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Schwaben's latest additions to their catalog of excellent specialty tools, the Automatic Battery Charger and Coiled Cord Circuit Tester are professional-quality, highly convenient tools that belong in every home mechanic's toolbox. Utilizing short circuit protection, 8 LED indicators, charging voltage auto-select, & selectable charging current, the Schwaben Automatic Battery Charger is designed to work on 6 or 12 volt Lead-acid batteries. Featuring an easily visible high-intensity LED bulb, the Schwaben Circuit Tester is a superb example of one of the most useful electrical tools.

Located in the wheel hub, brake drum, or rotor itself, wheel bearings support the full weight of the vehicle while allowing the wheels to rotate smoothly within a steel enclosure. Dysfunctional bearings are simply the result of the rigors of daily driving, and should be replaced at the first sign of failure. Worn bearing symptoms range from loud noises emanating from the wheel hubs to general rough ride characteristics. ECS offers Vaico individual Front Wheel Bearings and Wheel Bearing Kits, along with the fantastic Schwaben 24-piece Wheel Bearing Service Kit.

Make night time, the right time. Let your A6 look great after hours with new LED lighting upgrades from Ziza. Light a little; light a lot. Choose individual zone lighting changes at glove box, trunk, license plate, dome, door and vanity mirrors. Or grab our complete interior lighting package and banish dirty yellow light from your interior, once and for all. These LEDs are as easy to install as standard bulbs. Their improved illumination & upscale look will be a welcome addition to any interior. Each kit has a detailed photo tutorial to make light work.

Owners of European automobiles often find that alongside the pleasures of driving a more refined, tasteful vehicle exists the very real challenge of finding the correct tool for these cars' unique fasteners. Featuring swivel-head triple-square bits, Torx screwdrivers, one hundred specialty fasteners, and the exceptionally sturdy go-through screwdriver set, the Schwaben European Essentials Tool Kit allows you to approach any project with confidence. Each tool is secured in a molded case, helping you keep track of your investment.

Keeping the oil inside your engine is paramount to engine health and longevity. If there is a leak that you're not aware of, your oil can dip to dangerous levels. The valve cover, chain tensioner, and camshaft seals are a common place for leaks. Years of extreme temperatures degrade the gaskets and cause failure. Replace yours to keep your engine leak free.

Features of convenience and versatility define this latest group of industry-standard hand tools from Schwaben, the European specialty tool experts. The 24-inch long, flexible Locking Hose Clamp Pliers make removing metal or plastic self-tightening hose clamps an infinitely more simple and quick task. For oil & fuel filter removal, Schwaben's 4-position adjustable Swivel Jaw Filter Wrench Pliers feature Sure-Grip teeth to provide the right amount of clamping force for the job. The superb 12-piece Metric Socket Set completes this latest new and exciting Schwaben product release.

Schwaben's reputation for producing highly reliable, finely crafted specialty tools is growing rapidly - consumers are beginning to see the extraordinary value behind the Schwaben name. Nowhere is the dependability and security associated with the Schwaben name more important than with their latest 3-Ton Aluminum Jack Stands. The all-aluminum stands feature heavy-duty flanged bases for exceptional stability, while the over-engineered .584" diameter load pin rigidly secures the post in six different positions for convenience and peace of mind.

Massive rotors, multiple-piston brakes, and advanced pads are glamorous, eye-catching upgrades to your vehicle. But experienced enthusiasts know that all that stopping power relies on adequately bled brake lines. Your brake fluid is incompressible, like a metal; but air is compressible, so ridding your lines of this gas is imperative for fully realized braking power and response. ECS has an array of solutions to tighten up your braking system, including a Power Brake Bleeder, multiple synthetic Brake Fluid options, and a premium Schwaben Brake Bleeder Wrench.

The average home mechanic might not even realize the benefit of having a sturdy, hand-height shelf to place tools on in the heat of a project. Instead of carelessly leaving tools on the ground or mixed up in a pile, Schwaben Service Carts bring the professionalism of a reliable mechanic's cart to your own garage. Three series of carts are offered, each featuring a stunning, durable high-gloss powder-coated finish, chrome plated steel handles, and large 4" casters. Heavy-duty Deluxe units are also available, with a third product adding a locking top lid and drawer.

Keeping the oil inside your engine is paramount to engine health and longevity. If there is a leak that you're not aware of, your oil can dip to dangerous levels. The valve cover, chain tensioner, and camshaft seals are a common place for leaks. Years of extreme temperatures degrade the gaskets and cause failure. Replace yours to keep your engine leak free.

There are tools that any serious technician will regard as essential to their work - tools that make so many projects faster and simpler that access to a quality set is critical. Schwaben Specialty Tools recognized the need for better designed, more fully-featured puller tool kits; this variety of tool is so frequently used across such a wide variety of projects, mechanics deserve the best engineered product possible. Schwaben Pry Bar and Twin-Arm Puller Kits are highly adjustable, exceptionally durable sets of some of the most versatile tools in any home or professional garage.

The Audi A6 comes with an excellent handling package, but there's always room for improvement. Let H&R up your game with suspension products that pick up where Audi left off. Made in Germany, H&R sway bars, are built on decades of experience designing world class suspension upgrades; then manufactured to old world standards where "excellence" is more than just a word. Don't compromise. Demand H&R.

Stock diverter valves just can't handle performance upgrades. Add a little boost and they get all weak in the knees and blow the diaphragm to pieces. Forge knows this. That's why they've engineered boost-hardy diverter valves tough enough to take the pressure without blowing their lids. These are completely serviceable valves with an aluminum piston and o-ring seal, compared to the easily tearing rubber diaphragm found in the OEM valve. Includes 3 different springs to fine tune the valve to your liking!

The C5 A6 2.7T came from the factory with a convenient technology that keeps the headlight beam level regardless of the suspension load. These leveling sensors commonly fail due to accidents from road debris and weathering over time. ECS now offers Vemo Headlight Level Sensors to replace the worn or malfunctioning unit on your Audi. The direct-fit part is guaranteed to fit and function like factory.

Replacing cooling system components 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.

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 and genuine Audi 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.

The primary appeal of new wheels is in the new, shiny appearance they offer. The majority of the time, a different style, size, or color isn't really the ultimate goal. With such a deep catalog of staggeringly effective wheel cleaning and restoration products from specialists Sonax and Chemical Guys, getting what you really want from your wheel setup is fast and easy - and it's all available now from ECS. Acid-free and pH balanced rim and wheel cleaners effortlessly dissolve grease, brake dust and dirt, while safely preserving your wheel's finish.

Your vehicle's oil pan is in just the right spot to take a serious beating - not to mention the fact that the stock oil pan put in place by the good people over at Audi is not very durable. Do the job right the first time with a convenient oil pan replacement kit for a durable, leak-free repair on your Audi. 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. ECS-assembled kits include premium components for a professional-level servicing.

Periodic fluid/filter changes remove harmful dirt and metallic particles to head off automatic transmission failures and expensive repairs. Fresh fluid renews additive packages to improve shift quality and performance. ECS stocks what you need to perform routine service operations: from filters and gaskets, to premium fluids that meet stringent OEM standards. If you think it's time for a change, we can help.

A worn or failing N75 valve typically accompanies a loss of boost pressure and potentially a check engine light. The valve is vital to the health of your turbocharged engine, controlling when and how far to open the wastegate when releasing boost pressure. ECS offers the genuine OEM VW/Audi N75 Valve for your Audi helping maintain adequate diverter valve function and sustain proper manifold boost pressure.

Schwaben products are characterized by simple, clever designs. Their wheel storage solutions may be the best examples of these qualities. The Schwaben Wheel Tree holds up to 275lbs and allows you to safely stack your wheels without the risk of scuffing and scratching. Convenient locking casters allow you to easily move the whole set anywhere in your garage or shop at one time. And when saving floor space is the highest priority, the Schwaben Wall-Mounted Wheel Rack allows you to securely store up to four 11½" wide wheels and tires against the wall, away from your work space.

Basic headlights are decent and they light up the road just fine, but since when was "just fine" good enough? These D2S Xenon Bulbs will illuminate the road with much more intensity, allowing you to see everything in your path. If you have Xenon bulbs already, replace those with a set from Ziza. These bulbs are sold in a pack of two and are compatible with any system that takes D2S bulbs. To better suit your needs, these bulbs are available in various temperature ratings - from factory look 4200k, all the way to exotic looking 10000k!

Pull the trigger. You ought to order these oxygen sensors, even if your car passed its last emissions test. Oxygen sensors deteriorate over time and commonly reduce engine efficiency long before they start storing trouble codes and turning on the dashboard check engine light. Gradual contamination slows their range and response, adversely affecting both performance and fuel economy. Located behind the catalytic converter.

Having the right tools for the job at hand always makes your project much easier. The Schwaben VAG Connector Removal Tool is an Audi/VW/Porsche owner's best friend. The tool fits directly on the push & pull style VAG connector and gives just the perfect amount of leverage to release the connector and not break the tab. This style connector is often found on mass air flow (MAF) sensor, coil packs, headlights/fog lights, level sensors, and countless other parts. A large ergonomic ball that fits into your palm is also fitted on the end of the tool for extra grip.

You won't believe the difference an LED lighting package makes on your car until you see it with your own eyes. LED illumination is a far brighter and friendlier light, crisp and clean, especially when compared to the dingy yellow glow from conventional filament style bulbs. Ziza lighting is proud to introduce LED license plate bulbs for your C5 A6 that will not cause a "bulb out" warning. These are direct replacement bulbs that install in minutes, there is no need to wire up fancy resistors or rework your factory wiring to get them functioning properly.

Quit fussing with wood blocks, ramps, and the like with the Schwaben Low Boy floor jack. The Low Boy is low-profile, allowing you to sneak it under the ground-hugging rockers on your lowered car. Constructed of lightweight aluminum, this floor jack features a front central roller for increased ease of use and maneuverability. If you work on your car, you'll be doing some lifting. Get the right equipment with the Schwaben Low Boy floor jack, a great compliment to the other Schwaben tools in your arsenal. Atta' Boy.

Dual mass flywheels are nice in theory, until you have to foot the bill for a new one. Ouch. Don't worry, we have a solution you and your wallet can live with. Just install our complete Valeo single mass flywheel kit. An exact fit replacement for the dual mass system, it comes complete with a new friction disc with damper springs, fresh release bearing, and installation hardware. Unlike the dual mass, the single mass flywheel can be resurfaced in the future to extend its service life even more.

Fresh coolant is paramount to safe & reliable engine operation. Unfortunately, the process of bleeding air out of your cooling system during a coolant refresh is tedious and therefore often neglected. ECS offers a highly convenient solution to the tedium & frustration associated with a coolant servicing – the Schwaben Coolant Evacuation Kit. The unique kit resolves several common cooling system issues: - No heat, overheating, or erratic temperature gauge readings after a cooling system service - Problems with coolant uptake or circulation - Cooling system leaks

Don't let your differential come to a bad end; periodic fluid changes can keep it running smooth and silent for years to come. Choose from premium Motul Gear 300 or Red Line 75W90 High Performance gear oil. Install the new axle shaft seals in the kit to keep your fresh oil inside the diff. Then add an extra measure of protection with ECS Tuning magnetic drain plugs, designed to attract and hold ferrous debris before it can abrade close-tolerance gears.

Why a strut nut socket? To secure shocks and struts to their mounts, the retaining nut must be torqued to its proper specification with the use of a torque wrench. Strut nut sockets allow for the use of an Allen wrench to hold the damper shaft while utilizing a torque wrench on the socket to achieve proper torque. Schwaben, a company known for exceptionally crafted specialty tools, now offers 18mm, 19mm, 21mm, 22mm, and 24mm Strut Nut Sockets for your own suspension project. A superb addition to any home mechanic's tool arsenal, this latest Schwaben release is built to last.