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Normal wear and tear on your engine generates metal particles that will float around in your oil. While this is generally not a symptom of any issues, it can become an issue. Metal flakes in your oil can cause premature wear on internal components and can be an absolute nuisance. Trap those pesky flakes in your drain channel with a Magnetic Drain Plug from ECS and help preserve your engine!

If your car's braking performance does not inspire confidence like it used to, it's in need of a brake system service. By providing it all for you in a single click, ECS has made it easier than ever to get the quality replacement matching components you need when beginning a brake service. Our brake service kit includes rotors, pads, sensors, assembly grease, and even a full complement of set screws to make your brake replacement easy. Everything you need to perform a professional quality brake service, you can find at ECS Tuning.

For years you’ve been protecting your engine with our ECS Tuning magnetic drain plug, now it’s time to keep your Differential safe too! Our magnetic drain plug helps remove harmful metallic contaminants from your differential fluid and helps you monitor the condition of your differential. Install an ounce of prevention with a drain plug that catches and holds ferrous particles with an iron grip, before it can cause expensive differential damage. Pick up an ECS magnetic differential oil drain plug and your favorite differential fluid and and service your differential this weekend!

Don't let a tough project stop you in your tracks! Get the right tool for the job with Schwaben Hand Tools from ECS. Tools you can depend on, designed to put the DIY power in your hands, and ready to tackle general and specific jobs, Schwaben Tools are ready to make themselves at home in your garage.

When the going gets tough sometimes the only tool you want is a good hammer. The Schwaben hammers are built for a lifetime of use from top quality materials. The Ball Peen hammers feature a drop forged steel heads and ergonomic handles giving you accurate striking punches and chisels. The 36-oz Dead Blow hammer is designed with steel shot inside head, delivering a stronger force and at the same time prevents any rebound. For when maximum force is needed with minimal rebound.

Since the early 1980s, Racing Dynamics has built a reputation for improving the performance & styling of BMWs with high-quality parts that maximize your car's potential without detracting from BMW's goal of seamlessly combining luxury & performance. ECS is proud to offer this legendary brand, starting with suspension accessories that will tighten up your handling & make your BMW even more of a precision cornering instrument. Built to exacting standards, these parts have stood the test of time. See what's in a name with Racing Dynamics suspension parts for your BMW.

When it comes time to service your brakes, there's a lot of components to remember such as Pads, Rotors, Lines, Sensors, and Fluid. But if your rusty, stuck calipers aren't working properly, even the nicest pads & rotors can't do their job. Centric rebuilt calipers are blasted, coated, rebuilt, and individually tested right here in the USA. The calipers come with new hardware and brackets to bolt right up to your car. Make sure your BMW stops as well as it goes, and don't forget the fundamentals – order your rebuilt Centric calipers today.

Does your engine sound more like a diesel truck than a German sports car? Is the sound of marbles in a tin can all too familiar? Have you noticed a lack of low-end power as the miles have piled up? If you have a high mileage BMW model with the infamous 'VANOS', then it may be time to replace it with a freshly rebuilt unit from DrVanos!

The oil change, probably the most common service known when owning a vehicle, no matter if you work on cars or not. This time, instead of just having our convenient bundles, we put them on sale with FREE shipping for a limited time, don't let these saving slip by you. With savings like this, now is the perfect time to use that extra cash left in your pocket to get those fun parts you've had your eye on.

The oil change, probably the most common service known when owning a vehicle, no matter if you work on cars or not. This time, instead of just having our convenient bundles, we put them on sale with FREE shipping, don't let these saving slip by you. With savings like this, now is the perfect time to use that extra cash left in your pocket to get those fun parts you've had your eye on.

You won't believe the difference an LED lighting package makes in your car until you see it with your own eyes. LED illumination is a far brighter and friendlier light, crisp and clean when compared to the dingy yellow glow from conventional filament style bulbs. Now you can do a complete LED conversion using our E36 LED Interior Lighting Kit. It contains all the LEDs needed for a total lighting upgrade. No need for guesswork or complicated ordering of individual bulbs. We've even documented the procedure in a step-by-step pdf tutorial to show you how.

With chassis bracing failures showing in all mileage ranges the BMW E36 3 Series, Turner Motorsport has come up with the most comprehensive fixes available. The Turner Reinforcement Kits. These kits are developed to reinforce for the most common weak points your BMW’s chassis. With these kits in place, you can be sure that your car spends less time on a body rack and more time on the street and race track.

The durable, attractive cap replaces your original plastic filter cap, improving the look of your engine bay. Precision engineered from billet aluminum to prevent the problems that go along with plastic caps, such as cracks and mangled threads. An integrated 17mm hex-head makes future filter changes even easier; no need for a special filter tool, and no worries about rounding out the housing during removal. 17mm is even the same size as the oil pan drain plug, effectively making future oil services a one tool job! Made in the USA

Looking for the ultimate street friendly but track ready upgrade for your BMW? Look no further that the ECS Exclusive 034Motorsport Transmission mounts. These mount options will transmit engine power to the ground without any significant increase in noise, vibration, or harshness (NVH). ● Direct OEM Replacements and Upgrades ● Decrease in transmission movement ● Better driving experience, feel.

Auto repair professionals understand the importance of properly torqued fasteners. Too tight, and the fastener may be weakened and break. Too loose and everything just falls apart. You can tighten nuts and bolts like a pro with these torque wrenches from Schwaben, Central Tools, and GearWrench.

Do ignition problems have you sitting in a tin can? Is your circuit dead? Is there something wrong? Worn ignition components rob power and performance, but there's something you can do, and ECS Tuning has the answer! If you are close to or past one hundred thousand miles, you can bet it's time to refresh your ignition components. We offer complete service to remedy misfires, poor idling and weak performance all at once!

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!

A secured drivetrain supports power modifications, average everyday stresses, and bring immediate feeling of connectedness between the driver and the road. Degraded old bushings ruin this connection. To save you time we’ve taken the guesswork out of motor and transmission mount replacement with easy to choose from kits. Factory style rubber bushings for factory fresh feel ECS Performance Polyurethane the perfect blend of street and track. Turner Motorsports Solid Aluminum the track ready choice.

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.

Don't let conventional spacer options leave you feeling down and out. ECS bolt-on wheel spacers are the right way to push your wheels out to the fenders. These precision machined, heat-treated and anodized aluminum spacers have integral steel threads. Forget the perils of extra-long wheel bolts; these come complete with all the bolts needed to properly torque the spacers to the hub and your wheels to the spacers. And because they are hub-centric, you'll have a sturdy and wobble-free fitment. Available in two sizes, ECS bolt-on spacers will have your car sitting just wide.

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!

Add the bold look of our Alzor Style 030 wheels to your E36 Series. Their distinctive split-spoke design is great for showing off your new painted calipers, Exact-Fit brake lines, and GEOMET® rotors. Available in black or hyper silver and in square or staggered sets. Alzor hubcentic wheels are sure to fit right, run true, and add the finishing touch to your other upgrades. Go with these 18s and finish the job with ECS wheel spacers and bolts.

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.

Enlighten your engine with new LIQUI-MOLY Molygen engine oil!. Using revolutionary molecular friction control, Molygen will provide the quality protection your BMW deserves. Even better, with our included UV Light you can quickly spot any leaks by the distinctive green glow. Molygen is specifically engineered to preserve, cool, and lubricate your naturally aspirated or forced induction engine from performance use to daily driving. ECS now offers Molygen for BMW engines, sold individually, or in complete service kits.

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.

ECS engineers have created a performance clutch kit designed with the enthusiast in mind, meaning you get all the benefits of a single mass flywheel without the drawbacks. The stock dual mass flywheel is designed using the weight to smooth out the clutch engagement which means in most cases going to a single mass they develop a chatter and hard shifting. ECS has found a way to keep that smooth feeling and gain the enhancements in response, the quality any daily driver would want. Kits have been designed with Hardened 4140 chromoly steel for an excellent feel and wear resistance.

Take the danger and aggravation out of lifting your BMW with the ECS Tuning Jack Pad Adapter. Designed to fit the head of a standard floor jack, the adapter has a rectangular head that firmly engages the chassis jack pads. 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. Made of black anodized aluminum for added strength and corrosion resistance, the adapter fits the head of most hydraulic floor jacks.

Automotive electrical work demands patience, knowledge, & above all else, the correct tools. European car owners oftentimes find themselves using ineffective, dangerous, & cumbersome methods when repairing or replacing wiring harness connectors. Schwaben's latest release, the European Car Electrical Terminal Tool Kit, gives enthusiasts the exact tools required for bullet connectors, common ABS sensor and power connectors, trailer light plugs, and more. Extend harness life, ensure proper diagnostic equipment connectivity, and preserve wiring harness life with this superb release.

Guesswork is expensive. It leads to costly repair errors that compromise vehicle safety. Talented pro-sumer or repair professional, you need accurate vehicle data and specifications. That's why ECS is happy to provide you with the Robert Bentley repair manuals and the handy Schwaben BMW/MINI Professional Scan Tool; A reliable, respected source of repair tools for your European vehicle. Diagnose it with Schwaben, then DIY with Bentley. A Worthwhile investment!