ECS Audi/VW Stainless Steel Oil Pan Installation Instructions

Introduction: Part Numbers: ES#3098866, ES#3098903 Never fear the road again - or anything it throws in your path. ECS Tuning’s Stainless Steel Oil Pans are as tough as they come. The latest addition to our ECS Tuning product line, these practically indestructible pans are the perfect armor plate for your TSI Volkswagen or Audi engine. Thick T304 [...]

2017-06-28T21:14:41-04:00June 23rd, 2017|Audi, Body & Exterior, DIYs, Engine, Performance, Volkswagen|Comments Off on ECS Audi/VW Stainless Steel Oil Pan Installation Instructions

ECS Performance Baffled Oil Catch Can Installation Guide

Introduction: Our ECS Tuning Performance Baffled Oil Catch Cans and Brackets offer the following features: • Constructed of strong and lightweight 6061-T6 billet aluminum • Black anodized for corrosion resistance • In-house designed by ECS Tuning Engineers • Catch cans available with either an 8 ounce or 6-ounce reservoir • Bracket kit Includes three different [...]

2017-06-19T15:51:48-04:00June 19th, 2017|Audi, BMW, DIYs, Engine, MINI, Performance, Volkswagen|Comments Off on ECS Performance Baffled Oil Catch Can Installation Guide

Audi B9 A4 2.0T ECS Boost Tap Installation Throttle Body Boost Tap Installation

Introduction: Modern Engines are required to operate with high efficiency and low emissions. It’s because of these strict regulations that the intake, exhaust, and crankcase ventilation systems are designed to work together, instead of being completely different systems. Vacuum hoses are almost a thing of the past, especially any that you can actually get to, [...]

2017-06-19T20:07:14-04:00June 19th, 2017|Audi, DIYs, Engine|Comments Off on Audi B9 A4 2.0T ECS Boost Tap Installation Throttle Body Boost Tap Installation

Oil Change Fundamentals, Tools, and Procedures

Introduction: The most essential of vehicle services, the oil change, sometimes raises the most questions. Most of us relate oil with lubrication, and it’s true that lubrication is its primary function, but it does a lot more than you think. There are many questions and theories about what type of oil to use and how [...]

2017-06-19T20:05:52-04:00June 19th, 2017|Audi, BMW, Buying Guide, DIYs, Engine, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Porsche, Volkswagen|Comments Off on Oil Change Fundamentals, Tools, and Procedures

BMW M54 DISA Valve Installation Instructions

Introduction: Part Numbers: ES#2763045, ES#2763043, ES#25793, ES#2580544 When the DISA Valve on your M54 powered BMW fails it can cause a number of issues: • A loud noise in the engine bay • Hesitation at low RPM • Rough idle, & a “Check Engine Light” with lean codes If the DISA Valve in your BMW is [...]

2017-06-19T15:46:15-04:00June 15th, 2017|BMW, DIYs, Engine|Comments Off on BMW M54 DISA Valve Installation Instructions

New Product: VW MK4 1.8T ECS Tuning “HeatShield” Turbo Blanket

Introduction: Part Number: ES#3191385 Maximize efficiency, reduce turbo lag and keep underhood temps down! That's exactly what you'll get with our in-house developed  ECS Tuning "HeatShield" Turbo Blanket! Made specifically for the transverse 1.8T K03 and K04 OEM-based turbochargers, this blanket fits like a glove! The sole purpose of insulating the turbine housing (exhaust driven impeller) of your [...]

2017-07-11T18:51:56-04:00June 14th, 2017|Engine, New Products, Performance, Volkswagen|Comments Off on New Product: VW MK4 1.8T ECS Tuning “HeatShield” Turbo Blanket

Vanos Solenoid Valve Installation

Introduction: Part Number: ES#205462 Installation: There are 4 Torx-30 screws securing the engine cover in place. Three are easily accessible, with the rear left screw requiring some finesse to remove. It is not necessary to fully remove the screws from the recesses in order to lift the engine cover out of the engine bay. Depending [...]

2017-06-08T14:39:41-04:00June 6th, 2017|BMW, DIYs, Engine|Comments Off on Vanos Solenoid Valve Installation

Audi B9 ECS Billet Aluminum Front Strut Brace Installation

Introduction: Installation: Section 1: Removing the Factory Upper Strut Tower Braces To perform this install we will be removing the wiper cowl seal, then lifting the front edge of the wiper cowl slightly (but NOT removing the entire cowl) in order to gain access to the two hidden nuts which secure the rear of the [...]

2017-06-07T20:55:13-04:00June 2nd, 2017|Audi, Drivetrain, Engine, Suspension|Comments Off on Audi B9 ECS Billet Aluminum Front Strut Brace Installation

BMW E9X ECS Performance Air Scoop Installation Instructions

Introduction: The ECS Tuning Performance Air Scoop Kit for your BMW E9X offers the following features and benefits: • Direct bolt-on installation, no additional hardware is required • Significantly better air flow into the engine compartment • More air flow = more performance • High quality and durable finish, available in Red or Black • [...]

2017-06-07T20:49:53-04:00June 1st, 2017|BMW, Body & Exterior, Engine, Intake|Comments Off on BMW E9X ECS Performance Air Scoop Installation Instructions