ECSTuning
05-29-2013, 03:40 PM
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The VANOS system in the S54 inline-six engine is a finely-tuned variable valve timing adjuster, relying on high pressure oil to function effectively. This high pressure oil is filtered to remove impurities in the oil, which may otherwise damage the expensive unit, turning it into an expensive paperweight. A clogged filter results in oil starvation: a no-no for VANOS.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2UO30-2AdY
Servicing the VANOS filter at regular 30k mile intervals will help ensure this does not come to pass. ECS Tuning offers several VANOS filter service kits to address not only the filter service, but oil leaks as well.
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Click HERE for the S54 VANOS Filter Level 1 (http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-M3-S54_3.2l/News/BMW_Bimmer_E46_M3_VANOS_Filter_Change_Service_2001 _2002_2003_2004_2005_2006/ES1892454/?salesrep=JRiggsbee&utm_source=bimmerforums&utm_medium=forum&utm_content=JRiggsbee&utm_campaign=postreply)
Includes the filter and necessary o-rings for replacement
Click HERE for the S54 VANOS Filter Level 2 (http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-M3-S54_3.2l/News/BMW_Bimmer_E46_M3_VANOS_Filter_Change_Service_2001 _2002_2003_2004_2005_2006/ES1892456/?salesrep=JRiggsbee&utm_source=bimmerforums&utm_medium=forum&utm_content=JRiggsbee&utm_campaign=postreply)
Includes the filter, necessary o-rings, and sealing flange for the VANOS solenoid
Click HERE for the S54 VANOS Filter Level 3 (http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-M3-S54_3.2l/News/BMW_Bimmer_E46_M3_VANOS_Filter_Change_Service_2001 _2002_2003_2004_2005_2006/ES2130382/?salesrep=JRiggsbee&utm_source=bimmerforums&utm_medium=forum&utm_content=JRiggsbee&utm_campaign=newpost)
Includes the filter, necessary o-rings, and sealing flange for the VANOS solenoid as well as all the related upper engine gaskets
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The VANOS system in the S54 inline-six engine is a finely-tuned variable valve timing adjuster, relying on high pressure oil to function effectively. This high pressure oil is filtered to remove impurities in the oil, which may otherwise damage the expensive unit, turning it into an expensive paperweight. A clogged filter results in oil starvation: a no-no for VANOS.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2UO30-2AdY
Servicing the VANOS filter at regular 30k mile intervals will help ensure this does not come to pass. ECS Tuning offers several VANOS filter service kits to address not only the filter service, but oil leaks as well.
http://c1552172.r72.cf0.rackcdn.com/312254_x600.jpg
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Click HERE for the S54 VANOS Filter Level 1 (http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-M3-S54_3.2l/News/BMW_Bimmer_E46_M3_VANOS_Filter_Change_Service_2001 _2002_2003_2004_2005_2006/ES1892454/?salesrep=JRiggsbee&utm_source=bimmerforums&utm_medium=forum&utm_content=JRiggsbee&utm_campaign=postreply)
Includes the filter and necessary o-rings for replacement
Click HERE for the S54 VANOS Filter Level 2 (http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-M3-S54_3.2l/News/BMW_Bimmer_E46_M3_VANOS_Filter_Change_Service_2001 _2002_2003_2004_2005_2006/ES1892456/?salesrep=JRiggsbee&utm_source=bimmerforums&utm_medium=forum&utm_content=JRiggsbee&utm_campaign=postreply)
Includes the filter, necessary o-rings, and sealing flange for the VANOS solenoid
Click HERE for the S54 VANOS Filter Level 3 (http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-M3-S54_3.2l/News/BMW_Bimmer_E46_M3_VANOS_Filter_Change_Service_2001 _2002_2003_2004_2005_2006/ES2130382/?salesrep=JRiggsbee&utm_source=bimmerforums&utm_medium=forum&utm_content=JRiggsbee&utm_campaign=newpost)
Includes the filter, necessary o-rings, and sealing flange for the VANOS solenoid as well as all the related upper engine gaskets