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Audi chose to offer a completely digital method of monitoring and displaying the engine oil level. Enthusiasts have found that this method, while convenient for the average driver, lacks the assurance of the traditional hands-on approach to checking oil. Your Audi is already prepared to accept the original dipstick method - the installation location is simply blocked off. ECS now offers a genuine Audi Engine Oil Dipstick, allowing you to remove the factory plug and easily replace it with the high-quality OEM dipstick.

Audi's double wishbone design provides accurate camber and toe control, handling prowess, and a world-class ride. If it's in shape, that is. Front suspension components are wear parts and must be replaced to insure proper geometry and suspension articulation. This 4-piece, OE-quality upper control arm kit includes all four upper control arm assemblies and new hardware. All arms come with factory installed ball joints and bushings, ready to bolt on. Solve creaks, clunks, and harrowing handling characteristics by servicing your front suspension soon.

A great way to clean up the front of your B8 A4 is by replacing the damaged factory fog lamp housings. Condensation and external wear quickly ages this part, dating your vehicle. The TYC fog lamp housings are simple to install and will immediately take years off your Audi. *Does not include bulbs

While changing your own oil gives you the confidence of knowing your vehicle and how to address its basic needs, using inappropriate parts and fluids will soon prove to be counterproductive and damaging. The wisest and most thorough approach is to invest in a complete Oil Service Kit. ECS-assembled Oil Service Kits have been scrutinized by our in-house engineers so you can back up that confidence of having done the job on your own. Select kits include an ECS-original magnetic drain plug, attracting harmful metallic particles away from your lubrication system.

Replacing an old cracked oil pan to correct an oil leak means doing the complete job, with fresh gaskets, sealing compound, hardware, oil, and filter. Do the job right the first time with a convenient oil pan replacement kit for a durable, leak-free repair.

The heater core is a heat exchanger, much like the radiator, that transfers heat from engine coolant to the air inside the vehicle's cabin. Clogged heater cores transmit heat poorly, while leaking heater cores drip engine coolant into the cabin, creating a bad odor and sometimes dampened carpeting. If you are noticing a strong coolant odor while in the cabin of the vehicle, coolant loss without a visible leak, or poor heat output, chances are you have a bad heater core. When replacing the heater core, there are one-time-use seals and clamps that also need to be replaced.

The heater core is a heat exchanger, much like the radiator, that transfers heat from engine coolant to the air inside the vehicle's cabin. Clogged heater cores transmit heat poorly, while leaking heater cores drip engine coolant into the cabin, creating a bad odor and sometimes dampened carpeting. If you are noticing a strong coolant odor while in the cabin of the vehicle, coolant loss without a visible leak, or poor heat output, chances are you have a bad heater core. When replacing the heater core, there are one-time-use seals and clamps that also need to be replaced.

Replacing an old cracked oil pan to correct an oil leak means doing the complete job, with fresh gaskets, sealing compound, hardware, oil, and filter. Do the job right the first time with a convenient oil pan replacement kit for a durable, leak-free repair..

ECS Tuning introduces a innovative way to install a boost gauge into your Audi B8 2.0T . Designed specifically for the B8 chassis, this electronically-actuated gauge allows for easy and accurate monitoring of turbocharger boost pressure. Keeping track of boost pressure is a great way of consistently checking engine performance and a fantastic way to diagnose power loss problems. The gauge design and lighting blend with other dash gauges to give it a classy, factory-installed look. We've even prepared a detailed photo tutorial outlining the installation.

It's hard not to appreciate the powerful, aggressive appearance of a wide-stanced performance car; it's the look that forces enthusiasts to take your ride seriously. The effect is typically accomplished with flared fenders and over-sized wheels, requiring increased fender clearance. The Eastwood fender roller tool is easy to use, priced right, and increases fender clearance while maintaining a factory-fresh look. Kits are available that include a heat gun to keep your finish from stress cracking, & a finishing tool to form the inner fender lip for a professional-quality job.

The growing Schwaben Tool catalog has just expanded again with the release of the superbly engineered, exceptionally reliable Schwaben hand tools - now available from ECS tuning. The new Schwaben 1/2" breaker bar has a full 180°swing for those hard to reach bolts and nuts. A complete set of Schwaben twelve-point metric combination wrenches from 8 to 19 mm is also available. Mechanic-quality 290mm and 200mm long ratchets featuring a durable fine satin finish round off this latest premium tool release.

Critical emergency parts should be purchased from a well-known, reliable company. High quality Booster cables are now available from Schwaben Tools. The 6-gauge copper, multi-strand cables are 12 feet long, making the emergency jump start hassle-free in any situation. Rated at 400 Amps, the vinyl-coated Schwaben cables are designed to last.

Guesswork is expensive. It leads to costly repair errors that compromise vehicle safety. Talented DIY'er or repair professional, you need accurate vehicle data and specifications. That's why ECS is happy to offer an entire inventory of Bentley manuals, a reliable, respected source of repair data for your Audi B7 A4 2.0T. Books or DVDs, all are carefully edited and illustrated. A worthwhile investment.

Guesswork is expensive. It leads to costly repair errors that compromise vehicle safety. Talented DIY'er or repair professional, you need accurate vehicle data and specifications. That's why ECS is happy to offer an entire inventory of Bentley manuals, a reliable, respected source of repair data for your Audi B6 A4 1.8T. Books or DVDs, all are carefully edited and illustrated. A worthwhile investment.

Let your A4 look great after hours with new LED lighting upgrades from Ziza. This complete interior lighting kit includes bulbs for the vanity lights, trunk lights, front dome lines, rear dome lights, and glove box lights. Install our complete interior lighting package and banish dirty yellow light from your interior, once and for all. These wedge- or festoon-style LEDs are as easy to install as standard bulbs. Their improved illumination and upscale look will be a welcoming addition to any interior.

Guesswork is expensive. It leads to costly repair errors that compromise vehicle safety. Talented DIY'er or repair professional, you need accurate vehicle data and specifications. That's why ECS is happy to offer an entire inventory of Bentley manuals, a reliable, respected source of repair data for your Audi B5 A4 1.8T. Books are carefully edited and illustrated for accuracy. A truly worthwhile investment.

Motorsport inspired Carbon Fiber Mirror Covers from ECS Tuning will give your Audi an exterior styling boost that will surely turn heads. Carefully custom wrapped in carbon fiber and given a glossy clear protective finish, this styling statement complements any color Audi. Let carbon fiber mirror covers from ECS reflect your good taste.

Replacing an old cracked oil pan to correct an oil leak means doing the complete job, with fresh gaskets, sealing compound, hardware, oil, and filter. Do the job right the first time with a convenient oil pan replacement kit for a durable, leak-free repair.

Guesswork is expensive. It leads to costly repair errors that compromise vehicle safety. Talented DIY'er or repair professional, you need accurate vehicle data and specifications. That's why ECS is happy to offer an entire inventory of Bentley manuals, a reliable, respected source of repair data for your Audi B6 A4 30v. Books are carefully edited and illustrated for accuracy. A truly worthwhile investment.

Over time your wipers start moving slower and start to skip until the linkage freezes up. Occasionally, simply replacing wiper blades is not enough to keep your windshield reliably clean. If the transmission or linkage is damaged, your wiper action may slow or begin skipping, until eventually the motor spins freely, ceasing wiper arm movement entirely. Changing the windshield wiper transmission allows for a secure connection between the motor and wipers, giving you peace of mind that your Audi is safe and reliable.

It is no secret that the 1.8T engine isn’t necessarily a stranger to oil sludge issues. The kit will replace what is normally the problem on the 1.8T engine. While this kit will not fix consequential damage that this sludging may have caused, after the repair it will address the most common repair technique to immediately rectify this issue. Most cases of oil pressure problems stem from completely plugged oil pick-up tube which causes a drop in oil pressure especially when the engine is hot & at idle.

If you're planning on incorporating any vacuum-assisted accessories into your B8 A4 2.0T, you will need a reliable pressure reading from your engine. ECS engineers have again arrived at a simple, durable, and tasteful billet aluminum piece to suit your needs. The ECS Boost Tap clips in between your PCV hose and intake manifold, giving you up to two inlets for your creative use. The kit includes all hardware and a set screw for blocking off the unused inlet when only one vacuum port is required for a particular application

Properly functioning tie rods eliminate unnecessary tire wear, vibration, and wandering. If your rear tie rods have been damaged or are worn to the point where their function is compromised, only a quality replacement will give you adequate wheel alignment. ECS has assembled a premium kit which includes both rear tie rods from Vaico and necessary hardware for professional-quality installation.

Keep your cuts clean and your connections clamped tight with these new Schwaben tools. The CV boot clamp pliers will assist in maintaining the factory look by utilizing ear-type clamps found on CV axle boots, vacuum lines, and fuel lines right from the factory. The Schwaben mini tube cutter will cut hardlines with a smooth, straight finish making it easy to flare and fit. For the enthusiasts looking to complete a job, and leave it with the appearance that it was never touched.

Coming to a finish of an under-the-hood project is a sight that any enthusiast can enjoy. The other finish we enjoy the sight of is the paint finish, unblemished and grease free. The best way to ensure you maintain this appearance while working under the hood is with a fender cover. The ECS Magnetic fender cover features Soft magnets to hold tight in place, soft non-scratch leather on the front, and goose flannelette backing. Don't risk it, stay covered.

Odds are, your worn and faded center console armrest's latch is broken by now. Odds are also pretty high that you're tired of trying to rest your arm on that wiggling lid. You could buy a repair button and fiddle around getting the latch working again, but you'd still have that nasty stained and faded surface looking up at you. We have a better idea: a completely new center armrest lid, available just for your Audi. The 'squeaky wheel' doesn't always get the grease; sometimes, it gets thrown out.

If you're planning on incorporating any vacuum-assisted accessories into your B7 A4 2.0T, you will need a reliable pressure reading from your engine. ECS engineers have again arrived at a simple, durable, and tasteful billet aluminum piece to suit your needs. The ECS Boost Tap clips in between your PCV hose and intake manifold, giving you up to two inlets for your creative use. The kit includes all hardware and a set screw for blocking off the unused inlet when only one vacuum port is required for a particular application

The oil cooler in your B6 A4 1.8T helps keep your oil temperature low, increasing the life of your oil and allowing your engine to run cooler and more smoothly. If you notice oil in your coolant, the solution can be as simple as replacing your oil cooling system. ECS offers a complete kit to take care of the entire system at once. The ECS-assembled kit includes an Oil Cooler unit, Gasket, Return and Supply hoses, and all new hardware for a complete system refresh.

These European xenon headlight housings for the B8 A4 have automatic adjustment and LED daytime running lights. The E-code beam pattern projects a wider, more pronounced light output. Get rid of the unsightly US-spec amber sidemarkers and enjoy a wider European beam pattern with the European headlight housings. Headlight assemblies do not include bulbs or Xenon ballasts. Bulb types required are D3S and H7.

Replacing cooling system components and performing a proper coolant flush will ensure a long life for your cooling system. Most of the cooling system components are exposed to very high temperatures and repeated thermal cycling. Heat-hardening causes warping and cracking that leads to coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Avoid headaches altogether and replace all problematic items at once to keep your cooling system running efficiently.