Audi A8 Quattro Cooling and Climate Controls

Carquest Orifice Tubes are designed to regulate the flow of refrigerant through the air conditioning system to provide optimal cooling to the passenger compartment. Each orifice tube is manufactured to original equipment specifications to perform its function even in the harshest climates. Each part is supplied with the necessary gaskets and o-rings for installation.

Product Features:

• The bodies of these expansion valves are machined from a single block of aluminum or brass metal.
• Each expansion valve has settings for tonnage and superheat based on the vehicle specifications.
• Each expansion valve is tested for function and leakage according to OEM specifications to ensure optimal performance of the air conditioning system.
• O-Rings necessary for installation are included.

URO Parts has been a leading brand of replacement auto parts for European vehicles for more than thirty years. Affordable yet dedicated to quality, URO Parts controls its production process in strict accordance with ISO/TS 16949 QMS specifications and offers a wide variety of components used to restore or repair engine, electrical, drive train, braking, steering, suspension, climate control, cooling, exhaust, and fuel systems in classic to late-model German, British, and Scandinavian vehicles. Looking for parts that are even higher quality than original equipment? URO Parts engineers analyze common failures and identify weaknesses in original equipment parts when creating URO Premium components, which are superior to OE in performance and reliability thanks to improved materials and more robust designs. Thanks to high-quality, competitively-priced URO Parts and bulletproof URO Premium replacement components, owning a prestigious European vehicle is no longer an expensive luxury reserved for the elite and wealthy.

Product Features:

• Guaranteed Fitment
• High Quality Materials
• Designed and tested to provide a long life
• Guaranteed fitment
• Replacement of failed OE air conditioning safety switch restores proper system operation
• Direct-fit replacement design is easily installed
• Easy plug-and-play wiring connection
• Manufactured using high-quality polymer and corrosion-resistant metal materials to withstand A/C system temperature cycling
• Alloy conductors minimize electrical resistance for accurate operation

The Carquest condenser is an integral component of the motor vehicle air conditioning system. This part condenses the refrigerant into a liquid to prepare it for entry into the compressor. The condenser is manufactured according to OEM design specifications to ensure a long life with quality performance. Exact design standards produce a seamless fit into the engine compartment.

Product Features:

• This is a parallel flow condenser that contains small micro-channels.
• It is highly recommended that this condenser be replaced if a failure has occurred in the vehicle’s air conditioning system that has resulted in debris contaminating the system.
• This debris may not be able to pass through the micro-channels and may cause the condenser to perform poorly or fail.
• This condenser has a drier attached to it with an interior desiccant bag that meets or exceeds OEM specifications.
• This condenser has an integrated transmission oil cooler that combines the cooling features of two separate systems, oil and refrigerant.
• Each system operates separately and are tested rigorously to ensure no leaks occur between them.
• Each condenser uses only the highest quality raw materials to ensure the highest quality standards from beginning to finished product.
• All brackets are designed per OEM specifications to ensure strength and reduce vibration and movement.
• We leak test 100 percent of our condensers in helium leak test chambers to ensure the product does not leak.
• Our condensers are manufactured from rigid design standards to match OEM dimensions. Each design undergoes a drop fit into the actual vehicle to ensure the final manufactured product provides an easy installation.
• Each condenser design endures a series of tests that includes performance testing, vibration testing, blast testing, and salt spray testing to simulate real world conditions.
• Each condenser is packaged in the box with internal protection that protects the condenser to keep the part in place, centered and away from the package edges.

Carquest Premium water pumps are 100% new, high-quality parts that meet or exceed original equipment (O.E.) specifications. All components, including the housing, hub, bearings, gaskets and seals are designed for long-lasting service life. These water pumps are supplied with the gaskets or seals necessary for installation. Our Carquest Premium water pumps undergo stringent testing to ensure superior performance that we stand behind with an industry-leading warranty.

Product Features:

• 100% tested for reliable performance
• Durable housing features precisely machined mounting surface for proper sealing and fitment
• Equipped with weep chamber or similar feature to help prevent unnecessary replacement
• Included heavy-duty unitized bearings, pressed-on hubs and optimal impeller clearance for a long-lasting water pump
• All gaskets or seals necessary for water pump are included
• This pump is driven by the accessory belt and we recommend replacement if nearing service recommendation
• This pump is driven by the timing chain; see vehicle manufacturer recommendation for replacement of timing components
• This pump is driven by the timing belt; see vehicle manufacturer recommendation for replacement of timing components

Relays are electrical switches used to convert a small electrical load into a circuit capable of handling a high amperage load. Computers and small switches are not designed to carry the higher amperage requirement of a circuit that may have an electric motor, solenoid, or high amperage lighting fixture. Within a relay are contacts that are controlled with electromagnetism, when the circuit switch commands the device on or off, magnetism will pull or release the contact arm closing or opening the contacts within the relay that carry the voltage.

Product Features:

• Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
• Computer-Aided Design (CAD), laser scanning and 3D printing – utilizing Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and Stereolithography (SLA) – in the part design process ensures speed-to-market and a precise fit guaranteed.
• Where applicable, robust circuit board design increases durability due to heat, shock, and random electro-magnetic pulses (EMP) and power spikes.
• Tin plated lead frame prevents corrosion and ensures a reliable terminal connection under adverse ambient conditions.
• 100% thermo-shock and vibration tested to ensure superior performance in extreme conditions.
• 100% end-of-line tested to ensure accurate signal output providing product reliability, every time.

This engine cooling fan assembly is precision-engineered to match the fit and performance of the stock radiator fan on specific vehicle years, makes and models. It has been rigorously tested to ensure it cools as effectively as the original part.

Product Features:

• Ideal replacement – this engine cooling fan assembly was precision-engineered to match the fit and performance of the stock radiator fan assembly on specific vehicles
• Complete package – assembly is designed with the same materials and components as the original part
• Quality assured – motors are tested in laboratory settings to ensure performance
• Cost effective and reliable – trustworthy manufacturing for far less than same part at the dealership

Coolant Pipe

Modern vehicles may have 100 or more electrical harness connectors in every operating system of the vehicle. Terminal tension may weaken with time or corrosion may occur within the connector housing making replacement necessary. When replacing any harness-connector assembly approved wire termination methods must be followed to ensure a successful and long-term solution to the original problem is made. A failed terminal connection, terminal corrosion or damaged wire will result in an electrical system fault.

Product Features:

• Carquest electrical connectors meet or exceed OE wire gauge, insulation, and terminal material requirements.
• Sealed connections (where applicable) to prevent environmental corrosion and performance issues
• Global coverage for import and/or domestic applications
• OE specified wire gauge to ensure a reliable electrical connection
• Designed to meet or exceed OE specifications in form, fit and function

Manufactured with OEM quality materials and safety standards by an OE Supplier. Stands up to even the most demanding automotive cooling systems. Manufactured with OEM specifications and processes. Copper case and wax compound assures rapid response to temperature changes in the coolant.

Product Features:

• High grade stainless steel and copper construction
• Meets or exceeds OEM standards
• Consistent and precise response to cooling system needs
• Original equipment design for worry-free direct fit replacement
• 100% tested and calibrated

Product Features:

• 100% factory resistance calibrated to ensure precision tolerances, resulting in extremely accurate temperature for optimal performance
• Thread Sealant and/or O-ring pre-installed on applicable sensors to ensure leak free performance
• Brass sensor housing precision machined to meet or exceed OE thermal conductivity
• OE precision matched thermistor position for correct output parameters
• Extensive product testing includes salt spray, high/low temperature impact, thermal vibration, durability, static electricity, and micro tension, among other tests, to ensure all sensors meet or exceed OEM specifications.

The temperature of various systems must be reported to the engine control module (ECM) as well as other operating system controllers in the vehicle. Coolant temperature, cabin temperature, exhaust temperature and ambient temperature are just a few systems reported by a temperature sensor. The temperature sensor is fed 5 volts by the systems computer, within the sensor housing will be a thermistor, or dropping resistor whose resistance value will change as the temperature surrounding it changes. Changing resistance in the circuit will change the volt signal at the processor indicating the current operating value.

Product Features:

• Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
• 100% thermo-shock and vibration tested to ensure superior performance in extreme conditions.
• 100% end-of-line tested to ensure accurate signal output providing product reliability, every time.
• Tin plated lead frame prevents corrosion and ensures a reliable terminal connection under adverse ambient conditions.
• Lead frame terminal size and location determined using image dimension measuring system or 3D laser scanner.
• Application matched components ensures system operation in like new condition.

As one of the world’s largest OE suppliers of A/C compressors DENSO units are specified by most major vehicle manufacturers. DENSO First Time Fit A/C compressors are manufactured and tested to the strictest OE standards for unparalleled performance. At DENSO we bring together everything we know as an air conditioning systems manufacturer to bring you the highest quality line of factory-new compressors available. When it comes to new compressors you can’t do better than going with a unit manufactured by the OE supplier. At DENSO we know these units better than anyone because we originally designed them. Our compressors are built to meet DENSO’s unsurpassed reputation for technological superiority. You can relax knowing DENSO will give you the right part and the right fit the first time.

Product Features:

• DENSO is the world’s largest OE supplier of A/C compressors
• Each compressor is precision manufactured for exact replacement
• Designed for high output and extended durability
• Highest quality in the Aftermarket

Anti-vibration parts dampen vibration harmonics from the engine and drive line components to rest of the vehicle. This in turn reduces vibration and noise which can be felt and heard while the vehicle is in operation. Rein Automotive anti-vibration parts are application specific and match the design and function of the OE parts.

Product Features:

• Rubber components match the shore hardness of the original equipment bushing to ensure maximum performance and product longevity.
• Part has a high corrosion resistance for maximum life.
• Produced with high quality materials to ensure maximum life and a smooth ride.
• Made by the OE manufacturer.

This new pump is 100% tested to ensure the highest quality. Each unit is built to meet or exceed all OE specifications and is validated for fit, form, and function. Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit and correct operation for unsurpassed quality.

Product Features:

• All components necessary for installation are supplied with pump
• Specialized for vehicles using supplemented cooling for the engine or components
• Follow all enclosed instructions to maximize pump life and validate warranty
• Electric water pump
• Plastic housing

Rein OE quality water pump mounting bolts are manufactured with premium materials and are direct replacements for the OE. Set includes all necessary bolts to complete a specific repair.

Product Features:

• Ensures proper tightening and retention of the water pump
• Designed as direct-fit replacements to ensure trouble-free proper installations
• Manufactured to strict engineering standards and specifications in materials and tolerances

Made from HNBR material; Compatible with R12 And R134A; High quality construction; Universal applications

Carquest Premium radiators are designed and engineered for maximum performance, using the highest-grade materials to ensure all radiators meet or exceed original equipment (O.E.) fit, form and function. Carquest Premium radiators are built by manufacturers that meet IATF 16949 certified framework, an internationally recognized proof of quality in the automotive industry. Most modern vehicles use radiators with plastic tanks and our parts are engineered with integrated ribbing to prevent damage during thermal cycling. Carquest Premium radiators are also 100% tested to ensure a durable, leak-free cooling system repair.

Product Features:

• Thermal tested under real-life temperature simulations
• High tensile strength aluminum for maximum crimp strength
• Plastic tanks are engineered with integrated ribbing for added strength to withstand cracks, bowing and distortion during thermal cycles
• Thermal expansion slots extend core life and reduce failure rates by allowing improved core expansion and contraction during systematic heat cycles
• Oil cooler designs meet or exceed OE standards, keeping the vehicle’s engine and transmission performing at optimal conditions
• OEM grade, premium fittings for transmission or engine oil coolers (where applicable)

Carquest Accumulators and Receiver Driers are designed to store, filter and dry the air conditioning refrigerant to provide proper performance and durability for the air conditioning system. They are manufactured to meet or exceed original equipment specifications.

Product Features:

• All parts meet or exceed original equipment standards for moisture absorption, pressure and temperature resistance, air tightness, vibration resistance, corrosiveness, and pulse pressure.
• Desiccant is 100% tested and assembled in a controlled environment to ensure performance meets or exceeds original equipment standards.
• All accumulators and receiver driers are helium leak tested prior to packaging.
• O-Rings necessary for installation are included.

Carquest Premium Thermostat Housings are manufactured with OEM quality materials and safety standards by an OE Supplier. This housing will meet and exceed the expectations of the OE thermostat to insure the best product for your cooling system. Stands up to even the most demanding automotive cooling systems. Manufactured with OEM specifications and processes. The construction of this housing is improved over the OE design to fix and update any issues that the OE design may have had.

Product Features:

Product Features:
• Easy, one step fit and installation
• No special tools required
• Meets or exceeds all OEM standards

Product Features:

• Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
• Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
• Engineered for the sealing repair environment
• Validated for fit, form and function
• Unsurpassed quality you can trust

Carquest Accumulators and Receiver Driers are designed to store, filter and dry the air conditioning refrigerant to provide proper performance and durability for the air conditioning system. They are manufactured to meet or exceed original equipment specifications.

Product Features:

• All parts meet or exceed original equipment standards for moisture absorption, pressure and temperature resistance, air tightness, vibration resistance, corrosiveness, and pulse pressure.
• Desiccant is 100% tested and assembled in a controlled environment to ensure performance meets or exceeds original equipment standards.
• All accumulators and receiver driers are helium leak tested prior to packaging.
• O-Rings necessary for installation are included.

With Victor Reinz gaskets, you can be sure you are getting sealing solutions that deliver OE quality gasket technology and engineering. That is because Victor Reinz is an original equipment supplier and the trusted choice of manufacturers the world over, offering broad coverage for foreign and domestic cars and trucks. In Victor Reinz gasket sets, you get the right combination of components needed for fast, long-lasting repairs.

Product Features:

• Choosing Victor Reinz assures getting OE quality parts in gaskets sets that have the coverage, contents, packaging and electronic cataloging to best meet the needs of the aftermarket.

Carquest Premium anti-lock brake system (ABS) wheel speed sensors are designed to perform in harsh environments and meet or exceed original equipment (O.E.) specifications. Carquest Premium ABS sensors are built by manufacturers that meet IATF 16949 certified framework, an internationally recognized proof of quality in the automotive industry. Each ABS sensor undergoes extensive validation testing to ensure long-lasting performance and reliability. Carquest Premium ABS sensors are part of our Carquest Vehicle Solutions, which is a full line of engine management and electronics products that help control ignition, fuel delivery and emission systems. Carquest Vehicle Solutions are OE-quality parts designed, engineered and tested by world-class manufacturers to ensure a reliable and long-lasting repair.

Product Features:

• Computer-Aided Design (CAD), laser scanning and 3D printing – utilizing Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and Stereolithography (SLA) – in the part design process ensures speed-to-market and a precise fit guaranteed.
• O-rings or seals are included (where applicable)
• Weather-tight connectors prevent leaks and corrosion for longer life
• Includes all necessary brackets and grommets for easier installation
• Extensive design validation testing and 100% end-of-line tested
• Fluorocarbon high-temperature o-ring seals coated with lubricant for easy installation prevents hub contamination.
• Carquest Vehicle Solutions Technical Support available from ASE certified technicians: 1-866-687-5413

Relays are electrical switches used to convert a small electrical load into a circuit capable of handling a high amperage load. Computers and small switches are not designed to carry the higher amperage requirement of a circuit that may have an electric motor, solenoid, or high amperage lighting fixture. Within a relay are contacts that are controlled with electromagnetism, when the circuit switch commands the device on or off, magnetism will pull or release the contact arm closing or opening the contacts within the relay that carry the voltage.

Product Features:

• Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
• Computer-Aided Design (CAD), laser scanning and 3D printing – utilizing Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and Stereolithography (SLA) – in the part design process ensures speed-to-market and a precise fit guaranteed.
• Where applicable, robust circuit board design increases durability due to heat, shock, and random electro-magnetic pulses (EMP) and power spikes.
• Tin plated lead frame prevents corrosion and ensures a reliable terminal connection under adverse ambient conditions.
• 100% thermo-shock and vibration tested to ensure superior performance in extreme conditions.
• 100% end-of-line tested to ensure accurate signal output providing product reliability, every time.

Modern vehicles may have 100 or more electrical harness connectors in every operating system of the vehicle. Terminal tension may weaken with time or corrosion may occur within the connector housing making replacement necessary. When replacing any harness-connector assembly approved wire termination methods must be followed to ensure a successful and long-term solution to the original problem is made. A failed terminal connection, terminal corrosion or damaged wire will result in an electrical system fault.

Product Features:

• Carquest electrical connectors meet or exceed OE wire gauge, insulation, and terminal material requirements.
• Sealed connections (where applicable) to prevent environmental corrosion and performance issues
• Global coverage for import and/or domestic applications
• OE specified wire gauge to ensure a reliable electrical connection
• Designed to meet or exceed OE specifications in form, fit and function