How to Upgrade the Performance of an Audi RS4

1. Perform a full vehicle tune-up (including changing all critical fluids, such as oil, coolant, transmission fluid and replacing the spark plugs/ wires). Before modifying the RS4 for additional power, make sure it is in peak running condition; tuning the engine to increase output will undoubtedly place more stress on several components, causing faulty or worn out parts to fail.
2. Install a high-flow intake. This can range from a sinple drop-in air filter upgrade, to an entire cold air system, which replaces the factory induction piping. This allows the engine to breathe better for faster turbo spool up, and more power and torque at high engine speeds.
3. Add an aftermarket exhaust. The factory exhaust system, although quite capable, is designed to meet stringent noise and emissions levels, installing larger diameter exhaust piping will reduce back pressure and liberate more ponies throughout the RPM band.
4. Install a custom ECU. Now that the critical intake and exhaust systems are upgraded, its time to maximize performance. The ECU can be reprogrammed or replaced to provide custom fuel and timing maps. This not only dramatically increases horsepower, but also ensure a smooth running vehicle with proper idle and engine speed limits.
5. Tune your RS4 on a 4 wheel drive Dyno. In addition to measuring vehicle horsepower over the entire power-band, it provides a safe environment to adjust various settings such as fuel pressure, boost levels and will further tweak power delivery on both pump gas and racing fuel (if desired).

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How to Install a Thermostat on a BMW 323ic

1. Remove the radiator hose from the thermostat housing by loosening the retaining clip that secures the hose onto the housing with the screwdriver. Pull the hose off the thermostat housing and hold it vertical so the antifreeze goes back into the radiator. Push the hose off to the side to make accessing the thermostat housing easier.
2. Remove the 10 mm bolts that hold the thermostat housing onto the intake manifold of the BMW with the wrench and then pull the thermostat housing off the intake manifold.
3. Remove the old thermostat and then place the new one into the intake manifold. The thermostat sits on a machined lip that is located below the level of antifreeze. The thermostat should be properly seated to ensure it works correctly.
4. Pull the old thermostat gasket off the intake manifold and place a bead of RTV gasket sealer in its place on the intake manifold. Place the paper thermostat gasket on top of the RTV gasket sealer. Place a small amount of RTV gasket sealer on the bottom of the thermostat housing and then bolt the housing back into place.
5. Place the radiator hose back onto the thermostat housing and secure the retaining clip into place.
6. Start the engine and allow it to warm up. Inspect for leaks where the thermostat housing is bolted to the intake manifold and where the radiator hose connects to the housing. If the radiator hose leaks, replace the retaining clip with a band clamp. If the area where the housing and the manifold bolts together leaks, tighten the housing bolts more.

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How to Replace a Water Pump in a Mercedes

1. Take the cap off of the Mercedes radiator and also off the coolant overflow reservoir. Place a drain pan underneath the drain plug of the radiator located on the bottom of the radiator.
2. Open the drain plug with an open end wrench and allow the coolant to drain until the radiator is completely empty. Once it is drained, close the drain plug.
3. Detach the hose at the top of the water pump that runs to the radiator by undoing the hose clamp with a screwdriver.
4. Undo the negative battery cable from the battery post with an open end wrench and place the cable out of the way, taking care not to touch any metal parts with the end of the cable.
5. Unplug the electrical connector that is attached to the fan blade and unbolt the fan blade from the front of the water pump with an open end wrench. Remove the fan blade from the engine compartment.
6. Remove the fan belt by using a socket wrench to loosen the pulley that is holding the belt on. Detach the water pump from the engine by using a socket wrench to take off the bolts. Once the bolts are out, use a screwdriver as a pry tool to dislodge the water pump from the engine block.
7. Scrape the face of the engine block where the water pump is attached with a putty knife to remove any remaining gasket material or debris. Use a piece of emery cloth to finish cleaning the surface of the engine block and prepare it for the new water pump.
8. Spread a layer of gasket seal around the face of the new water pump and lay the cardboard material gasket that is provided with the new pump over the face of the water pump. Attach the water pump to the engine block and secure it with bolts.
9. Reattach the belt around the fan pulley and tighten the belt by pulling back on the pulley as you tighten the bolts that hold it onto the engine. Place the fan blades back on the front of the water pump and attach the blades with bolts.
10. Put the radiator hose back on the top of the Mercedes water pump inlet valve and attach with a screw clamp.
11. Secure the negative battery cable to the battery and then fill the coolant overflow reservoir half full with coolant and place the cap back on the reservoir.
12. Fill the radiator with coolant and water and put the cap back on the radiator.
13. Remove the drain pan from underneath the radiator drain plug and dispose of the drained coolant at your local recycling center or automotive supply center. Start the motor to allow the water to begin cycling through the water pump. Then verify that there are no leaks around the water pump. When you are satisfied, turn the motor off.

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How to Replace the Ignition Lock Cylinder of a 1997 Audi Cabriolet

1. Insert your key into the ignition slot and leave it in the 'Off' position.
2. Insert the paperclip into the slot just to the side of the key slot, and then turn your key to the 'Acc' position. The clip will keep the key from starting the car, and the key is then used to unlock the cylinder.
3. Pull on the key and the clip to remove the cylinder, and then place the old one down. Remove the key and then the paperclip.
4. Insert your key into the ignition slot of the new cylinder, and then push it into the place of the old one.
5. Insert the paperclip into the new cylinder once in place, and then turn the key to 'Acc' again to lock the cylinder into place.

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How do I Work the Sat Nav on an Audi A8?

1. Press the 'NAV' button on your Audi's main console.
2. Press the 'Destination' button on the display screen.
3. Turn the control knob to highlight 'Address' and press the knob to select it.
4. Select 'City/Zip' and enter the city for your destination. You can use the control knob to select letters and spell out your destination or use the touch pad to write out your destination.
5. Select 'Add Street' and enter a street name.
6. Select 'House Number' and add the house address for your destination.
7. Select 'Start Route Guidance.' The route will be calculated and displayed on the LCD screen.

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How to Remove the Radiator From a BMW

1. Locate the drain plug at the bottom of the BMW's radiator and place a drain pan underneath the plug. Take the cap off the top of the radiator and then open the drain plug with an open end wrench to allow the radiator to drain completely.
2. Remove the upper radiator hose from the top of the radiator by undoing the hose clamp with a screwdriver and sliding the radiator hose away from the outlet tube of the radiator.
3. Loosen the overflow hose clamp, located next to the radiator cap, with a screwdriver and remove that hose.
4. Locate the two transmission cooler lines that are connected to the radiator near the bottom and use an open end wrench to unfasten the lines from the radiator. Move the transmission lines out of the way to give you enough room to work.
5. Find the electric coolant level sensor that is on the left side of the radiator as you are facing the motor. Start at the top and unfasten the sensors by using a flat-head screwdriver to insert into the slot and pull away while guiding the plug away from the radiator. Use a socket wrench to unfasten the sensor mount from the radiator.
6. Unfasten the air filter assembly mount on the left side of the radiator with a socket wrench and then undo the hose clamp around the lower radiator hose and slide the hose off of the radiator. Remove the bracket that sits on the top of the radiator by sliding a screwdriver into the two slots on the top and prying up until the clamps pop open.
7. Slide the radiator straight up until the unit is free from the vehicle and set it off to the side.

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How to Unlock All Cars in Midnight Club

1. Drive south in New York past the war memorials and towards the low wall. Follow the wall and turn left until you reach a crosswalk. Turn around at the crosswalk and hold the 'X' button and follow the wall back and turn right after you pass the memorial again. Look for a red building and go inside up the ramp on the right side. Jump over to the other roof and look for a pink aurora and drive through it. This will unlock the Super Taxi car.
2. Drive all the way to the right side of your map in New York. Continue south until you pass four red buildings. Drive into the fourth one and hold down the 'X' button as you go up the ramp. Crash through the window to the right at the top of the ramp and land in the third building. You will land on the second floor. Look for the pink aurora and drive through it to obtain the Marauder car.
3. Turn around when you first arrive in London and look for a blue 'SPEED' sign. Drive towards the sign and turn slightly right. Keep going through the second intersection and you'll see a low building with a green dome. Go up the ramp up to the left of the building and crash through the window. You will see the pink aurora. Drive through it to unlock the Faasuto GR car.
4. Drive straight in London again until you reach a red stony area. Veer to the right and keep going until you reach the second intersection, then stop. Turn around and go back the way you came swerving to the right in the red stone area. Keep driving towards the blue 'SPEED' sign and go up a ramp. You will go airborne and land on a roof. Look to your left for the pink aurora to get the Faasuto GS car.
5. Drive to the lower part of the map in London towards the circular roadways. In the center you will see a red building. Locate the ramp on one side of the building and hold down your 'X' button while going up the ramp. Turn sharply right at the top of the ramp to go airborne. Hold down your brake buttons so you will stop instantly when you land. You will see the pink aurora once again and drive through it. This will unlock the Faasuto GT car.

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How to Replace the Rear Brakes on a Passat

1. Loosen the rear wheel lug bolts with the tire iron. Lift the rear of the Passat with a good-quality floor jack and lower it slowly and securely onto a pair of jack stands placed under the rear of the car at the proper jacking points.
2. Remove the lug nuts on the rear wheels and take off the wheels, setting them aside. Spray brake cleaner on the brake components and wipe everything down with a rag. This will include the caliper, the rotor and nearby parts.
3. Locate and remove the caliper bolts, located on the top and bottom of the caliper facing the wheel well. Use a socket to remove these, while you hold the inboard nut with an open-ended wrench to loosen the bolts. Set the bolts aside.
4. Slide the caliper off the rotor. Tie the caliper to a nearby chassis or suspension component with a piece of wire so that there is no weight on the soft brake line, which can damage it.
5. Disconnect the brake pad wear sensor from the brake pad. Remove the brake pads, one from the caliper and one that should still be on the caliper bracket. Spray the caliper and the bracket with brake cleaner and wipe them off with a rag.
6. Remove the lid for the brake fluid reservoir in the engine bay. Remove about ½-inch of the brake fluid from the reservoir. Place the caliper piston tool onto the piston in the caliper and turn the tool so that it pushes and turns the piston into the caliper. Install the new brake pads in the same orientation that the old ones were installed.
7. Connect the brake pad sensor line. Slide the caliper over the rotor. Reinstall the caliper bolts with the socket and ratchet. Repeat the above steps on the other side of the car. Reinstall the wheels and lower the vehicle to the ground. Fill the brake fluid reservoir with fresh brake fluid. Pump the brake pedal until it feels firm.

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How to Fold an Audi Tire Jack

1. Turn the handle of your Audi jack counterclockwise to begin folding it into a completely downward position. The handle is the piece which rotates and has a plastic knob on it.
2. Fold the handle inward once the jack is completely depressed into a flat position.
3. Bend the jack head into a downward position. The jack head is the end piece on the jack that fits onto the jacking rail underneath your vehicle.
4. Place the folded Audi jack back into the trunk of your car where you can easily access it in case of emergencies.

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Installation Instructions for a BMW M5 Emblem

1. Slide the glossy card stock ½ inch under the emblem on the hood of the car. The card stock can be of any size and type, so you can use an advertisement or something similar.
2. Rest the tip of the screwdriver on the glossy card stock. The stock will keep the screwdriver from scratching the paint on your car.
3. Move the screwdriver along the card stock until it becomes wedged between the emblem and the stock.
4. Push the handle of the screwdriver down to act as a lever and pry off the current emblem. You can now remove the card stock.
5. Check the rubber grommets to make sure they didn't tear when you removed the emblem. If they ripped, simply pull them out with a pair of pliers and insert new ones. You don't need glue or anything else to keep them in place.
6. Take the new M5 emblem and push it down directly on the spot where the original emblem was. Be sure to apply pressure with both hands to make sure the emblem is secure.

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