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If you're beginning to notice oil drips on the ground, a burning oil smell or smoke from underneath the hood, a leaking valve cover gasket may be the culprit. A common gasket to leak on Audi V6 engines, the valve cover gasket is nothing to ignore. Don't forget to always replace the camshaft tensioner gasket at the same time as these are also prone to leaking. ECS assembled and Genuine Audi Valve Cover Gasket Sets are available depending on how thorough your valve cover job will be.

If you're beginning to notice oil drips on the ground, a burning oil smell or smoke from underneath the hood, a leaking valve cover gasket or camshaft tensioner gasket may be the culprit. A common gasket to leak on Audi V6 engines, the valve cover gasket is nothing to ignore. Don't forget to always replace the camshaft tensioner gasket at the same time as these are also prone to leaking. ECS assembled and Genuine Audi Valve Cover Gasket Sets are available depending on how thorough your valve cover job will be.

If there is a leak you aren't aware of, your oil can dip to dangerous levels between oil changes. The valve cover is an extremely common place for leaks to happen. Years of exposure to extreme temperature change degrades the gaskets and causes failure. Proper service will keep all of your lubrication on your valve train instead of running down your block. Lifters and rockers will stay properly lubricated and your vehicle will not have that hot oil smell. Often difficult to pinpoint, your valve cover gasket is the first place to look when your vehicle starts to leave oil spots.

ECS Tuning offers numerous performance engine mounts for your B6 A4. By replacing your stock engine mounts with higher durometer mounts, you will notice reduced drivetrain slop and much more "connected" feel. These mount options will transmit engine power to the ground without any significant increase in noise, vibration, or harshness (NVH). Being a relatively simple process, if you're mechanically inclined you should have no problem replacing the mounts in your own garage. Additionally, Audi B6 A4 owners will notice crisper throttle response and more precise shifts.

No toolbox is complete without the Schwaben Torque Wrenches! Every nut and bolt on your car has a specific torque the manufacturer intended to be tight enough to do its job without being dangerously snug. Make sure you are doing the job the right way every time with these toque wrenches to prevent failure or wear that could have otherwise been avoided! Now is the perfect time to complete your tool box or replace 'borrowed' or missing tools by saving up to 15% on select Schwaben Torque Wrenches!

The easiest, most transformative modification for your Audi is a set of new, perfectly selected wheels. Now with offerings from HRE, you can be sure to find the perfect style that compliments your ride. Designed to bolt right up to your car, these wheels are available in different offsets and sizes to allow for the perfect fitment and finish. If you want to achieve an extreme look, don't forget to check out our large assortment of ECS Tuning wheel spacers and lug bolts.

Even though the days are getting shorter, your to do list keeps getting longer. Don’t get caught working in the dark. Equip yourself with some brilliant LED lighting from Schwaben and give your projects a brighter future with powerful clean LED light. Schwaben's Underhood shop light grabs onto your hood, beaming direct light into the engine bay. The Schwaben droplight is perfect for always being there when you need it, and keeping out of the way when you don't. Stop the low visibility frustrations — Lighten up with Schwaben!

It is important to maintain the proper engine operating temperature to avoid engine overheating and costly damage. These thermostat replacement kits gather everything needed to service your thermostat.

ECS Tuning proudly introduces our line of premium, corrosion-resistant rotors: GEOMET®. GEOMET® is a special coating containing metal oxides, zinc, and aluminum flakes. The coating is sprayed over the entire rotor surface to ensure complete coverage, and baked on at 600 degrees to form a durable and attractive silver-gray finish. This process helps fights rust far better than paints or other conventional coatings. You can expect your new GEOMET® rotors to outperform and outlast stock rotors, and look great behind your alloy wheels.

Today's modern engines were made with complex tools that only dealerships seem to have on hand. This forces one to take their vehicle to a dealer in order to get routine service. With these new tools from Schwaben, you can do this service yourself. Whether you need to do up your brake calipers, remove lug bolts and trim, ignition coils, or tighten your timing belt, Schwaben has the tool for the job.

Developed by the most distinguished experts of this industry, the Schwaben Professional Scan Tool is one of the most powerful aftermarket tools available for your European car. From simple trouble code reads/clears, service light resets, parking brake deactivation, recording live sensor data, to providing live data graphing; The Schwaben Professional Scan Tool does it all! Owning a Schwaben Scan Tool separates you from the average car enthusiast, empowering you with manufacturer-level diagnostic and analytic capabilities. Diagnose. Code. Adapt.

The corrugated turbo inlet hose found in the intake system is not designed for performance or modification, and when adding a performance filter, intake, or tune the stock inlet hose can start to show it's weakness when suction from the turbocharger is increased. The ECS Silicone Turbo Inlet Hose is made with high quality 4-ply construction providing a strong but flexible structure and secure fit. A smooth interior provides unimpeded airflow, while the smooth, unassuming exterior adds an appearance upgrade to any engine bay.

VW/Audi Clearance Sale! While Supplies Last!

A conventional oil change is always associated with spills and dirty hands. Therefore, this system has been developed with which you can perform an oil change completely safe and clean. The stahlbus®-oil drain valve will easily replace the existing drain screw. When changing the oil, you unscrew the cap and put on the hose connector via quick release. Only when this is locked, the valve opens and the oil can be drained into the provided container. When disconnecting the hose connector, the valve closes automatically and you only have to turn on the cap.

Improving the performance and driving dynamics of your vehicle is as easy as installing a Luft-Technik Induction System from ECS Tuning! We produced these intakes to be both stylish and functional under the hood of your vehicle, giving you something to enjoy when you are driving or showing your car. Added performance increases proven on the dyno show our improved Luft-Technik hard at work giving you more power and torque with the benefit of a powerful induction noise. Pick your colors, check out our installation documents, and start enjoying your vehicle to the fullest!

The combustion event inside the cylinder must be carefully controlled to realize maximum power and efficiency. Upgrade to the 2.0T ignition coils to ensure your fuel mixture burns rapidly, thoroughly, and reliably, while enhancing the beauty of your engine bay. The stage I ECS Kit includes everything needed for the conversion: stainless steel hardware and a 2.0T Coil Pack Conversion Plate (3 color options). The stage II Kit adds aluminum Coil Pack Hold Downs (3 color options) to keep pressure on the coil pack—a simple and attractive solution to coils popping out of location.

A conventional oil change is always associated with spills and dirty hands. Therefore, this system has been developed with which you can perform an oil change completely safe and clean. The stahlbus oil drain valve will easily replace the existing drain screw. When changing the oil, you unscrew the cap and put on the hose connector via quick release. Only when this is locked, the valve opens and the oil can be drained into the provided container. When disconnecting the hose connector, the valve closes automatically and you only have to turn on the cap.

A conventional oil change is always associated with spills and dirty hands. Therefore, this system has been developed with which you can perform an oil change completely safe and clean. The stahlbus®-oil drain valve will easily replace the existing drain screw. When changing the oil, you unscrew the cap and put on the hose connector via quick release. Only when this is locked, the valve opens and the oil can be drained into the provided container. When disconnecting the hose connector, the valve closes automatically and you only have to turn on the cap.

Our ECS Tuning performance engine mounts are designed in-house by our leading R&D department. These mounts are the result of countless hours of research & testing to establish the best possible bushing design to minimize both engine vibration & driveline deflection, while maximizing strength. ECS Tunings primary goal was to achieve a comfortable & compliant ride while maximizing performance & we believe we've done just that. Featuring 6061-T6 Billet Aluminum anodized housings with tuned polyurethane isolators, DIY'ers will have no problem replacing the mounts themselves.

Take your pick: oiled or dry. Choose AFE air intake systems with your choice of washable, reusable ProDry or Pro5R oiled conical air filters. These Stage 2 intake/filter systems come with powder coated heat shields and heat-resistant plastic intake tubes with easy-swap MAF mounting hole. Progressive mesh pleated polyurethane media increases exposed filter area for improved air flows with no loss of fltering efficiency. Easy to install using stock attachment points, AFE intakes keep your intake air clean and cool for improved engine protection and added performance.

Most aftermarket gauges look like add-ons, where dial numbers and lighting don't match the factory gauges. We think your gauge should be easy to see and blend with your interior. That's why we've brought on Podi brand gauges. Podi Gauges are electronic stepper motor based, with red or white dial backlighting. The gauge design and lighting blend with other dash gauges to give it a classy, factory-installed look. Adjustable brightness, peak value recalls, and user programmable warnings are additional features that make Podi a force to be reckoned with in the gauge game.

Take the danger and aggravation out of lifting your car with the Schwaben Pinch Weld Protector. Designed to fit the head of a standard floor jack cradle and straddle the factory pinch weld to prevent the crushing or bending of the weld. Positive engagement at jack head and chassis resists jack slippage and shifting, while the raised adapter head prevents damage to rocker panel trim and underbody panels.

From now til July 16th, 2017 radi8 r8cm9 and r8t12 wheel styles are buy 3 get 1 free! Built around the ethics of setting trends rather than follow them, Radi8 offers wheel designs catered toward the current "Stance" and "Concave" car cultures. Their cutting edge and unique designs are set to take over the wheel scene! Radi8 also offers a lifetime structural warranty on all of their wheels, once again providing confidence to their customers that they stand behind their own products! Sale offer only valid for North America only.

Exclusive to ECS, The VMR Wheels V710 is a 7 split-spoke mesh wheel with a deep concave face designed to augment the styling of everything from sport compacts to full size luxury sedans. Offered in new Titanium Black Pearl and Diamond Anthracite.

Whether you're looking for just a few millimeters to clear a brake kit or going for the all-out stance effect, the superb ECS Wheel Spacers allow you to dial in your desired stance. Want easier wheel swaps or the ability to use varying length wheel spacers without having to swap bolts? Both conical & ball seat lug conversion kits are a great option. You have to park in a bad part of town? Give your anxiety a break with ECS Wheel Lock Kits! At ECS Tuning, an abundance of wheel spacing, adapting, and locking solutions are available.

We don't know how you feel about it, but trusting your engine's most vital fluid to a plastic filter housing seems like a leap of faith. In fact, after repeated heat cycling and several oil changes performed with pliers and other makeshift tools, the original plastic filter housing body gets pretty ratty. To give back to the customers, we've decided to throw in a MANN-FILTER with purchase! Why not install a smart looking billet aluminum housing paired with a MANN Filter, and take the guesswork and risk out of filter changes.

Due to the location of your factory ignition harness and its close proximity to the exhaust manifold, it is common for the factory harness to become brittle and crack apart over time due to years of heat cycling. This can lead to misfires, rough idle, lack of acceleration, and decreased fuel mileage. ECS Tuning recognized this issue and put our R&D team to work to design an Ignition Wiring Replacement Harness Kit. This enables you to avoid repairing individual wires or buying the very expensive OEM engine harness.

Torque RT700 and Castrol RSF brake fluids are the highest density brake fluid on the planet, protecting your braking system components from heat & corrosion with a boiling point of an incredible 683 degrees Fahrenheit! Also, take advantage of the best brake bleeding and filling system available! The Schwaben Level 3 Racing Brake Fluid Flush Kit includes the European Pressure Bleeder & Catch Bottles, a Schwaben Bleeder Wrench, & 1 liter of RT700 fluid.

If you know turbos, you know Forge. Specializing in the design and manufacturing of premium quality valves, coolers, and hoses, they are the go-to choice for discriminating motorists who demand consistent turbo performance and hassle-free durability. Shop our list of turbo system accessories where you'll find parts and accessories designed to let you Forge ahead of the competition.

If you are looking for a replacement turbo to restore the power on your 1.8T, at an affordable price, these units will do the trick. This is a direct bolt-on replacement of your worn out or damaged factory turbo. These are completely new turbochargers, non-rebuild units that will spool dependably and restore lost performance. Be sure to order new banjo lines and crush washers to make your installation easier. It is suggested that lines are replaced to ensure proper oiling, as the old lines can lose pressure due to sludge.