Getting More From Your 06 Jetta TDI EGR Delete Kit

Installing an 06 jetta tdi egr delete kit is one of those projects that almost every BRM engine owner eventually thinks about once their intake manifold starts looking like the inside of a chimney. If you've spent any time under the hood of a MK5 Jetta, you know that the 1.9L diesel engine is a workhorse, but it has a few quirks that can really test your patience. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system is usually at the top of that list. It's a system designed to lower emissions, but over time, it tends to choke the engine with a nasty mix of soot and oil vapor. ...

February 10, 2026 · 7 min · Sunny Hamingway