outside the water cooling system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the system is a \u003cstrong\u003e10-row stacked-plate oil cooler\u003c\/strong\u003e, which passes hot oil through a series of aluminum plates. When cold air flows through the dense cooling fins, heat is dissipated much more efficiently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRacingLine also uses a special \u003cstrong\u003esandwich plate under the oil filter\u003c\/strong\u003e with integrated pressure control. It directs oil flow to the cooler at the correct flow rate and volume while protecting the system from sudden pressure spikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit is developed as a complete plug-and-play solution. There is no need to remove the intake manifold to find individual oil feed and return points. The system uses an adapter under the factory oil filter housing, making installation cleaner, more reliable, and more predictable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eComplete supplemental engine oil cooling kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003ePart number: \u003cstrong\u003eVWR18G700\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eDeveloped for \u003cstrong\u003e2.0 TSI EA888 Gen.3 and Gen.4\u003c\/strong\u003e engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eSuitable for \u003cstrong\u003eMQB and MQB Evo\u003c\/strong\u003e vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eReduces oil temperature by approximately \u003cstrong\u003e15–20°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eRetains the factory water-to-oil cooler and adds a front air-to-oil cooler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eImproves engine protection during aggressive driving and high power output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eHelps oil retain its lubricating properties under high load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eEspecially useful for track use, warm climates, Stage 1 \/ Stage 2 \/ Stage 3 configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e10-row stacked-plate oil cooler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eFront-mounted in optimal airflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eSandwich plate with integrated pressure control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eCNC machined aluminum components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eAN10 210 Series oil lines with outer nylon braiding and inner stainless steel reinforcement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eProtective outer sheath on oil lines to prevent chafing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-flow oil filter made of stainless micron filter mesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eMagnetic pre-filtration to capture microscopic iron particles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eComplete mounting kit with all necessary fasteners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Upgrade Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil temperature is critical for engine health. Under high load, the oil absorbs an enormous amount of heat from the engine, turbocharger, and internal components. If this heat is not dissipated effectively enough, the oil begins to lose viscosity and protective properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe RacingLine Oil Cooler Kit adds additional cooling capacity exactly where it's needed – at the front of the car, directly in the cold air stream. This helps the engine run more stably, more securely, and with better protection under sustained load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e10-row \u003cstrong\u003estacked-plate\u003c\/strong\u003e oil cooler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eFront-mounted behind the lower bumper opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eCNC machined aluminum sandwich plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrated pressure control valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eCNC aluminum oil filter housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eRemovable high-flow filter element\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eAN10 oil lines with nylon braiding and inner stainless steel reinforcement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eT6 6061\u003c\/strong\u003e aluminum components for precise fitment and durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eGloss anodized billet components for protection and a premium look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the Kit Includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eAN10 210 Series oil feed line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eAN10 210 Series oil return line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eOil cooler mounting brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eCNC aluminum sandwich plate with check \/ control mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eCNC aluminum oil filter housing with replaceable filter element\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eComplete mounting kit with nuts, bolts, washers, and rubber mounting bushings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eAN10 10-row oil cooler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHigh-Flow Oil Filter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes a special high-flow oil filter made of stainless micron filter mesh. This material allows for significantly higher flow rates compared to a standard paper filter, while providing consistent filtration across the entire surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eUp to \u003cstrong\u003e5 times higher flow rate\u003c\/strong\u003e compared to comparable paper oil filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eConsistent filtration across the entire filter surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eMagnetic pre-filtration to capture microscopic iron particles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eThe filter can be carefully cleaned or replaced during servicing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eVW Golf 8 \/ 8.5 GTI – 2020+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eVW Golf 8 \/ 8.5 GTI Clubsport – 2020+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eVW Golf 8 \/ 8.5 R – 2020+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eVW Golf 7 \/ 7.5 R – 2013–2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eVW Golf 7 \/ 7.5 GTI \u0026amp; Clubsport – 2013–2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eVW Golf 7 \/ 7.5 1.8 TSI – 2013–2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eVW Passat B8 2.0 TSI – 2015+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eVW Arteon 2.0 TSI – 2017–2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eVW T-Roc 2.0 TSI – 2017–2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eVW Tiguan II 2.0 TSI – 2016–2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eVW Jetta \/ GLI 7 – 2018+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eOther MQB \/ MQB Evo vehicles with \u003cstrong\u003e2.0 TSI EA888 Gen.3 or Gen.4\u003c\/strong\u003e engine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eThe kit includes two mounting solutions: one for \u003cstrong\u003eAudi S3 8V\u003c\/strong\u003e and one for other MQB \/ MQB Evo vehicles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eMounting the brackets requires drilling holes through the front crash bar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eNo need to remove the intake manifold to access oil passages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eThe sandwich plate mounts under the existing oil filter housing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFilter Servicing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eRacingLine recommends the stainless filter element be inspected and cleaned every \u003cstrong\u003e5,000 miles\u003c\/strong\u003e or along with the vehicle's normal service interval.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eIf there is no complete certainty in proper cleaning, the best practice is to replace the filter with a new one during servicing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eThe filter element is available separately as a consumable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigned for \u003cstrong\u003e2.0 TSI EA888 Gen.3 and Gen.4 MQB \/ MQB Evo\u003c\/strong\u003e vehicles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eFor vehicles from \u003cstrong\u003e2015 or older\u003c\/strong\u003e, VWG component \u003cstrong\u003e06L115678Q\u003c\/strong\u003e – a plastic insert for the oil standpipe – may be required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eRacingLine does not recommend immediate installation of this kit on a newly built or freshly revised engine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eFor a freshly built engine, it is advisable to first perform a break-in period of at least \u003cstrong\u003e1,600 km\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by a full flush and oil change with approved VWG oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eAfter installation on such an engine, the filter should be checked and cleaned after another 1,600 km.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eProfessional installation and verification of compatibility by model, year, and engine are recommended before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Racingline","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48389255332187,"sku":"VWR18G700","price":720.72,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/7329\/6731\/files\/kuler-za-maslo-golf-7-gti-rvwr18g700-826018.jpg?v=1726244718","url":"https:\/\/boosthausbg.com\/en\/products\/engine-oil-cooler-kit-golf-7-gti-r-drop-down-mounting","provider":"BoostHaus BG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}