:: ECS Tuning :: Aluminum Oil Filter Housing Cap - Audi 3.2L

[ECS Tuning-Audi]

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The factory oil filter housing cap on your Audi doesn't jive with the rest of the engine bay's fine materials. The super-slick black billet aluminum cap by ECS corrects this oversight, while adding another dimension of increased longevity, durability, and ease of use.

Machined from solid T6061-T6 aluminum, the housing cover is black anodized for hardness and performance styling. The integral 21mm hex head makes it easy to remove and torque the cover using a common wrench size, eliminating the need to purchase a special-sized socket. For convenience, the cover has the correct tightening torque prominently etched in white, and uses the stock filter cartridge and sealing o-ring, requiring no special seal or gasket.

With this product, ECS Tuning R&D has thoroughly addressed the concern for oil housing cover cracks and leaks without overlooking your engine bay aesthetics.

Features List:


Rugged cover is CNC-machined from 6061-T6 solid aluminum to precise dimensions
Integral 21mm hex makes removal/tightening easy using this common wrench size
Black anodized finish is attractive and durable
Torque specifications etched in white for easy reference

Oil Slick

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Fits:
Make(s): Audi
Model(s): A7 A4 A5 S4 S5 A6 Q5 Q7
Submodel(s): 3.0T / 3.2L
Chassis: B7 B8 C6 C7

Application Note: To prevent damage and ensure a leak-free oil change, ECS Tuning recommends tightening the filter housing cover to the specified torque of 25Nm (18 ft-lb)

Let me know if you have any questions.

Jason

[mec]

What about the 2.0t guys???

[ECS Tuning-Audi]

What about the 2.0t guys???

We have them for 2.0T available below.

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Jason

[Charles.waite]

I hate that the 3.2 guys have their filters mounted in such a way that a child could change the oil and not make a complete mess out of everything...... [headbang]

[shawn0223]

I hate that the 3.2 guys have their filters mounted in such a way that a child could change the oil and not make a complete mess out of everything...... [headbang]


it is rather nice to be able to change my oil with ease Charles lol [wrench]
been a while since i was on here, how've you been?

[ECS Tuning-Audi]

I hate that the 3.2 guys have their filters mounted in such a way that a child could change the oil and not make a complete mess out of everything...... [headbang]


1.8T guys can do it simply as well. You just need a fluid extractor. I've been changing my oil like this for a while now. No need to even take the belly pan off or even put it on jacks. Just hook the fluid extractor up to the dip stick tube, sit back, and drink a beer while your oil gets sucked out.

Once all the oil has been removed remove the screws that hold the coolant reservoir in place, move it to the side, unscrew the filter, prime the new one, add a little oil around the gasket, refill with oil, and put back the coolant reservoir. Good to go no oily mess! [up]

Jason

[diond]

1.8T guys can do it simply as well. You just need a fluid extractor. I've been changing my oil like this for a while now. No need to even take the belly pan off or even put it on jacks. Just hook the fluid extractor up to the dip stick tube, sit back, and drink a beer while your oil gets sucked out.

Once all the oil has been removed remove the screws that hold the coolant reservoir in place, move it to the side, unscrew the filter, prime the new one, add a little oil around the gasket, refill with oil, and put back the coolant reservoir. Good to go no oily mess! [up]

Jason

What dou you mean by prime the new oil filter?

[Charles.waite]

What dou you mean by prime the new oil filter?

For the metal "bucket" (for lack of a better term) oil filters its best to fill the filter with fresh oil so that you don't have the engine sucking air for the first 10 seconds of running. Helps avoid a bit of engine wear due to temporary oil starvation. I suppose you could do it to the 2.0t filter as well, but it might be a bit of a pain.

[ECS Tuning-Audi]

What dou you mean by prime the new oil filter?


For the metal "bucket" (for lack of a better term) oil filters its best to fill the filter with fresh oil so that you don't have the engine sucking air for the first 10 seconds of running. Helps avoid a bit of engine wear due to temporary oil starvation. I suppose you could do it to the 2.0t filter as well, but it might be a bit of a pain.

Correct. Anytime you have a traditional style oil filter you should always fill it up with fresh oil. Not only will this prevent oil starvation upon first start, you also wouldn't be filling your engine up to "full". It would actually be about a 1/4 of a qt down since the bigger filters are supposed to add a little capacity on 1.8T's

Jason

[diond]

Correct. Anytime you have a traditional style oil filter you should always fill it up with fresh oil. Not only will this prevent oil starvation upon first start, you also wouldn't be filling your engine up to "full". It would actually be about a 1/4 of a qt down since the bigger filters are supposed to add a little capacity on 1.8T's

Jason

Thanks Charles & Jason for your replies. Now I understand that it is related directly to traditional oil filter or "bucket's one".